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Cornerstone Christian Montessori School
Elkhart, IN
· Elkhart County
23830 County Road 106,
Elkhart, IN 46514
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 264-4444
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-100402-A
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Expired
Sep 30, 2026
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
We strive to keep our tuition costs low, so that we may serve students from a wide range of economic backgrounds. We are blessed by the many parents who have entrusted their children's education to us and participate in the process. We invite you to browse our web site and learn more about what makes this a very special place for your children to learn and grow.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-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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| Registration 2025-09-03 |
HAnd sanitizer and clorox wipes observed in many classrooms accessible to the children | |
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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 2023-08-17 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Child's hands were not washed after getting diaper changed. |
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| Registration 2023-08-17 |
Hand cleaning and drying procedure | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-128 Classroom washing dishes in classroom sink |
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| Registration 2023-08-17 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 3-6 year old room, has pet lizard in the classroom |
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| Registration 2023-08-17 |
1 caregiver does not have submitted consent form 9 caregivers have expired background checks | 2025-05-06 |
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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 2023-01-25 |
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Teachers prepping lunches were not wearing hair restraint and apron |
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| Registration 2023-01-25 |
The division shall inspect a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter to ensure that the child care ministry complies with the rules of the division adopted under IC 12-17.2-2-5(a) | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-4(a) Play room not approved prior to use |
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| Registration 2023-01-25 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Bottles in infant room were not properly labeled with name, date, and time.Bottles were stored assembled.Cups that had exposed mouth pieces were not covered. |
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| Registration 2023-01-25 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Caregiver did not wash infants hands after changing diaper. |
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| Registration 2022-07-08 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2022-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Unable to verify Universal Percautions trainings for staff members -documentation not available |
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| Registration 2022-07-08 |
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. | 2022-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Unable to verify Safe Sleep training for infant teachers -documentation not available |
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| Registration 2022-07-08 |
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 | 2022-07-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Plunger, toilet brush, mop and broom stored in 111 bathroom. Items not related to bathrooming or not sanitizable stored in 109 bathroom. Diapers stored open to air in 106 and 107 bathroom. Bolt cap on toilet missing in 107 bathroom. |
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| Registration 2022-07-08 |
An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. | 2022-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) Staff members missing first aid training. |
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| Registration 2022-07-08 |
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 | 2022-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Lysol wipes, sanitizing spray, hand sanitizer accessible in entryway. Room 112 Sprays, hand soap labeled "Keep out of reach of children", Quat, etc stored accessible in bathroom. Room 111 Cleaning supplies stored accessible in bathroom. 107 diaper creams stored accessible in bathroom. |
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| Registration 2022-07-08 |
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 | 2022-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Baby bottles not labeled with dates and times prepared. |
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| Registration 2022-07-08 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-07-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Staff members missing consent form submitted in I-LEAD: Alexis Jackson, Ashley Davis, Ashley Fogarte, Baily Elliot, Dayanara Rodriguez, Ellcy Miller, Katie Mayer, Kendall Gibbs, Mahkyla Nolen, Piper Roll, Rylee Herron, Samantha McGinnis, Emily Davis, Gabriela Prieto, Hollie Legac, Judah Ennis, Kaitlyn Geaugh, Will Cannon, and Zoey Hooley. Staff with expired cosent forms: Haley Bishop ex 9/12/18 |
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| Registration 2022-01-25 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Multiple staff members without consent forms submitted (Brookelyn Tidd, Jessamie Reames, Journey Miller, Katie mckenzie, olivia mcdonald, and Reagan Dunfee) Fingerprints on Brookelyn completed through the wrong agency. Andrea Balentine 's consent expired 9/27/20. |
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| Registration 2022-01-25 |
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 | 2022-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Thermometer missing out of multiple classroom freezers |
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| Registration 2022-01-25 |
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. | 2022-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) It was observed a 4 month old infant sleeping in a crib, swaddled with a sleep sack with arms secured. |
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| Registration 2022-01-25 |
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 | 2022-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Room 112 -Hand sanitizer, hand soap labeled Keep out of reach of children on label. Room 111- Clorox wipes accessible on low counter. Room 108 -Cleaning supplies stored behind child lock under sink |
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| Registration 2022-01-25 |
Medicine restrictions and storage | 2022-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-419 Perscription medication stored accessible on counter in Room 112. Was removed upon request. |
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| Registration 2021-02-08 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) -There were a few water-stained ceiling tiles in the toddler room. -Several of the classrooms had areas of carpet that were torn and fraying. |
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| Registration 2020-01-29 |
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 | 2020-02-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Infant room did not have trash can with lid for diapers. |
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| Registration 2020-01-29 |
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use | 2020-01-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Teachers serving snack were not equipped with apron or hair nets. |
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| Registration 2020-01-29 |
Sanitizers; criteria | 2020-02-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443 Program did not have test kit for sanitizing solution. |
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| Registration 2020-01-29 |
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 | 2020-01-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hand sanitizer, bug spray, sunscreen were accessible in children's cubbies in hallway. 1st aid kit accessible in infant room cabinet. |
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| Registration 2019-08-27 |
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 | 2019-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Toilet paper roll was empty in toddler-3 class. |
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| Registration 2019-08-27 |
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. | 2019-09-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Staff member in infant room did not have safe sleep training.1 baby in infant room was observed sleeping in swing. *Baby was moved during visit. |
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| Registration 2019-08-27 |
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 | 2019-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Snacks not being stored in an air tight container. |
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| Registration 2019-02-21 |
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 | 2019-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Bathrooms in both toddler-3's classrooms being used to store broom and swiffer.*Items were moved at time of visit. |
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| Registration 2019-02-21 |
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 | 2019-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Items labeled keep out of reach of children were observed in multiple classrooms. *Items were moved at time of visit. |
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| Registration 2018-09-18 |
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 | 2018-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 Missing parent's notice in child's file. |
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| Registration 2018-09-18 |
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 | 2018-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Bottles are not being labeled with name, date, and time in infant room. |
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| Registration 2018-09-18 |
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 | 2018-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Open snack items not properly sealed and dated. |
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| Registration 2018-09-18 |
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 | 2018-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Furniture in classrooms not secured to the wall.Bug spray and sunscreen accessible in hallway cubbies.Diapers not covered in bathroom.Fish tank not secured in toddler room 107. |
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| Registration 2018-09-18 |
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 | 2018-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Staff observed not washing hands after changing diapers in infant room. |
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| Registration 2018-09-18 |
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 | 2018-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Child missing religious refusal form for immunizations |
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| Registration 2018-09-18 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2018-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Infants hands not washed after diaper was changed. |
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| Registration 2018-09-18 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Some staff missing universal precautions training. |
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