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First Step Child Care Center
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
6750 Eagle View Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Quick Facts
Capacity
108 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 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
First Step Child Care Center is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 108 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-08-13 |
None of the staff on site during the inspection have documentation of first aid training. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute |
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| Licensing 2025-08-01 |
Repeat citation- During visit twos room was out of Group size with 13 children ages 24 months to 30 months. Max group size for a class with two year olds is 10. | 2025-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies |
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| Licensing 2025-07-14 |
The provider does not have documentation for a criminal history check director and caregiver. | 2025-07-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records |
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| Licensing 2025-02-27 |
Plan of correction for visit on 1/23/25 has not been submitted for review to consultant. Please submit to consultant. | 2025-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-43(3) If applicable, the center shall have the following records available for review: The most recent inspection records relevant to state fire marshal, IDEM water records for private wells, child care health, or general licensing inspections and the records relative to compliance, complaint, and investigation for the past three (3) years |
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| Licensing 2025-01-23 |
Repeat citation- At time of visit, 5 caregivers missing Child Abuse and Neglect training in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant. | 2025-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually |
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| Licensing 2024-12-02 |
repeat citation- During visit consultant observed the infant class out of ratio with 3 infants with 1 Disqualified caregivers. Only Qualified caregivers count for supervision and ratio. During visit consultant observed the toddler class out of ratio with 8 children with 1 qualified caregiver. Ratio for toddlers is 5:1. During visit consultant observed the Older Twos class out of ratio with 9 children with 1 qualified caregiver. Ratio for 30 months children is 7:1. | 2024-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-11-07 |
At time of file review, infant caregiver missing training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Please provide documentation to consultant. | 2025-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-10-21 |
Consultant observed caregiver in Prek classroom grabbing 4 year old child by the arms and moving her back into classroom. Caregiver continued holding onto child's arm. | 2024-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-09-17 |
repeat citations- Caregivers in all classrooms are unable to read and write English proficiently. Caregivers do not understand verbal or written directives/questions. No translation into other primary language of caregivers present or used in the classrooms | 2024-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 Lead caregiver qualifications |
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| Licensing 2024-08-06 |
(repeat citation) At time of visit, two caregivers missing consents with the division. | 2024-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-05-21 |
Cook reported that she does not know if list of childrens special diets is current and includes all children. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(a) The center shall post information regarding childrens special diets for dietary staff in charge of preparing and serving the food |
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| Licensing 2024-04-18 |
Staff shall permit children to eat promptly when they sit down | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(g) Consultant observed toddlers sitting at table for snack while snack had not been delivered to classroom yet in the toddler room. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-18 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Twos restroom contained a child's riding toy. Threes restroom contained two brooms. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-18 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) During visit 1 caregiver, M.G. present with children did not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division. Having a person on site without a qualifying background check may be grounds for a licensing enforcement action. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-18 |
The center shall provide meals and snacks that meet dietary requirements in accordance with the division guidelines | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(a) At time of visit, children were served rice crispy mini bar and milk. Director unable to provide menu to review for dietary requirements. |
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