The Children's Courtyard, Inc - Indianapolis IN Licensed Center

5909 Technology Center Dr , Indianapolis IN 46278
(317) 873-3340

About the Provider

Description: Welcome and thank you for considering the Early Learning Academy for your child. The Early Learning Academy was founded to provide quality, reliable childcare for families. The Early Learning Academy is committed to helping parents and children share and grow together. All of our classes focus on your child's development.

Additional Information: PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 1;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 238
  • Age Range: Infant-Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jun 22, 2021
  • 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
2021-06-08
Child/staff ratios and supervision
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
6 children in office area alone waiting for staff member to take them to classrooms. Children's age ranging Infant to school-age. No one was specifically standing with these children. Closet staff member was at outside door talking with parent.
Licensing
2021-06-08
Director responsibilities
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22
Director was in her office area. Director has to ensure all policies and procedures for program are being followed.
Licensing
2021-05-25
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2021-05-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
18 toddlers with 3 staff15 4/5 year olds with 1 staff
Licensing
2021-05-25
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2021-05-26
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
6 employees do not have completed consents in our system for background checks.
Licensing
2021-05-25
Child grouping policies 2021-05-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49
Group size for toddlers is 10--had 18 toddlersGroup size for 4 year olds is 12--had 15 4/5's
Licensing
2021-02-19
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff and volunteers shall have the following training or information provided according to their individual responsibilities: Child abuse detection, prevention, and reporting responsibilities (see section 13 of this rule). 2021-03-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(b)(5)
One employee missing current training on Child Abuse Prevention
Licensing
2021-02-19
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center 2021-03-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1)
One employee missing a physical
Licensing
2021-02-19
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually 2021-03-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2)
3 employees missing current TB results.
Licensing
2021-01-19
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-01-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Plungers found in bathrooms:both 3's and Prek
Licensing
2021-01-19
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2021-01-25
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
11 employees missing background checks.
Licensing
2021-01-19
Building maintenance 2021-02-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Three's classroom has 1 ceiling tile damaged, 2 1/2 year classroom has 3 ceiling tiles damaged in bathroom, school-age classroom has one ceiling tile damaged in bathroomCorner of wall is showing metal piece due to missing drywall in Toddler classroom.
Licensing
2021-01-19
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant 2021-01-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b)
2 infant feeding plans missing physician signature.
Licensing
2021-01-19
Bathrooms 2021-02-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Handwashing sinks not sealed to wall:Infant and 3's
Licensing
2020-01-10
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Persons with a history of tuberculosis or a positive Mantoux shall have an annual health assessment, including a symptom screening for tuberculosis documented by a health professional 2020-01-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(4)
Mantoux documentation missing for one employee.
Licensing
2020-01-10
All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have reading skills to be able to read the following: First aid and emergency evacuation directives 2020-02-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(3)(c)
1 employee missing current first aid training.

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