Description: Early Childhood Programs at Clay is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in South Bend IN. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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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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