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Children, Inc
Columbus, IN
· Bartholomew County
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
Quick Facts
Capacity
289 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Children, Inc is a Licensed Center in Columbus IN, with a maximum capacity of 289 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 PM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-11-22 |
Classroom E19 containing 2 1/2 and 3 year olds was considered out of ratio. There was one qualified teacher with 9 students. Ratio was 1 teacher to 9 Children. Should be 1 teacher to 7 children. | 2024-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-11-22 |
During visit 1 staff member present with children did not have any fingerprints on file with division making them Disqualified At time of complaint 1 staff member present with children had expired consent form on file with division making them Unqualified | 2024-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-11-22 |
During visit 1 staff member present with children did not have a consent form on file with division making them disqualified. | 2024-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-11-22 |
At time of visit consultants could see on a video a teacher forcefully remove 3 different children from their chairs. | 2024-11-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2023-08-09 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of visit, two staff members present with children have expired fingerprints on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-09 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2023-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 On 7/25/23, a teacher was in the 1s/2s room with her coteacher. Coteacher was changing diapers after lunchtime to get ready for nap. Teacher asked what children had their diaper changed already so she can start to put them down on their cots. At this time, teacher lifted child up from his wrist, which resulted in a fractured arm. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-01 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) At time of inspection, in room E16 there was a broom and a Swifter stored in the bathroom. In room E20, there were blankets and extra clothes not stored in a closed container.In room D15, there was a dust pan stored in the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-01 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2023-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of inspection, there were 3 staff members present with children who have expired fingerprints on file (BL, RS, LW). |
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| Licensing 2023-02-01 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of inspection, there were items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" accessible to children:E16-disenfecting wipes on sink in bathroomE21- paint buckets on low shelf |
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| Licensing 2023-02-01 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2023-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of inspection, there were 3 staff members present with children who have expired consent forms on file (RS, LW, RS). |
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| Licensing 2023-02-01 |
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) At time of inspection, in room E17, there was a drill on a table where children can reach. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Mild soap shall be available, dispensed in a sanitary manner, and within reach of the children at each sink | 2022-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(i) Room B5 girls bathroom only has 1 soap dispenser for 2 sinks, 1 is required for each sink. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Diapering | 2022-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 E19-diapers stored open in the bathroom, not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings | 2022-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) B6 childrens belongings were touching in their cubbies. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) E18 had a plunger and stick broom in the bathroom.E19 had baseball mitts, mop and toys in the bathroom.E20 had a broom/dustpan, baby bottle and art supplies in the bathroom.All items in the bathroom must be sanitizable and bathroom related. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Infant physical care | 2022-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-123 Caregiver did not use a cloth on their shoulder when holding an infant. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2022-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 2 unqualified caregivers (DD-1/7/21, RM-1/29/21) were working with expired consent forms for background checks.Send notification to consultant of consent form submission. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Building maintenance | 2022-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 E19, E20, C8, B4, and B5 classrooms all have paint peeling on the walls. C7 one toilet has a cracked lid.B5 girls and boys bathrooms have paint peeling. B5 girls bathroom has a faucet that leaks when turned off. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Infant room had a package of graham crackers not labeled with the date of opening. E18 had 3 cupcakes in a drawer that were moldy.Kitchen had 3 containers of cereal, a bag of muffins on a cart, 3 bags of apples, and 1 bag of lettuce in the fridge that were not dated with the date of opening. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2022-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 3 bottles did not have covers for the nipples. 16 bottles did not have time made listed on the bottles.1 bottle was past the 24 hours time to use based on date of the bottle (2/9) |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Infant room had shaving cream in a low cabinet labeled Keep out of reach of children accessible to children. E-wing gym had Sani T-10 spray labeled Keep out of reach of children in an unlocked closet accessible to children.E-wing Janitors closet with All purpose cleaner, Disinfectant bathroom cleaner, and floor cleaner all labeled with keep out of reach of children accessible to children. E18 had aquaphor cream labeled Keep out of reach of children under the changing table accessible to children. E19 had diaper cream, butt paste labeled Keep out of reach of children in a cabinet next to the changing table accessible to children. E20 had A&D ointment in a cabinet, a bucket of diaper cream, butt paste, desitin, and Aquaphor all labeled Keep out of reach of children under the changing table accessible to children. C7 had hand sanitizer on a shelf, liquid white out and shaving cream in a cabinet all labeled Keep out of reach of children accessible to children. C8 had shaving cream labeled Keep out of reach of children in a low cabinet accessible to children. B4 had toilet bowl cleaner labeled Keep out of reach of children under the sink accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-29 |
All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair | 2021-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) In rooms C8 & C7 the bathroom faucets leak when turned on. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-29 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 C7: Snow spray in an unlocked cabinet and Handsanitizer on top of cubbies, both labeled Keep out of Reach of Children accessible to children.PK: Disinfecting spray, Disinfecting wipes, Windex, Airfreshner, Bleach, Fabuloso all labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.E hallway had 3 containers of Hand Sanitizer labeled Keep out of Reach of children on shelves accessible to children.E19: a tube of Desitin and diaper cream labeled Keep out of Reach of Children in the diaper changing table cabinet accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-29 |
Diapering | 2021-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapers are stored open in the bathroom in rooms D15, E18, E19, & E20, not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-29 |
Indoor furnishings | 2021-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Arm of the red couch in room E18 is torn, not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-29 |
Bathrooms | 2021-02-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 C7: no toilet paper on dispenser in bathroom.C8: no toilet paper on dispenser in bathroom.PK: bathroom floor tiles missing, not sanitizable, fan dirty.D15: bathroom fan dirty, no paper towels in dispenserE18: toilet paper not on dispenser, stored on back of toilet.E19: no toilet paper on dispenser, paper towels on top of dispenser not inside. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-29 |
Medication | 2021-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88 Prescription Medication stored in an unlocked cabinet in the PK room accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-29 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Current consent forms not on file for 5 working staff members. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-11 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 1 of 8 children files reviewed missing up to date immunizations. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-19 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2020-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Bottle stored in the Infant Room fridge is labeled but is not dated. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-19 |
Bathrooms | 2020-03-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 No paper towel available at the handwashing sink in the Twos Room at the time of the inspection.Plunger stored in the restroom of the schoolage classroom a the time of the inspection and is not sanitary.Water at handwashing sink in the Infant Room is reading 93 degrees F (Water should read between 100-120 degrees F) |
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| Licensing 2019-06-06 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2019-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratio of 15:1 during nap in the B6 room with all 15 three year olds awake. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-25 |
Staff orientation | 2019-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 One staff person without the IACCRR child abuse/neglect training webinar certificate. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-25 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Containers of dry cereal are not dated in the kitchen pantry. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-25 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2019-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Three staff persons without current TB test results. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-25 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2019-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) One sweeper, 1 wagon, toys, container of sheets/blankets and file cabinet stored in E20 bathroom. Two sweepers, toy and adult chair in E18 bathroom. Toys, bookcase and chairs stored in E19 bathroom. |
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