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CONNECT Academy Early Childhood Care
Indianapolis, IN
· Hamilton County
9665 Hague Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46256
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Subsidized Program
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
CONNECT Academy Early Childhood Care is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Indianapolis IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 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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| Registration 2026-05-29 |
One staff member witout Child abuse and neglect checked. | 2026-06-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 |
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| Registration 2026-05-29 |
One staff member without Criminal History Checked. | 2026-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2025-10-24 |
Cereal bowls being delivered from the kitchen to the classrooms were not covered at the time of transport or while on the counter in the K4-1 classroom. | 2025-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage |
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| Registration 2025-10-24 |
AM and SR have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send notification of consent form submission to consultant. | 2025-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2025-10-24 |
Items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children and Hazardous items were found accessible in the following areas: PS1: Buttpaste, Desitin, container of sunscreens in a low cabinet behind a child deterrent and a bottle of hand sanitizer in a low drawer. Inf 3: had dish soap, disinfecting wipes and a teachers purse under the sink behind a child deterrent. Tod 1 had Aquaphor in a low cabinet behind a child deterrent and Aquaphor, diaper rash spray, buttpastem and desitin under the unlocked changing table. EPS1 had clorox spray in a low cabinet and sanitizing wipes under the sink both behind child deterrents. K41 had Modge Podge spray in a low drawer. | 2025-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2025-10-24 |
The small handwashing sink in toddler 3 classroom had no water at the time of inspection. | 2025-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet |
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| Registration 2025-10-24 |
1 child's file reviewed missing documentation of signed parent's notice. Send documentation to consultant. | 2025-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request |
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| Registration 2025-10-24 |
8 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant. | 2025-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| Registration 2025-10-24 |
3 children's files reviewed missing documentation of complete immunization records. Send documentation to consultant. | 2025-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough |
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| Registration 2025-10-24 |
The changing pad in the toddler one room is torn, not sanitizable. | 2025-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change |
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| Registration 2025-10-24 |
In infant room 1 there were 6 bottles not correctly labeled with the date/time made. | 2025-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below |
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| Registration 2025-06-11 |
Toddler 2 room had 2 boxes of crackers and 1 baggie of snacks not dated. Toddler 1 had a box of cereal, a baggie of snacks and raisins not dated. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers |
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| Registration 2025-06-11 |
In the EPS1 room the caregiver did not wash their hands after changing one child and before changing another child. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change |
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| Registration 2025-06-11 |
In the EPS1 room the children did not wash hands after having their diaper changed and before sitting at the table for snack. In PS1 room a child did not wash their hands after using the restroom and before returning to their cot. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating |
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| Registration 2025-06-11 |
Single freezer's thermometer read 10 degrees F at the time of inspection. The Infant 2 room did not have a thermometer in the freezer at the time of inspection. | 2025-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring |
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| Registration 2025-06-11 |
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found behind child deterrents accessible to children in the following areas: Infant 1 had Dawn soap and Drano under the sink, Infant 2 had Auquaphor and diaper cream in an unlocked changing table, Infant 3 had a teachers purse and Dawn under the sink, Toddler3 had 2 containers of disinfectant wipes under the sink, EPS1 had bleach and Dawn soap under the sink, PS3 had a box of Borax under the sink, K4 had a teachers purse in a low cabinet, PS1 had a bucket of sunscreens in a low cabinet. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2025-06-11 |
The kitchen cleaning schedule was not posted at the time of inspection. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office |
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| Registration 2025-06-11 |
At the time of inspection a 7 month old infant was seen sleeping in a crib wearing an unapproved sleep sack, the child's hand were enclosed in the sleep sack 'sleeves'. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. |
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| Registration 2025-06-11 |
Two (2) staff members working have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. One staff member working with expired fingerprints. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission to complete background check. | 2025-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2025-06-11 |
In the Infant 3 room, there were paper towels stored open under the sink, not sanitary. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet |
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| Registration 2024-12-17 |
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found behind child deterrents in the following areas: PS1-sunscreen and handsanitizer in a low drawer; Inf 2-disinfectant wipes, dawn dish soap and disinfectant spray under the sink, a purse in a low cabinet; Tod 2-a purse in a low cabinet; Tod 1-a purse , A&D ointment, butt paste in a low cabinet; EPS 1-teachers bag in the closet; EPS 2-Disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray low cabinet; K5- teachers purse in a low cabinet; PS2-teachers purse and disinfectant wipes; K4-bucket of sunscreen, 3 containers of shaving cream, and 2 teachers purses in low cabinets. | 2024-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2024-12-17 |
2 staff working without criminal history police checks on file with the division. Send notification of consent form submission to consultant. | 2024-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2024-12-17 |
In the bathrooms of toddler 3 room there was a mop/bucket and a swiffer mop, in EPS 2 there was a toilet brush and in PS1 there was a plunger. | 2024-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet |
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| Registration 2024-12-17 |
Caregiver in the toddler 2 room did not wash the child's hands after changing their diaper. | 2024-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating |
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| Registration 2024-12-17 |
2 staff working without child abuse/neglect checks on file with the division. Send notification of consent form submission to consultant. | 2024-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 |
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| Registration 2024-04-16 |
Some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. In the preschool 1 room, there was a teacher purse in a low unlocked cabinet and handsanitizer in a low unlocked drawer. In EP2, there was a teacher bag on the floor of the unlocked closet. In k4 and T1, there were teacher scissors in a low unlocked drawer. The resource room was unlocked and contained a first aid kit (ibuprofen, tylenol, burn cream, and alcohol wipes) and magic erasers in low unlocked drawers. A purse was hanging on a low hook in the resource room. | 2024-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2024-04-16 |
In the preschool 1 room, a broom was being stored in the bathroom. | 2024-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet |
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| Registration 2024-04-16 |
The freezers in the infant rooms were missing thermometers. The fridge in infant 3 was also missing a thermometer. | 2024-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring |
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| Registration 2023-10-17 |
4 of 10 staff files reviewed were missing documentation of first aid training. | 2023-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. |
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| Registration 2023-10-17 |
3 of 10 staff files reviewed were missing documentation of Universal Precautions training. | 2023-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| Registration 2023-02-16 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2023-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) The refrigerator in Infant 1 room has no thermometer present. |
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| Registration 2023-02-16 |
The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2023-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) A noise machine was hanging from an unoccupied yet designated crib. No items should be hanging on cribs. |
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| Registration 2022-12-09 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2022-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) At time of inspection snack containers in all the classrooms were not properly labeled with contents and dated. At time of inspection in the Kitchen food stored in plastic bags were not properly labeled with contents and date. |
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| Registration 2022-12-09 |
Hand cleaning and drying procedure | 2022-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-128 At time of inspection the kitchen staff could not provide proof of the 410 Handbook. |
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| Registration 2022-12-09 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2022-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In the infant room, the diaper table was unlocked and there was diaper creame that stated keep out of reach of children. |
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| Registration 2022-12-09 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2022-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) At time of inspection the diaper pad in Toddler (1 yr olds) classroom had holes making it unsanitizable. |
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| Complaints 2022-01-11 |
2022-02-04 | |
| Type of correction needed: Operating illegally | ||
| Registration 2021-11-30 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2021-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Coats are touching in the butterflies, LIzards, Penguins, wiggle worms, Koalas and dolphin classroom. |
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| Registration 2021-11-30 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2021-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) There is a purse on a cubby in the Bees classroom accessible to children. The dolphin room has bleach and sunscreen accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. There is a light bulb out in the Dolphins classroom. |
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| Registration 2021-11-30 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2021-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Two bottles in the Ladybugs refrigerator do not have lids. |
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| Registration 2021-11-30 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2021-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Two children do not have proof of a immunizations. One child does not have an up to date immunizations. |
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| Registration 2021-11-30 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2021-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Water is between 93-96 degrees at the handwashing sinks. The water needs to be between 100-120. |
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| Registration 2021-11-30 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2021-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers are exposed in the dolphin restroom (no lids for containers). |
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