Licensed Center
Goddard School, The
Avon, IN
· Hendricks County
8547 East U.S. Hwy 36,
Avon, IN 46123
Quick Facts
Capacity
137 children
Age Range
Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 272-1337
Licensed Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
1100061
License Issued
Mar 1, 2024
Expired
Dec 31, 2025
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
The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20; PTQ Level 4;
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 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 2024-02-01 |
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. | 2024-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) One staff present does not have a consent form on file with the division making. (J.S.) |
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| Licensing 2024-02-01 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2024-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 During visit consultant observed the One’s class out of ratio with 10 children aged 1, with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 Unqualified caregiver. (J.S.) |
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| Licensing 2024-02-01 |
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. | 2024-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One staff present does not fingerprints on file with the division making them. (J.S.) |
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| Licensing 2023-11-30 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Self-report/Complaint: Owner states on 11-16-23 Ratio was not maintained when a 2-year-old child was alone in a classroom. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-30 |
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times | 2023-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) Self-report/Complaint: Owner states on 11-16-23 Supervision was not maintained when a 2-year-old child was alone in a classroom. |
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| Complaints 2023-11-16 |
2024-02-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision. | ||
| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
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 | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) Six staff members are missing Current documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training in their files. Send documentation consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(d) Two staff members are missing documentation of Health & Safety Module 3 in their files. (H.B. & L.H.)Send documentation consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) In the Infant/Toddler Kitchenette under the sink there are cleaning supplies labeled “Keep out of reach of children” (Bleach, laundry soap) accessible to children which is unsafe. There is laundry soap on the floor next to the fridge. In rooms 9 and 10 there are diaper creams labeled “keep out of reach of children” under the changing table accessible to children which is unsafe. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance | 2023-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Eight staff members are missing evaluations in their files. (M.S., H.B., S.C., A.C., L.H., B.J., T.A.)Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
Building maintenance | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 There is peeling paint in rooms 5 and 9. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
In-service staff training | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 Two staff members are missing documentation of 12 hours of inservice training in their files. (M.S. & C.B.)Send documentation consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
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 | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) One staff member is missing documentation of TB test results in their file. (A.C.)One staff member is missing Current TB test results in their file. (L.H.)Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) In room 9’s bathroom there are packages of diapers on the floor which is unsanitary. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen freezer is missing thermometer inside. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) In room 9’s bathroom there is a broom and dust pan which is unsanitary. Restrooms cannot be used for storage. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Six staff members are missing Current documentation on Universal Precautions in their file. (M.S., C.B., Ab.C., L.H., B.J., T.A.)Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
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. | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Four children are missing Current Immunization records in their files. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-14 |
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. | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One staff member, in the office, has expired fingerprints on file. (J.L. expired on 5/11/23) |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Director responsibilities | 2023-04-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Regarding the complaint on 4/3/23, the director did not ensure accountablity for child being left in the classroom unattended. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Employment of a new director | 2023-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(10) Program currently does not have a qualified director for more than 4 weeks. Previous director's last day was 1/20/23. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-04-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Self report/Complaint: Owner states on 4/3/23 Ratio was not follwed when a child was left unattended in the classroom. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
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. | 2023-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) One staff member has an expired Consent form. (B.J. expired on 3/10/23) |
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| Licensing 2022-10-05 |
Indoor furnishings | 2022-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Dolphin: Stacked chairs |
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| Licensing 2022-10-05 |
Bathrooms | 2022-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 2 1/2 year old classroom has two boxes of diapers on shelf. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-24 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-05-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Employee fell asleep while watching children at nap so she was not supervising children. |
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| Complaints 2022-05-17 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Provider not in compliance with child supervision regulations. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-22 |
Director responsibilities | 2021-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 The director is responsible to make sure staff follow the programs policies and procedures. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-22 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 A child was left unsupervised on the playground during a transition. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-22 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2021-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Crib sheets were too tight and pulling and making a gap in the bed while an infant was sleeping in the crib. |
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| Complaints 2021-11-15 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child left on playground |
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| Licensing 2021-11-09 |
Bathrooms | 2021-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Items in bathroom need to sanitzable, items in 2's bathroom and closed 3's had clothing, toilet paper rolls, etc., not in containers. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-09 |
Posted items | 2021-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 3's classroom is missing the First Aid Directive.Kitchen is missing the Cleaning Schedule. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-09 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Items in refrigerator were not labeled. Containers of red sauced pasta. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-09 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Sunscreen on low shelf in closet in closed 3's classroom.Purse on low area of closet in Younger 2's classroom.Diaper creams on low shelf in diaper station in Infant classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-27 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child was left alone inside the classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Toddler was left on playground and was not in child/staff ratios. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child in sight/sound at all times but not with own teacher |
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| Licensing 2021-06-21 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2021-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 The facility did not report this situation to consultant. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child in sight/sound at all times but not with own teacher. |
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| Complaints 2021-06-18 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child left on playground |
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| Licensing 2021-06-01 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 A transition was happening moving children from one preschool room to another and a child was left unsupervised while the others moved. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff member was personally counciled by school owner. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-01 |
Director responsibilities | 2021-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Director is responsible to make sure staff follow proper procedures and policies regarding supervision and child/staff ratio. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will retrain in staff, in person, memos, staff meetings |
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| Licensing 2021-05-11 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-05-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child left alone in kitchenette so not in ratio. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers have been retrained on threshold counts each time children cross a threshold. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-11 |
The center shall locate the kitchen in a way to prevent usage as a throughway. No one shall use the kitchen as a throughway to other rooms or areas during food preparation and dish washing | 2021-05-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(e) Kitchenette considered a kitchen because of food prep so children not allowed in this area. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All teachers in the infant room and the first steps room will classroom entrance doors and main hallway to transfer children between rooms. Signage will also be posted as a reminder, that says, "no children allowed" on each door leading into the kichenette. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-22 |
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. | 2021-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One employee did not have background checks when grant was submitted. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-01 |
Building maintenance | 2020-12-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Peeling paint in 4-4 1/2. Drywall exposure in Toddler classroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-01 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Purse on shelf in 4 -4 1/2 In bathroom between 2's and 2 1/2's diaper creams at low area and staff only lotions at low area. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-01 |
Bathrooms | 2020-12-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Handwashing sink in 4-4 1/2 classroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-02 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2020-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Teacher used inappropriate discipline with a child. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-14 |
Breast Milk | 2020-09-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-136 Breast milk given to wrong child in classroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-14 |
Director responsibilities | 2020-09-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Breast milk procedure not followed by staff. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-04 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Two children entered building from playground and were found by owner inside classroom reading books. |
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| Licensing 2020-02-10 |
Director responsibilities | 2020-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Director should make appropriate phone calls for reporting situations in the facility. |
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| Licensing 2020-02-10 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2020-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 The incident was known by management and was not reported to consultant or CPS. |
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| Licensing 2020-02-10 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2020-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 A child was picked up and turned over and placed by toilet wtih a toilet flush telling child he was given a swirly. |
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| Complaints 2020-02-03 |
2020-03-02 | |
| Type of correction needed: Inappropriate discipline | ||
| Licensing 2019-10-30 |
Bathrooms | 2019-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Paper towel sitting on top of dispensers:PreK, 3's, T1 |
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| Licensing 2019-10-30 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In 2 1/2 year old classroom, there was a lotion/sunscreen in a child's cubby. In Preschool turtles, a plunger found in bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-13 |
Bathrooms | 2018-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 The toddler classroom handwashing sink is not sealed completely. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-13 |
Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor | 2018-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) Water fountain was hitting wall. |
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