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Empowered Minds Childcare Center
Dyer, IN
· Lake County
15295 West 101st Avenue,
Dyer, IN 46311
Quick Facts
Capacity
62 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jul 21, 2025
Active Through
Dec 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
Empowered Minds Childcare Center is a Licensed Center in Dyer IN, with a maximum capacity of 62 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Saturday, 6:00 AM-10:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
In the mixed age room there were 11 children ranging from infants-toddlers. The max group size if an infant is in a group is 8. The two's room had 13 children; the max group size for a group with a two year old in it is 10. | 2024-10-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
Two children do not have evidence of immunizations in their file (AF and AR) | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
One infant (G.M.) does not have feeding plan in file. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
Disposable towels were not available in the children's restroom across from the kitchen. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
Bottles are being labeled with the child's name only. Also need to label with date/time prepared. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
Desitin was within children's reach in the diaper table. It states Keep Out of Reach of Children. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
Three children do not have evidence of physical in their file (CD, AF, and AR) | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
Paper towels in the kitchen were not in a dispenser. | 2024-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
The two's bathroom is being used to store chairs. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-05-06 |
Infant room had 8 children (ages infant-1) and one caregiver, making the ratio 8:1 instead of 8:2 as it should be. The 3's room ratio was 11:1 instead of 11:2 as it should be. When consultant walked into the 4's room, there were 9 children in the room, as consultant turned around, the caregiver was walking through the door way with another child. Previous to the caregiver coming back in the room, the ratio was 9:0 instead of 9:1 as it should have been. | 2024-05-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2023-11-21 |
Diapers are being stored in cubbies in the hallway, accessible to children. | 2023-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2023-11-21 |
At time of visit, the infant/toddler room had 11 children and 3 staff. | 2023-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2023-11-21 |
Facility is licensed for 8 infants and toddlers. At time of visit there was 1 infant and 9 toddlers (one year olds) in the building | 2023-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2 Licensing requirements |
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| Licensing 2023-11-21 |
Two's room has chairs stacked while children are awake. | 2023-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake |
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| Licensing 2023-11-21 |
The infant/toddler room has 11 children. 1 infant; 9 toddlers, and 1 three year old. If an infant is in the group, the max group size is 8. | 2023-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2022-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 At time of visit, 5 staff members had missing/expired child abuse and neglect training |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate | 2022-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) At time of visit, 3 infant/toddler staff members have missing/expired CPR training on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
Childrens admission records | 2022-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 At time of visit, 2 children were missing physical from their files. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
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. | 2022-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, 5 Staff members had expired consents on file with the division. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2022-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 At time of visit, 3 staff members missing annual evaluation from file. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
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 | 2022-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) At time of visit, 6 staff members were missing universal precautions training from files |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
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 | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) At time of visit, 9 staff members were missing TB tests from their files. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 At time of visit, items in refrigerator were not properly labeled |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) At time of visit, 4 staff members did not have drug test on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: educational programs provided for staff by the director or director designated training facilitators | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(e) At time of visit, 7 staff members were missing 12 annual hours of in-service training on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
Staff orientation | 2022-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 At time of visit, 2 staff members were missing new staff orientation |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: Written records of annual training in CPR shall be maintained at the child care center for three (3) years | 2022-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(6) At time of visit, 3 staff members have missing/expired CPR training on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-01 |
In-service staff training | 2022-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 At time of visit, 3 staff members were missing health and safety training modules on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 The water and milk pitchers in the kitchen refrigerator were not labeled and dated. The water pitcher in the kitchen refrigerator was not covered. There were animal crackers on top of the refrigerator in the Infant/Toddler room not labeled or dated. The milk in the infant/toddler room refrigerator is not labeled or dated. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 There was a red pair of adult scissors on the teacher's desk in the 4's-5's room accessible to children. 1 child cubby outside the 4's-5's room has sunscreen that says "keep out of reach of children" and is accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
Bathrooms | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 There was no toliet tissue in the 2's bathroom dispenser. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 There were 2 infants sleeping in cribs not spaced 3 feet apart. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
Indoor furnishings | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 The chairs in the 2's room were stacked while were awake. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2021-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The changing table in the 2's room was unlocked, leaving pullups, not in original packaging or containers, accessible to children and not free from contamination.The diapers in the red basket, next to the changing table, in the infant room, were not covered, in original packaging, and not free from contamination. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
Electrical safety | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 2 outlets in the 2's room are uncovered and missing. 1 outlet is missing on the back wall. 1 outlet is missing on the wall by the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
In-service staff training | 2021-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 There are 2 staff members missing current Universal precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
The center shall provide a written basic schedule of activities designed to meet the developmental needs of the children served. The center shall post a general outline of times and activities in each child care room and shall provide a schedule for the following: Meal times | 2021-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-58(1) Meal times are not being followed as posted on daily schedule. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
The center shall keep all hallways, stairways, corridors, aisles, and exits lighted and free from obstructions at all times | 2021-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-107(a) The exit in the two's room is blocked and not free obstruction. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference | 2021-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a) There were dirty bibs hanging above the sink in the infant room. There were clean dishes not being dried in the dry rack but directly on the counter surface in the infant room. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day | 2021-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) There is no AM snack being served. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
The following universal precautions supplies shall be available to all staff: One (1) part chlorine to nine (9) parts water or other EPA-approved tuberculocidal solution for cleaning blood or other potentially infectious materials as defined by OSHA | 2021-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-90(3) There is no daily bleach sanitizing solution being made dailly for readily use. There is no universal precautions solutions readily available in the classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 3 children are missing birth certificates. 2 children are missing child development (all about me) sheets. 1 child missing physical and 1 child missing immunization record. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2021-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 There are 4 staff members missing current child abuse and neglect trainings. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 There was a bottle of purple handsanitizer accessible to children in the preschool room.There is a vacuum accessible to children in the infant room. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-09-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 2 staff memebers are missing current background check consents. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 The only caregiver present in the preschool room left the class unsupervised to hang up a jacket. This left the class unsupervised. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 There is a bag of frozen hotdogs, a bag of frozen bananas, and a bag of frozen strawberries in the freezer, not labeled or dated. There is an open bag of carrots and an open container of tomatoes in the refrigerator not labeled or dated. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
Child grouping policies | 2021-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Upon arrival, consultants observed 5 children and 3 staff in the front school age room. The ages of the children ranged from infant to 5 years of age. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
Licensing requirements | 2021-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2 There are smoke detectors in the facility chirping and are not fucntioning properly. |
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| Complaints 2021-09-02 |
2022-02-14 | |
| Type of correction needed: Staff with expired background checks | ||
| Licensing 2021-03-08 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In the toddler room, in the left side of the diaper table children's shampoo was within children's reach; it states "keep out of reach of children" |
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| Licensing 2021-03-08 |
Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Art supplies were on the diaper table in the toddler room. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-08 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2021-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant bottles are not labeled with date, name, etc. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-08 |
Infant Feeding | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Children were not held while drinking bottles. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-28 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand Sanitizer mounted on wall by back door, Air freshener on top of cubby, vacuum cleaner in hall, diaper cream in low diaper storage bin on infant changing table, hazardous and accessible to children |
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| Licensing 2021-01-28 |
Staff shall store all items separately in clean, covered, and labeled containers, away from food, and in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20 concerning food service sanitation requirements | 2021-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-138(f) Sippy cups and lids sitting together stored on top of a container and are not covered, separated or protected from contamination |
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| Licensing 2021-01-28 |
Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing | 2021-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Clipboard being stored on the changing table. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-28 |
The center shall not use small rugs for floor covering | 2021-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(h) Small door rug in classroom entrancef of school age room and hall mat in bathroom hallway carpet pullig up in doorway to front restrooms are trip hazards |
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| Licensing 2021-01-28 |
The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances | 2021-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) Three missing tile segments near wall by front bathrooms and is no longer sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
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: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies | 2020-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) The center does not children's dentist information on file. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file | 2020-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Center has written signed authorization to provide emergency medical transportation but does not have authorization to obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
In-service staff training | 2020-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 1 staff in need of 12 hours of in-service training. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Written plan to correct ratios is not accurately in place and being used. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Landscaping tarp underneath the mulch on the playground is torn and exposed creating a trip hazard |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Staff hygiene | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Kitchen staff preparing food was not wearing hair restraint |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2020-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 No clearly designated quiet areas in the classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Infant/toddler room furnishings; general | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128 Alternative mixed age group room does not have a piece of equipment to go in out over and around. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Toddler Room Furnishings | 2020-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-130 No adult rocking/glider chair available in the 2s room |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Television | 2020-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-64 Television being used in two's room is prohibited for this age group and not included in the lesson plans. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 all but one of the infants in the alternative mixed age group are missing a feeding plan. (Repeat Citation) All bottles are being preparred with powder not ready to feed formula. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
General meal guidelines | 2020-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 Cereal with milk in bowl served for breakfast. Banana listed on menu was not offered. missing a 2nd food component. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Bathrooms | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathroom is being used to store a plunger which is accessible to children in the back stall of the children's restroom across the hall from the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a) There are 4 hours between the start of breakfast service (8:00am) and lunch (12:00om). Children who arrive at opening need to have a AM snack served before the breakfast time. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand sanitizer and wet ones accessible in unlocked cabinet below the changing table in the 2s room. Hand sanitizer and staff bag accessible to children in the 3/4s room. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Toddler equipment | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133 No riding toys available in the alternative mixed age group and 2s room |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Infant/Toddler Equipment; General | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131 Diaper bags were droppped off in the alternative mixed age group classroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Indoor furnishings | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 3/4 yr old children were present in the classroo where table and chairs were stacked in the room and chairs stacked in the hallway. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities | 2020-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) A 2 yr old got up from the table and while waiting for seconds to be brought to the room grabbed cereal out of another child's bowl and put it in their mouth. The caregiver reached in to try and get it out of the child's mouth. The child picked up food off the floor and put it in his mouth. Child was brought back to table for seond helping of cereal without re washing the child's hands after touching another child's food and the floor. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Attendance records | 2020-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-45 35 children present and only 12 children were signed in by authorized person/parent at drop off. Several families are dropping off at the back door and the sign in sheet is located at the front entrance. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Written program plans | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 No written program plans for the alternative mixed age group room. This can be an individualized plan for each child or a general lesson/activity plan that is implemented in accordance with daily schedule or in respect to a child's individual schedule as needed.The two's classroom had a lesson plan posted with no date indicating if it was for the current week and it was labeled "Welcome week" with activities related to getting to know one another. Lesson plan in 3/4s room is dated for October and has limited information and needs to include what is taught and discussed at circle times, small and large group activities, transition times, list of materials used in each area, activities for literacy, math, science, dramatic play, art, sensory, music and movement activities. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 No Thermometer present or in an position for easy monitoring in the deep freezer. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
The center shall post the following items: Instructions for mixing and use of sanitizing solutions for cots, tables, toys, dish washing, and diaper changing areas, where the solution is prepared | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(8) The alternative mixed age group room stated they are using Lysol Multi Purpose cleaner to sanitize the changing table and this is not an approved solution for this purpose. Staff showed how much bleach she does pour into the bottle which is significantly more then the required amount |
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| Licensing 2020-10-15 |
Sanitizing solutions; testing devices | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-291 Alternative mixed age group room is not using the testing strip devices to check for acurrate solution mixture. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-24 |
Centers may count early childhood practicum students under eighteen (18) years of age in child/staff ratios with the following conditions: They are never left alone with a group of children | 2020-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-30(a)(4) 17 yr old staff is being used in ratio without showing evidence of being a practicum student. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-24 |
Rest periods | 2020-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Two school agers are not provided a cot during rest t ime |
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| Licensing 2020-09-24 |
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. | 2020-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) a juvenile assistant floater is present in 2s room and has not completed fingerprints and submitted a consent form to have a juvenile background check completed. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
The center shall post procedures for bottle sterilization where the sterilization takes place. | 2020-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-138(b) Alternative mixed age group infant toddler classroom has a state of Virginia 2 compartment wash and sterilization procedure posted that is not in compliance with Indiana's bottle sterilzation procedure. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
The center shall use divided plates for children two (2) years of age and younger | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(n) Two yr old classroom was served lunch in bowls instead of divided plates. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2020-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 2 staff files missing thefollowing; TB results, Diploma, Drug test results. Repeat Citation |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
On the initial serving of any particular meal, staff shall serve children the full portions of all posted menu items at the same time | 2020-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(d) Two year olds were not served fruit component at the same time as all other meal items.Infants were not served beverage with all other menu items at the same time. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
A commercial bottle sterilizer used according to manufacturer instructions may be substituted for the boiling procedures in this subdivision. | 2020-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-138(d) A commercial bottle sterilizer is not being used according to manufacturer instructions in place of the required boiling procedures in the bottle sterilization process.(f) Staff are storing sippy cups and bottles fully assembled in child accessible containers with diapers and not all items separately in clean, covered, and labeled containers. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 diaper creams are accessible in the the alternative mixed age group infant toddler classroom in low open containers stored on diaper table shelves. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
Centers shall not offer foods that present a choking hazard to children under three (3) years of age, including, but not limited to, the following: Hot dog rounds | 2020-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(2) Children under three years of age were served hot dog rounds |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
Infant Feeding | 2020-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 unlabeled infant bottle with juice liquid sitting on low shelf accessible to other children in the room. infant does not have a feeding plan stating they are allowed to be served juice from a bottle. Staff stated they are trying to transition child from a bottle to a sippy cup. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2020-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 5 yr old boy was seen walking in hall alone when consultant walked out of a classroom. Repeat citation |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 One sippy cup of milk liquid stored in fridge with no cover/lid or label with child's name and date prepared |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
Director qualifications | 2020-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Documents have not been submitted to verify the center has a qualified director. Repeat citation |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at noexpense to the state, do the following: (2) Report to the division any:(A) police investigations;(B) arrests; and(C) criminal convictions;of which the applicant is aware regarding the applicant or anemployee or volunteer described in subdivision (1).An applicant shall require an individual described in subdivision (1)to apply for a national criminal history background check before theindividual is employed or allowed to volunteer and every three (3)years thereafter that the individual is continuously employed orallowed to volunteer. | 2020-09-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(2) One staff in infant/toddler classroom does not have background check completed. Repeat citation |
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| Licensing 2020-09-03 |
Meal components | 2020-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78 Water was served with the noon time lunch meal. Milk was not offered. |
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