Description: Friends Early Learning Center is a Licensed Center in South Bend IN, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-01-09 |
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: Whole grapes | 2024-01-09 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(1) Observed whole grapes on toddler's lunch plates |
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| Licensing 2023-07-24 |
For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician | 2023-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) Toddler with special diet was given wrong milk in toddler room. |
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| Complaints 2023-06-28 |
2023-08-24 | |
| Type of correction needed: proram out of compliance with following infant feeding plan | ||
| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Staff orientation | 2023-03-28 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 One staff missing orientation checklist from file. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand sanitizer accessible in 4's room |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation | 2023-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c) Application for renewal not yet submitted |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Childrens admission records | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 2 childrens files missing parent employment information (place, phone number, hours, and address)One child files missing dentist info.One child file missing emergency contacts. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
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 | 2023-03-28 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) 2 staff have expired tb tests in file. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2023-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Easels missing from classrooms.Easels that are present are not equipped with paint and paper readily accessible. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-23 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff member without an updated consent form. |
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| Complaints 2021-04-20 |
2022-02-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with staff background check requirements | ||
| Licensing 2020-03-09 |
Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The nipple must be covered | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(2) There was a sippy cup of water in a child's cubby that wasn't covered. In order to remain sanitary, these items need to have a lid or be covered when not in use. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-09 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 There was some chipping paint above the 3 compart ment sink in the kitchen. This needs to be scraped off and repainted. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-09 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In the 4's room there was a small container of hand sanitizer that was in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to the children. Any items labeled Keep out of the Reach of Children needs to be put somewhere inaccessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-09 |
Bathrooms | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Several handwashing sinks are starting to come unsealed from the wall. |
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