Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Early Childhood Programs at Clay
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
52866 Ironwood Road,
South Bend, IN 46635
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Subsidized Program
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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
Early Childhood Programs at Clay is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in South Bend IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM-5:30 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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| Registration 2025-01-07 |
Out of 10 files reviewed, 6 files were missing updated Universal Percautions training | 2025-03-28 |
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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 2025-01-07 |
Personal items on hooks stored touching | 2025-03-28 |
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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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| Registration 2025-01-07 |
Out of 10 files reviewed, 6 files were missing up to date first aid | 2025-03-28 |
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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 2023-02-20 |
At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. | 2023-03-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) CPR cards expired -class scheduled |
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| Registration 2023-02-20 |
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. | 2023-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) First aid cards expired -class scheduled |
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| Registration 2023-02-20 |
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 | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 Parent's notice not included in child files |
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| Registration 2022-07-19 |
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 | 2022-08-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Teachers in 102b not following proper hand washing procedure -using portable sink and baby wipes are not approved. |
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| Registration 2021-03-05 |
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. | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) One child that was 11 months old was sleeping in their crib, with a toy attached to their pacifer. |
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| Registration 2021-03-05 |
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 | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In rooms 208, 205 and 203 there were a total of 4 staff purses accessible to children in the storage cabinets.The electrical closet in the hallway by the infant rooms was unlocked, making it accessible to children.In room 205 the bathroom water temperature measured at 131 degrees farenheit. The required temeperature range is 100 to 120. |
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| Registration 2021-03-05 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) In room 205 the bathroom handwashing water temperature measured at 131 degrees farenheit. The required temeperature range is 100 to 120. |
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| Registration 2019-07-11 |
In addition, permanently constructed swimming or wading pools located on the premises of the child care center shall meet the following: The center must construct the pool in accordance with FPBSC rules under 675 IAC 20 and maintain it in accordance with ISDH rules under 410 IAC 6-2.1 | 2019-07-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-70(d)(1) Children were observed using pools on the playground. |
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| Registration 2019-07-11 |
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 | 2019-07-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Sunscreen accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2019-07-11 |
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 | 2019-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Staff serving snacks/lunch and washing dishes are not wearing gloves, hair nets, and aprons. |
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| Registration 2019-07-11 |
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 | 2019-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Food in 3's room is not being stored properly. |
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| Registration 2019-07-11 |
Drinking water facilities shall not be located in restrooms and shall be constructed of impervious, easily cleanable materials and shall be kept clean and in a good state of repair. Drinking fountains, where provided, shall have a sanitary type guarded angle-stream jet head and an adjustable flow regulator | 2019-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(5) Drinking fountain in hallway overshoots onto the floor. |
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| Registration 2019-07-11 |
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 | 2019-07-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Bottles and sippy cups are being stored assembled in cabinet. |
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| Registration 2019-07-11 |
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 | 2019-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Plastic mat around the changing tables does not extend 2 ft on all sides.Changing pad in nursery has tears in cover. |
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| Registration 2019-02-08 |
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 | 2019-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Diaper cream was accessible to children in newborn room.Personal teacher items were accessible in room 207.White shelf in room 210 was not secured to the wall. |
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| Registration 2019-02-08 |
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 | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Bottles being stored assembles in nursery. |
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| Registration 2019-02-08 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) All staff need updated universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2018-10-04 |
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 | 2018-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Dry snacks in classroom are not being sealed and dated after opening.Food in the refrigerator of 210 not labeled with name and date. |
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| Registration 2018-10-04 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2018-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Staff in nursery using baby wipes to wash infants hands. |
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| Registration 2018-10-04 |
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 | 2018-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Soft chairs being kept in women's bathroom. |
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| Registration 2018-10-04 |
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 | 2018-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Teacher purse accesible in lower cabinet of 4/5 classrom.Shelf needs to be secured to wall.Inhaler is being stored in drawer of Pre-K room.In the 5's room, there is lotion labeled keep out of the reach of children in drawer.In the 1 yr old room, the rug by the door is not secured to the floor.Chairs in room are stacked while children are awake.In room 209 tums are being stored in the drawer.Tall shelf in newborn room is not secured to the wall.3/4 room has cleaning supplies in bathroo, cabinet accessible to the children. |
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| Registration 2018-10-04 |
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 | 2018-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) No covered diaper trash observed in room 208 bathroom. |
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| Registration 2018-10-04 |
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 | 2018-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Bottles in refrigerator of newborn room are missing time on labels.Bottles in nursery are being stored with nipples secured and water inside. |
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