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Faithful Beginnings
Fortville, IN
· Hancock County
1574 West State Road 234,
Fortville, IN 46040
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 485-7472
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-25813-A
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 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
Faithful Beginnings is a day school providing Christian education to kids in our community. We have classes for Infants through Kinder-gardeners. Our class for Infants will start this fall, and during the summer we do enroll lower-elementary age children.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday 6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Sunday 6:30 AM-6:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Registration 2025-02-06 |
Infant classroom linen on three crib mattresses loose fitting, not snuggly fit. | 2025-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean |
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| Registration 2025-02-06 |
At time of inspection, infant classroom area underneath the diapering area and within 2 feet around the diapering area should not be carpeted. | 2025-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-02-06 |
One caregiver missing current universal precautions training. | 2025-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| Registration 2025-02-06 |
Investigators classroom with exposed wiring from back side of refrigerator. | 2025-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-05-06 |
Mattress in first crib in Infant/Toddler Sleep Room torn not sanitizable. | 2024-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean |
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| Registration 2024-05-06 |
Water temperature not maintained at 100 degree F to 120 degree F at PreK classroom handwashing sink. (Temperature is 86.1 degree F) | 2024-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow |
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| Registration 2024-05-06 |
Twos refrigerator temperature is 52 degree F. (Temperature should be 41 degree F or below ) | 2024-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring |
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| Registration 2024-05-06 |
Wall damage to drywall under wall diaper changing table unsafe in Infant/Toddler classroom. | 2024-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2023-09-26 |
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 | 2023-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or unsafe accessible:-Explorers: FreBreeze under classroom sink behind child deterrent; Vaseline and Aquaphor in bottom drawer of stacked clear tubs near diaper changing table-Investigators: Brown staff bag sitting next to metal cabinet-Discovers: clear tub of sunscreen in unlocked tall metal cabinet; rubbing alcohol, shaving cream, lotion and acrylic sealer in unlocked metal cabinet near bathroom; staff bag sitting on floor under small with plant table |
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| Registration 2023-09-26 |
Water temperature in bathroom between Explorers and Discovers classrooms not maintained at 100 degree F to 120 degree F (Temperature is 123.6 degree F) | 2023-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow | 2023-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-342 At time of inspection water temperature in 3's classroom bathroom handwashing sink 122.7 degree F.(Water temperature must be 100.0 degrees F to 120.0 degrees F) |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the inspectors from the division and the division of fire and building safety shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry | 2023-03-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6 At time of inspection current State Fire Marshal Approval missing (Last SFM visit 05/16/2021) |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2023-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) At time of inspection linen onfour crib mattress loose not snuggly fit. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
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 | 2023-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) -At time of inspection three bottles in Infant classroom refrigerator not lableled.-At time of inspection one bottle in Infant classroom refrigerator not covered. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
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 | 2023-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or unsafe accessible:-4's classroom: Hand soap on handwashing sink-2's classroom: Staff tote bag on floor near file cabinet-3's classroom: Staff purse on floor near low small white table |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of inspection two staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2023-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) At time of inspection three children missing documentation of complete immunization records. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2023-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) At time of inspection freezer thermometer missing in small Infant classroom freezer and 2's classroom freezer. |
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| Registration 2022-11-14 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of inspection one staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified (KB). |
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| Registration 2022-02-15 |
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 | 2022-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) There is a large hole in the infant diaper pad which makes it not sanitizible. |
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| Registration 2021-09-16 |
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. | 2021-09-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Consultant observed an eleven month old baby sleeping in a bouncer. |
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| Registration 2021-09-16 |
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 | 2021-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Infant diaper pad has a cloth covering on it which means it can not be sanitize after each diaper change. |
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| Registration 2021-01-25 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Coats and children's belongings touching in the hallway, preschool and Two year old rooms. |
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| Registration 2021-01-25 |
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 | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Two bottles not labeled with names or date prepared. Bottles not covered with lids. |
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| Registration 2020-09-22 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Blankets in preschool room in a pile on the floor touching each other. |
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| Registration 2020-09-22 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Two's freezer needs to be thawed. Purse accessible to children in Two's room. Cleaning spray's accessible to children in 3's room and 4/5's room accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2020-01-22 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2020-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Hot water in the classroom handwashing sinks was over 120 degrees F. Hot water in the bathroom sinks did not reach 100 degrees F. Hot water is to be between 100 and 120 degrees F for proper handwashing. |
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| Registration 2020-01-22 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2020-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) There was a container of cereal puffs, oatmeal and formula not labeled with name of child or with date of opening. |
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| Registration 2020-01-22 |
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 | 2020-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) In the kitchen there was boxes/bags of Toasted Oats, Pretzels, Animal Crackers, Saltines, Crispy rice and Honey Combs not dated with date of opening. |
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| Registration 2020-01-22 |
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 | 2020-01-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In the 4's room there was Lysol disenfectant spray labeled Keep out of reach of children in the cabinet under the sink behind a child deterrent accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2020-01-22 |
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 | 2020-02-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) In the 2's room there was a purse on the changing table, there is not 2 ft of sanitizable surface under the changing table.In the infant room there is not 2ft of sanitizable surface under the changing table. |
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| Registration 2020-01-22 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2020-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) In the girls bathroom there is paint peeling on the wall behind the sink as well as the wall with the paper towel holder and mural. |
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| Registration 2019-08-21 |
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. | 2019-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 1 Caregiver in the infant room missing documentation of 2.5 Hour Face to Face Safe Sleep Training. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Registration 2019-08-21 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2019-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Thermometer in the infant fridge is reading over the recommended temperature of 41 degrees F. |
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| Registration 2019-02-07 |
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) In stall #2 of the main bathroom there is a hole by the pipe by the toilet that needs to be sealed, hole in the wall behind the door |
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| Registration 2019-02-07 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2019-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) In the 3's bathroom sink, the 4's classroom handwashing sink and the main bathroom sink the water exceeded the required temperature of 120 degrees F. Water temperature needs to be between 100 degrees F and 120 degrees F for handwashing. |
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| Registration 2019-02-07 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) 4's room children's coats are touching, not kept separated |
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| Registration 2019-02-07 |
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 | 2019-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) In the infant sleeping room there were bottle/sippy cups that were not covered. |
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