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Creative Learning Child development
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
113 W Monroe Street,
South Bend, IN 46601
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Subsidized Program
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PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 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
Creative Learning Child development is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in South Bend IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-8:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-8:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-8:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-8:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-8:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-8:30 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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| CCDF Inspection 2026-01-16 |
Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. | 2026-01-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division |
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| Registration 2026-01-16 |
One staff member with expired Universal Precautions training | 2026-01-27 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-17 |
Sanitation Standards | 2025-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-17 |
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. | 2025-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________ |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-17 |
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2025-02-10 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2025-01-17 |
Teachers purses stored acessible in classrooms -unlocked cabinets within reach of children. Sheet of drywall stored in hallway. Diaper creams acessible in childrens cubbies. | 2025-02-10 |
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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 2025-01-17 |
Walls in childrens bathroom need cleaned. Changing table in toddler classroom needs cleaned. Heating unit in bathroom not sanitizable. | 2025-02-10 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2024-11-21 |
Sanitation Standards | 2024-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2024-11-21 |
Cover for boiler not sanitizable. Baseboard needs sealed to wall. Bolt cap missing on toilet base. | 2024-12-03 |
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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 2024-11-21 |
End bathroom handwashing sink leaking | 2024-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH |
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| Registration 2024-09-19 |
Observed mouse droppings in kitchen sink and along baseboards in kitchen and storage area | 2024-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-416 Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-15 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: | 2024-02-15 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2024-02-15 |
Teacher purse acessible to children in classroom on teacher chair in preschool classroom. | 2024-02-15 |
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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 2024-02-15 |
Nap blankets stored touching in One year old classroom under changing table | 2024-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) 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 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-08-24 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2023-08-24 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2023-08-24 |
2M old infant sleeping in swing with a bib and a blanket over her face. | 2023-08-24 |
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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 2023-08-24 |
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 | 2023-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Food stored on floor in kitchen |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-02-08 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | 2023-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-02-08 |
2023-02-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-02-08 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-02-08 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| Registration 2023-02-08 |
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 | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Cleaning chemicals in bathroom cabinet within reach of preschool children. Teacher purse on chair acessible to children in Preschool classroom. |
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| Registration 2023-02-08 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff member working on site with consent form not submitted |
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| Registration 2023-02-08 |
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 | 2023-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper pads with small tears at all changing tables - no longer sanitizable |
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| Registration 2023-02-08 |
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 | 2023-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Storage unrelated to bathrooming stored in large bathroom. Toilet brush and plunger stored in small bathroom. |
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| Registration 2023-02-08 |
Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-402 Contact paper on kitchen wall with rip in it |
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| Registration 2023-02-08 |
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. | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) One infant teacher without safe sleep training on file |
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| Registration 2023-02-08 |
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 | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 One child missing signed parents notice on file |
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| Registration 2023-02-08 |
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 | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Baby bottles stored assembled in cabinet |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-01-06 |
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| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| Registration 2022-11-04 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator in pantry missing thermometer.Refrigerator in toddler room missing thermometer. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Sheets in cribs are too loose on the mattress |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
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) Cube shelves in toddler room need secured to wall. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
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 not labeled with name date and time. They are not covered.Sippy cups in toddler room not covered. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper changing table too close to carpet in toddler room |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Bathrooms need deep cleaned. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Open food not stored air tight. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
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) Food handler not wearing apron. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-03-23 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-03-23 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-03-23 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-03-23 |
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| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2022-03-23 |
Written material in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(a) Written Material in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect |
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| Registration 2022-03-23 |
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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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 2 staff missing child abuse and neglect training. |
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| Registration 2022-03-23 |
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) Staff missing Universal Precaution training. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-01-05 |
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| Type of correction needed: A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy | ||
| Complaints 2021-12-17 |
2022-04-06 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with CCDF discipline policy requirements (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated) | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2021-09-08 |
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) At the time a provider establishes the written policy and at the time of any subsequent change to the written policy, the provider shall post in a public location in the facility where the provider operates a child care program. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-09-08 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2021-09-08 |
Hand cleaning and drying procedure | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-128 Kitchen was not equipped with retail establishment guide. |
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| Registration 2021-09-08 |
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 | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Handwashing procedure was not sanitizeable. *Laminated at visit. |
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| Registration 2021-09-08 |
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 | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) First aid kit accessible in toddler room. Some shelves are not secured to wall. |
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| Registration 2021-09-08 |
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 | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Infant refrigerator missing thermometer. *added at visit. |
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