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Childtime Learning Center
Avon, IN
· Hendricks County
1169 N. State Rd. 267,
Avon, IN 46123
Quick Facts
Capacity
160 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Aug 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Childtime Learning Center is a Licensed Center in Avon IN, with a maximum capacity of 160 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 1; PTQ 1; PTQ 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 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 2026-06-19 |
Two staff members using inapproprite discipline(time out , and pulling children by their shirt sleeve). | 2026-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2026-04-17 |
Three children not within sight and sound for approx. 4 minutes. Ratio during the time frame was 3:0 resulting in Program being out of ratio. | 2026-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-08-07 |
At time of complaint, both caregivers did not respect the individual toddlers schedule regarding eating and sleeping. | 2025-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-125(3) Caregivers shall: respect the individual childs schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering |
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| Licensing 2025-08-07 |
At time of complaint, caregiver reported that she was struggling to stay awake while caring for child. | 2025-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2025-08-07 |
Licensing requested video footage for complaint on 8/1/25. At time of complaint visit on 8/7/25, complaint footage was not accessible to licensing. | 2025-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-43(3) If applicable, the center shall have the following records available for review: The most recent inspection records relevant to state fire marshal, IDEM water records for private wells, child care health, or general licensing inspections and the records relative to compliance, complaint, and investigation for the past three (3) years |
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| Licensing 2025-06-19 |
Toilet in toddler restroom is broken, black mold present in basin. Toddler restroom must have working toilet. | 2025-06-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-143(g) A toilet must be in a room with a door that opens directly into the toddler room |
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| Licensing 2025-05-28 |
On 5/19/25, The Twos classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 6 children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1 | 2025-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-05-28 |
On 5/19/25, video shows caregiver on 3 seperate times grabbing and jerking 30 month old child by both arms to move from one location of the classroom to the carpet area in the twos classroom. | 2025-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment |
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| Licensing 2025-05-21 |
On 5/15/25, Video footage showed children running around the classroom waiting for lunch to be delivered -both caregivers were observed grabbing 3 year old children's arms and wrist and taking them from the areas throughout the classroom to sit at the tables. | 2025-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline |
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| Licensing 2025-05-21 |
On 5/15/25- Caregivers did not provide an activity for children to participate in while waiting for lunch to be delivered to classroom. | 2025-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(a) Caregivers shall plan a period of time away from the lunch table before the noon meal for children to participate in quiet or calming activities |
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| Licensing 2025-05-15 |
5/12/25- 20 month old child left outside on playground for approximately 20 minutes reported by director. | 2025-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2025-05-15 |
At time of visit, outside gate leading to parking lot had broken closure. This gate is across sidewalk path from twos classroom. | 2025-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety |
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| Licensing 2025-05-15 |
5/12/25 Director reported incident- The playground did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the child on the playground. They had 0 qualified caregiver with 1 twenty month old child and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1 | 2025-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-10-29 |
At time of file review, 3 caregivers missing physicals in staff files. | 2024-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| Licensing 2024-10-29 |
During visit, 1 caregiver present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division. | 2024-11-20 |
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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 2024-10-29 |
At time of review, 10 out of 10 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually. Send consultant documentation of completion. | 2024-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually |
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| Licensing 2024-08-27 |
During visit consultant observed the Toddler 2 class out of ratio with 10 toddlers with 1 qualified caregivers and 1 unqualified caregiver. Only Qualified caregivers count for supervision and ratio. During visit consultant observed the Twos 2 class out of ratio with 4 two years olds with 1 disqualified caregiver. Only Qualified caregivers count for supervision and ratio. | 2024-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-06-27 |
One staff member present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division. (expired on 5/3/24). | 2024-07-02 |
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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 2024-04-25 |
One staff present has expired fingerprints on file with the division (C.R. expired on 1/8/24). | 2024-04-26 |
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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 2024-03-21 |
SELF-REPORT: At time of incident on 3/18/24, caregiver did not utilize appropriate classroom management and disciple management. Caregivers will need to re-take training. | 2024-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(a) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Positive classroom management and discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-03-21 |
SELF-REPORT: Director states on 3/18/24 Inappropriate Discipline was used by a caregiver to a 2.5-year-old child male, by pulling on the child’s arm and yanking the child’s arm. | 2024-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2023-11-20 |
Follow-up inspection: In the Infant 1 room the cabinet under the sink has water damage following leak. Send documentation to consultant. | 2023-11-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
In the Two’s/Infant room the water temperature was 71 degrees which is below the 100-120 degree requirement. | 2023-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
In Early Preschool there are two hand lotions labeled "keep out of reah of children" in a cabinet drawer accessible to children which is unsafe. | 2023-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
In the Toddlers 1, Toddlers 2, Preschool 1, Preschool 2 bathrooms all had items considered sanitizable (brooms, mops, dust pans, and vacuum). Bathrooms cannot be used for storage. | 2023-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
In Two’s 1 there is peeling paint through-out the room. In PreK room one of the lights is out. | 2023-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2022-09-13 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 at time of inspection, the Junior K has two spray bottles (glass cleaner and peroxide) accessible to children on the lower shelf of the cubby area labeled keep out of reach of children. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-16 |
Bathrooms | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 In the Junior K bathroom, toilet paper was not dispensed in sanitary manner. Clothes were not in a closed container, making it unsanitary. Plunger was stored in bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-14 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-04-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 (f) The center must store any items that might beharmful to children in a place inaccessible to children. The two's classroom has a bag/purse and a coat on sink. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-14 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-04-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Junior K classroom has a mop stored in bathroom-bathrooms cannot be used for storage of other items unrelated to toileting. Plungers, toilet bowl brushes and brooms should not be stored in children’s bathrooms. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-09 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2022-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 One staff not working with children but has access to children does not have a consent. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-11-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 2 staff were not qualified due to back ground checks which puts two classrooms out of ratio. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Infant Room Furnishing | 2021-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-129 infant room 1 and 2 tears in changing table pads. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Building maintenance | 2021-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Room Preschool 3's has a broken drawer. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings | 2021-12-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) Room Junior K and room preschool threes have childrens belongings touching |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2021-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) infant 1 has 2 feeding plans not signed by doctor and infant 2 has 1 not signed by doctor. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Posted items | 2021-11-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Kitchen did not have a cleaning schedule posted.School aged room did not have first aid directives posted. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing | 2021-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Room Toddler 2's room material stored on changing table. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-11-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Room toddler and two's has aveeno lotion(keep out of reach of children)in a drawer accessible to childrenRoom 2 1/2 has cold packs which state if swallowed harmful, and scrub buddies keep out of reach of children located in a drawer accessible to childrenroom junior K has scissors on counter accessible to childrenroom school age- PHTQ Ultra spray, peroxide cleaner spray and sanibet disinfectant spray all accessible to children on shelf. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-11-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Toasted oats opened and not datedpeas and chicken in freezer not labeledbagels, cinn cereal and cinn crackers no date no labelBabyfood peas expired |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 2 staff do not have background checks. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Playground design | 2021-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-68 Play ground had frozen standing water. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Bathrooms | 2021-11-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 room pre k 4's and 5's clothes not covered making them unsanitizable Junior K- items under sink such as magazines and books nonsanitizablepreschool 3's- clothes in bathroom not sanitizableSchool aged- clothes on shelf of girls bathroom nonsanitizableRoom preschool 2 3's plunger in bathroom and paper towels sitting on shelf not in a container and all are nonsanitizable |
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| Licensing 2020-11-24 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-11-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 There was an employee's purse accessible to the children and a box of Borax that was accessible to children in the pre- K room |
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| Licensing 2020-11-24 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 There were toys with looped ropes accessible to children. These are choking hazards. There is a significant amount of trash all over the playground |
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| Licensing 2020-11-24 |
Bathrooms | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 The exhaust fans do not work in the 4's classroom. The bathroom sinks need caulked in the 4's bathroom.The bathroom in the Jr pre-K needs cleaned. There is excess dirt and substances around the toilet area. It all needs to be sanitized. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-24 |
Building maintenance | 2020-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 There are several spots of where the carpet is seperating from the carpet strips causing tripping hazards in the afterschool care room and the pre-k room. There are large rugs in the afterschool care room that are curled up and not secure causing tripping hazards. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 1 caregiver missing Phyical and TB record. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
Childrens admission records | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 1 child missing updated immunization record and contact information on person authorized to pick child up other than the parents. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
Directors shall be certified in special needs care by the division within six (6) months of employment as provided by or approved by the division | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-147(c) Director has not taken the inclusion training offered by our office. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
In-service staff training | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 4 caregivers missing Universal Precautions training, 1 caregiver missing First Aid Training |
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| Licensing 2020-03-23 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2020-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Director did not report incident that occurred on 3/2/2020 to the Division after notifying the Department of Child Services. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-17 |
Bathrooms | 2019-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Water at handwashing sink in the Infant Room is reading 132 degrees F.Toilet paper sitting in schoolage restroom on top of dispenser and is not sanitary.Toilet brush stored under sink in the 3/4 year old classroom and is not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-17 |
Transportation in child care center owned or leased vehicles | 2019-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-72 Fire extinguisher on bus does not have current inspection tags. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-17 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2019-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 1 bottle stored in the Infant fridge is labeled but not dated. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: All employees and volunteer caregivers at the facility where child care is provided | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(3) 12 staff files missing drug screen results. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Staff orientation | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 18 staff files missing Orientation. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 3 Infant bottles labeled but not dated stored in fridge in classroom. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Play kitchen in the 3/4 year old room is missing a door and is not safe. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Childrens admission records | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 9 child files missing physicals.4 child files missing birth certificate to verify birthdate.5 child files missing up to date immunization1 child file missing Emergency Authorization. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Bathrooms | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Paper towel roll sitting on top of restroom dispenser in Early Preschool Room and is not sanitary.Paper towel rolls and toilet paper sitting unwrapped on shelf and stored in 4/5 year old restroom and is not sanitary.Potty seat seat sitting on top of handwashing sink counter in Early Preschool bathroom and is not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
In-service staff training | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 10 Staff files missing 12 hours of continued education training. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Kitchen door open with bleach sitting in unlocked lower cabinet under sink. First Aid pouch sitting on counter in kitchen by open door with Tynelol, Eucerin, and hand sanitizer.First Aid bag sitting on counter in Early Preschool Room with sunscreen in the bag. Hand sanitizer sitting on counter in 3's Room and in the 4/5 year old room is accessible to children.Antiseptic wipes accessible in First Aid bag hanging in SA Room.Staff handbag sitting on floor in open SA Room and in unlocked lower cabinet in Early Preschool Room is accessible to children and is a hazard. (Items that state KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN should be made inaccessible to children.) |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 18 staff files missing Universal Precaution training.14 staff files missing physicals.11 staff files missing CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Cheerios and Rice Krispies stored in older Infant Room not dated. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 12 staff files missing Child Abuse and Neglect training. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-20 |
The director responsibilities shall include the following: Orientation of newly employed child caregivers | 2018-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(2) Director is responsible for having the rules and regulations available to the staff to ensure the proper management of the facility. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-20 |
Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect | 2018-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Director did not immedately report allegations of parental concern to divison. |
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| Complaints 2018-06-21 |
2019-04-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider not incompliance with informing parents of any important information regard their child of the day of the occurrence. | ||
| Complaints 2018-04-24 |
2019-04-01 | |
| Type of correction needed: Facility out of compliance with regulations with group sizing for infants with have 9 infants present in one room. | ||
| Complaints 2017-06-26 |
2019-03-27 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with safety requirements | ||
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