Description: Destiny Dreamer's Academy, llc is a Licensed Center in Gary IN, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-12 Months; Two-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
Licensing requirements | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-2 At time of visit, age 2- school age were all on the playground together. Group sizing was not maintained, When combining classrooms the ratio of the youngest child should be followed. The ratio outside was 17 children, the ratio for age 2 is 10:2. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
Staff hygiene | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 At time of visit, staff in infant classroom did not wash hands before or after changing a childs diaper. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) At time of visit, in the toddler and infant classrooms, there was no thermometer present in the refrigerators. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
Child grouping policies | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 At time of visit, age 2- school age were all on the playground together. when combining classrooms the ratio of the youngest child should be followed. the ratio outside was 17 children, the ratio for age 2 is 10:2. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of visit, age 2- school age were all on the playground together. when combining classrooms the ratio of the youngest child should be followed. the ratio outside was 17 children, the ratio for age 2 is 10:2. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
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. | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, one staff present with children with expired consent on file with the division (PFW-3.1.2022) |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Certification of current first aid training and annual CPR certification for direct child care providers | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(5) Two caregivers do not have evidence of first aid |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Broken toys on playground and many of the toys are holding water that are accessible to the children. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
Child grouping policies | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 School age children must be cared for in a clearly defined seperate area. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
The center shall post the following items: Diaper changing procedures at each diaper changing area | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(2) No diapering procedure in the girls bathroom near changing tables |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
Toddler equipment | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-133 No art easel present in the toddler room |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child entered office area alone unsupervised. Caregiver left main room during visit before another caregiver came into the room leaving 14 children unsupervised. One caregiver (D.B.) does not have a consent form on file and was working in the 2s classroom alone. Those children were not supervised by a qualified caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
A notation of any special dietary exceptions for children shall be posted in the kitchen and where meals and snacks are served | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-76(d) 2 children were served lunchables and ice tea during lunch; 1 child was served pizza during lunch. The lunch served by the facility was chicken nuggets, a fruit, and a vegetable. Any child not eating the menued items, must have a doctor's note on file for alternative food. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
Appropriately timed, nutritious meals and snacks shall be made available in such quantity as to meet the needs of each child | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-42(a) A 4 year old was served only dry cereal during lunch time. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The trash can in the main room did not have a lid on it and there was food products in it as consultants walked through at the beginning of the visit. |
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