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Freckles and Smiles

Portland, IN · Jay County
, Portland, IN 47371
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Quick Facts

Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1

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Contact Information

📞 (260) 726-4335
Portland, IN 47371
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
38-0815
License Issued
Apr 1, 2023
Expired
Mar 31, 2025
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care

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About the Provider

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Freckles and Smiles is a Licensed Home in PORTLAND IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: PTQ Level 4;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2022-04-29
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home 2022-04-29
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m)
Fire extinguishers were tagged 2/2019. The extinguishers on site need annual checks as they are rechargeable.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Due to covid, they were not going into homes checking extinguishers in 2020 or 2021
Licensing
2022-04-29
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies 2022-04-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1)
Hazards accessible in unlocked areas upstairs. Stairs were double gated, but upstairs rooms were not locked. Hazards need to be out of reach or behind lock and key. At the time of visit, the laundry room was unlocked with paint cans on the floor.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upstairs were unlocked because I was following the guidelines of the previous licensure, stairs were double gated. A gate at the bottom of stair and gate on the landing, preventing anyone form access to upstairs. Laundry room had a slide lock being used as the only children present were my grandchildren 4 months and 14 months, they are not going to open a slide lock that is several feet off the floor.
Licensing
2020-01-09
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children 2020-01-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a)
Provider's son's car parked in backyard due to issues with ex-girlfriend and concern for possible vandalism.

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