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: 2023-05-01
  • 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
2023-07-17
Child/staff ratios and supervision
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Toddler classroom had 8:1.
Licensing
2023-07-17
Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall not block exits
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(5)
A school age child was asleep on a couch. Children must use a cot.
Licensing
2023-07-17
Kindergarten age children may be mixed with either preschool or school age groups
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49(j)
Children age 4 were mixed with school-age children.
Licensing
2023-01-23
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2023-01-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Toddler classroom had 16 toddlers with 2 caregivers. Child/staff ratio is 10:2
Licensing
2023-01-12
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 2023-02-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2)
There were 8 employees without current T.B. test results on file. (L.W., P.R., O.R., A.S., L.L., C.S., T.T., R.H.)
Licensing
2023-01-12
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2023-01-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
In the 2 1/2 classroom at times only 1 caregiver was supervisioning. 2nd caregiver left classroom.
Licensing
2023-01-12
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH 2023-02-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a)
There were 4 employees without Universal Precautions Training on file. (L.W., P.R., O.R., L.L.)
Licensing
2023-01-12
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 2023-02-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1)
There were 4 employees without Physical examination documentation on file. (A.S., C.S., T.T., R.H.)
Licensing
2023-01-12
The director responsibilities shall include the following: Orientation of newly employed child caregivers 2023-02-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(2)
There was 1 employee without Health and Safety Modules Training. (L.L.)
Licensing
2023-01-12
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2023-01-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
In the Preschool 1 classroom there was White-Out in an unlocked drawer labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" accessible to children. In the Pre-K unlocked storage room there was a plunger in reach of children. In the Preschool unlocked storage closet there was a staff bag on the floor in reach of children.
Licensing
2023-01-12
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant 2023-02-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b)
2 feeding plans were found for both Infant classrooms. 12 infants in facility so 10 feeding plans missing.
Licensing
2023-01-12
Bathrooms 2023-01-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
In the Infant 1 and 2 bathroom there was a plunger. In the 2 1/2 classroom bathroom there was a plunger. Pre-K bathroom containers containing diapers did not have lids. Toddler room had a paper towel roll on top of the dispenser, there was a plunger and cabinet mold. In the Pre-K 2 bathroom there were 3 rolls of toilet paper on the shelves uncovered.
Licensing
2023-01-12
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number 2023-02-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6)
There were 2 children's addmission paperwork without parent employer information on file. 1 child was missing Parent names on their addmission paperwork on file.
Licensing
2023-01-12
Documentation of complete age-appropriate immunizations, as required by the division with recommendation from ISDH, and updated annually, including: varicella vaccine or written documented history of disease by either the parent or childs health provider 2023-02-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(2)
There were 2 children missing Immunizations documentation on file.
Licensing
2023-01-12
Water Supply and Plumbing 2023-01-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114
In the Toddler classroom the water temperature was 125 degrees F making it to hot.

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