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EVSC Early Learning Center - Central
Evansville, IN
· Vanderburgh County
5400 First Ave,
Evansville, IN 47710
Quick Facts
Capacity
84 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Six
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2029
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
EVSC Early Learning Center - Central is a Licensed Center in Evansville IN, with a maximum capacity of 84 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of Infant-Six; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 PM-5:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:00 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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| Licensing 2026-03-05 |
On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping. | 2026-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping |
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| Licensing 2026-02-04 |
One staff member has "Canceled" drug screen results on file. | 2026-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-02-04 |
The refrigerator in room 3 reads 44 degrees F. | 2026-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-136(e) The bottles must be brought to the child care center in a clean, insulated container that keeps the milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below |
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| Licensing 2025-03-20 |
On March 10, 2025 a 3 year old child was left on the playground for 28 seconds unattended. | 2025-04-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-03-20 |
Teachers in toddler room did not count child children upon entering the building on March 10, 2025. | 2025-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 General program components |
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| Licensing 2025-02-12 |
Room 3 does not have a theromomter in the refrigerator. Room 1 does not have a theromometer in the refrigerator. | 2025-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2024-12-06 |
On 11-20-24 one four year old child was left on the playground for 20 seconds. | 2024-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-10-11 |
On 10-3-24 one staff member moved a boy (1 year 4 months) by one arm aproximatley 5'. | 2024-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-07-18 |
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes making the ratio 1 child to 0 staff members. | 2024-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-06-04 |
All staff listed on chain of command are on summer vacation or work in another building for the summer. A designate should be listed who is in the building in case of emergency. | 2024-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Director responsibilities |
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| Licensing 2024-02-28 |
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making them out of group size. | 2024-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies |
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| Licensing 2024-02-28 |
On 2-23-24 Center did not follow own policy ensuring child was with parent at dismissal. | 2024-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy |
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| Licensing 2024-02-28 |
Incident occuring on 2-23-24 was not reported to CPS immediately. | 2024-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2024-02-28 |
On 2-23-24 one child 3 years 6 months was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22 | 2024-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-01-17 |
One staff member is missing documentation of annual TB Screening. (G.C.) | 2024-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records |
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| Licensing 2024-01-17 |
Room 1 bathoom sink has a tempreature of 126.6 degrees F. Room 2 Bathroom sink has a tempreature of 122.7 degrees F and classroom sink has a tempreature of 121.8 degrees F. Water tempeatures should be between 100-120 degrees F. | 2024-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: Desks, table top work areas, reading areas, locked medication storage areas, and art rooms shall have a minimum of fifty (50) foot-candles | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(3) At time of inspection, classroom 103 had foot-candle readings of 6.14 and 5.12, all readings were taken above desks. Classroom 104 had foot-candle readings of 5.9 and 7.9, all readings were taken above desks. A minimum of fifty (50) foot-candles should be maintained. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of inspection, 1 staff with consent submitted on 11/19/2021 and 1 staff with a consent submitted on 10/15/2021. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Bathrooms | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 At time of inspection, the bathroom in classroom 101, caulinkg is coming loose from the sink. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Building maintenance | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 At time of inspection, in classroom 104, the classroom sink had a foul smelling odor. The bathrooms in classrooms 101 and 103, had paint peeling from the walls. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 At time of inspection, preschool playground had a wooden box with protruding splinters. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 At time of inspection, in classroom 103, there were Cheerios, Rice Bitz, and Crackers; all opened without a date of opening. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Director responsibilities | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 At time of inspection, no one listed under site lead on the "chain of command". |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of inspection, Classroom 102, had Dawn dishwashing detergent under the sink behind a child deterrent, labeled "Keep out of reach of children", accessible to children. Classroom 104 had Biokleen Drain Clean, Method Daily Wood Care, and Dawn Detergent, all under the sink, behind a child deterrent, labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) At time of inspection, A plunger was located in the restrooms in classrooms 101 and 104. In the restroom in classroom 102, there were loose diapers out of packages. Therefore, the restroom is deemed non-sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-30 |
Child grouping policies | 2022-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 On 3.9.22, two classrooms in gym which included 12 two year olds and 5 three year olds so 17 children in the gym.At time of inspection, toddler playground with 11 children, youngest child 2 in February. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-30 |
Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center | 2022-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) On 3.9.22, gym used by two classrooms resulting in major injury. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-30 |
Caregivers shall plan a daily, detailed written program, based on teacher observations, for each child care group. Caregivers shall always make this program available to parents and the division and provide the following: Any special activities or field trips planned | 2022-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60(5) Detailed written safety plan unavailable for review. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-30 |
The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip | 2022-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) Provider did not obtain written permission for field trips prior to participation. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-30 |
The director responsibilities shall include the following: Supervision and evaluation of child caregivers | 2022-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(3) Director did not appropriatelysupervise caregivers. |
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| Complaints 2022-03-09 |
2023-04-12 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider not in compliance with regulation regarding field trip permission. | ||
| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
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 | 2022-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) 102 ottoman with tears along corner and sides exposing stuffing and underlayment; 102 balance beam with two protruding screws not in safe condition. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair | 2022-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) Preschool playgroundobserved with two boards popping up along bike path presenting tripping hazard. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: Animals shall not roam freely and shall be housed in a manner that prevents injury to either the children or the animal | 2022-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(5) At time of inspection, 104 with two rabbitts roaming around classroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: Desks, table top work areas, reading areas, locked medication storage areas, and art rooms shall have a minimum of fifty (50) foot-candles | 2022-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(3) At time of inspection, 102 light at 19 foot candles above table work areas; 103 light at 5.4 foot candles above table work areas; 104 light at 5.9 and 3.69 foot candles above table work areas; 105 light at 12.44 and 11.11 foot candles above table work areas. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
Electrical safety | 2022-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 104 with 3 electrical outlets without covering, accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2022-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 103 hot water temperature 92 degrees; 104 hot water temperature 123 degrees bathroom, 96.2 degrees lower classroom and 122.7 degrees upper classroom; 105 hot water temperature 121.8 degrees and 120.9 degrees counter. Hot water temperature shold be between 100-120 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of inspection, 105 withclorox wipes and hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" accessible to children in lower cabinet. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) At time of inspection, 104 had plunger in bathroom. Plungers should not be stored in children's bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
Director qualifications | 2022-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 At time of inspection, program without approved site director. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
Infant Room Furnishing | 2022-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-129 101 changing table with debris under changing table pad, not clean and sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
Toddler Room Furnishings | 2022-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-130 102 changing table with debris under changing table pad, not clean and sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-17 |
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall | 2022-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) 105 with two sinks not sealed to wall at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
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 | 2022-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) For one staff, provider did nothave documented results ofdrug testing available forreview. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2022-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) One staff TB test results dated almost five months past hire date. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. | 2022-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Three childrens' files did notinclude complete immunizationrecord for review. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid | 2022-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) One infant/toddler staff without current first aid training. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2022-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 One staff record without application for employment. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police | 2022-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Provider did not submitconsent for criminal history check to be conducted on twostaff members, one last approved on 2.3.2021, other without submission. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Staff orientation | 2022-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 One staff without proof of completed orientation. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
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 | 2022-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) One infant/toddler staff without CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-03-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Provider did not submit consent for criminal history check to be conducted on four staff members. One last approved on 7.30.18, another on 12.12.19, two without background approval. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
Posted items | 2021-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Room 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 without approved first aid directives posted in child care areas. Room 5, 3, 2, and 1 without posted child/staff ratio in child care areas. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
Centers shall not use extension cords, except for approved, grounded, and surge protection strips. Such protection strips shall be plugged directly into an approved outlet | 2021-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101(a) Room 5 with extension cord in use for lighting. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2021-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Room 3 water temperature 85.8 degrees left sink; room 2 93.3 degrees left room sink; room 1 89.6 degrees right room sink. Hot water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair | 2021-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) Infant/toddler playground with broken corner of plastic surrounding soft surface, presenting unsafe condition. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium | 2021-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(6) Room 3 with guinea pig accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
Infant Room Furnishing | 2021-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-129 Room 5 changing table with debris under changing table pad, not clean and sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2021-03-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Room 5 with 3 bottles labeled with only child's name. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall | 2021-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) Room 1 right sink not sealed to wall. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2021-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Room 2 had broom and swiffer in bathroom, not sanitzable. Room 4 had bibs in box on bathroom floor, not sanitizable; room 5 with potting mix and swiffer in bathroom, not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
Toddler Room Furnishings | 2021-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-130 Room 4, 3, and 2 changing table with debris under changing table pad, not clean and sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-29 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 The pre-K room's refrigerator is missing a thermometer and the 1/2s rooms freezer is 20 degrees. It needs to be under 0 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-29 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2020-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 10 bottles in the infant room were missing the names, dates and times of prep. 3 in the toddlers room was missing time the bottles were prepared, and 3 sippy cups just had a letter written on the cup, no name, date or time prepped. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-29 |
Infant/toddler room furnishings; general | 2020-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128 There is a crib in the infant room that is filled with baby gear and other storage. No crib should be used as storage. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-29 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 There are two skids on the playground with very sharp splinters sticking out |
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| Licensing 2019-01-15 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2019-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 One child in the toddler room has his name on the bottles but not the date or time that the bottles were prepared. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-15 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 3 of the 4 freezers are missing thermometers. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 The freezers are still without thermometers. The staff reports that they have been ordered. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-29 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2018-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 In both infant rooms, there are some infant bottles with names but no dates or times. And there are some bottles with dates and times, but no names. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-29 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2018-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 There is a tall bookcase in the pre-k room that is not anchored down and wobbly when touched. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-29 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2018-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 The refrigerator in infant room 1, does not have a thermometer. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-29 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2018-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 There is a bottle of Aveeno lotion accessible to children in the pre-k room. It says "Keep out of the reach of children" on it. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-29 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2018-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 In infant room 2, a two month old infant was asleep on the floor when the consultant arrived. |
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