Description: CHILDREN OF DESTINY CHILDCARE is a Licensed Home in MICHIGAN CITY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Fourteen. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Two kids did not hav a signed discipline policy in the file. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) During the visit 13 children of mixed ages were present with one caregiver. The child to staff ratio should have been 13:2 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) One caregivers Universal Precautions training was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Building material was accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Verification of a current TB Test of chest x-ray is needed for the license. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Two kids did not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
Birth Certificate documentation | |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file.Three kids did not have state form 50548 in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-02 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2023-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Tires were accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-02 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2023-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One kid kid not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-02 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2023-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One kid did not have immunization records in the |
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| Licensing 2023-06-02 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible in the childcare area. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2022-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The water temperature was 127 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2022-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Three children did not have a suspension and explusion policy on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-19 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-01-27 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Caregiver A.M. consent to release form was expired. The consent to release form was over one year old. |
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