Creative Minds Learning Academy - Griffith IN Licensed Home

, GRIFFITH IN 46319
(219) 513-9676
5 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Creative Minds Learning Academy is a Licensed Home in GRIFFITH IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Fourteen. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: PTQ Level 1;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 45-451961
  • Capacity: 16
  • Age Range: Infant-Fourteen
  • PTQ Level: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2019-10-01
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2020-09-22
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age 2020-10-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1)
The licensee's chest x-ray was not current.One caregivers TB test was over one year old.
Licensing
2020-09-22
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray 2020-10-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a)
One caregiver did not have a physical on file.
Licensing
2020-09-22
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider 2020-09-22
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1)
One caregiver did not have drug screen results on file.
Licensing
2020-09-22
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care 2020-10-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d)
There was a small opening in the fence surrounding the outside play area.
Licensing
2020-09-22
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers 2020-10-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5)
There was not any verification of annual CPR trainig for the provider and one caregiver.There was not any verification of annual Universal Precautions training on file for the provider and two caregivers.
Licensing
2020-09-22
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times 2020-10-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d)
There was not anyone present with annual CPR training.
Licensing
2020-05-21
A licensee 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. 2020-05-30
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2)
There was not any verification on file for safe sleep training for one caregiver.
Licensing
2020-05-21
The caregiver shall report immediately suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect, or child exploitation to Child Protective Services or local law enforcement. 2020-05-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-35(a)
Allegations made regarding physical abuse were not reported to child protective services or local law enforcement by caregivers at the daycare.
Licensing
2019-08-19
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities 2019-08-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a)
One child did not have a signed outing form in the file.
Licensing
2019-08-19
A licensee 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. 2019-08-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2)
Two caregivers have not completed the in person safe sleep training.
Licensing
2019-08-19
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child 2019-08-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2)
One child did not have a signed emergency release form in the file.
Licensing
2019-08-19
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home 2019-09-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m)
The fire extinguishers have not be tagged and inspected in over one year.
Licensing
2019-08-19
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home 2019-08-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a)
Three children did not have a signed copy of the suspension and explusion policy in the file.
Licensing
2018-09-17
To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide a smoke detection system that is: hard wired to the buildings electrical system 2018-10-12
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(2)(a)
Smoke detectors not going of simultaneously

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Reviews

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Anony Mous 2021-11-19 10:47:52
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This daycare has went downhill, unfortunately. Cheyenne is the only reason I have kept my daughter here for so long. Cheyenne is a great teacher, but she IS NOT being properly supported via staff and ownership.

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Anonymous 2 2018-06-28 19:19:12
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services

I wasn't able to just stop by for my tour, it had to be scheduled. I showed up at exactly my appointment time. It was completely dark (was told it was nap time) without even a lamp or night light for safety. I was worried about tripping and injuring my own baby. Why would the staff schedule a tour during nap time? As soon as I walked in, the smell of disinfectant hit me like a brick wall. It was so strong that I felt sick by the time I left. I feel so sorry for those kids if they have to breath that on a regular basis. When we got into the infant room (rooms are separated by baby gates), she agreed to turn the light on for less than a minute. There were infants sleeping in swings. It's impossible to supervise them in complete darkness. There were also only 3 adults there for all the children, infants and up. I reported them to the state, but I don't see any inspection on the list after my visit so they must not take it too seriously. I would NEVER leave my child in a place like that.

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Sarah Moss 2018-05-18 14:11:05
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I was browsing the web trying to find a daycare for my twins. I’m so excited to have found you guys again.. I was their back in 2013 and I moved to Washington , well I’m back . I’m hoping you still have reasonable pricing and those wonderful , caring staff. Can someone pls call me I need daycare for my 8 month old twin boys asap.. I start a new job on the 29 th of this month thanks .. 872 703-3322.. again thanks so much.

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Anonymous 2017-10-16 07:31:19
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services

When I toured this Daycare, it was dark and I almost fell due to the fact that the kids were napping. The tour should have taken place before nap time. The number of kids to adult was not correct. Several kids but only two workers. The place appeared to be clean but was only clean on the surface. The teachers were friendly, but the director was snappy and not very personable.

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Cece 2016-07-25 12:57:16
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Very dirty, teachers scream at kids, ratio is always over. No communication.

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