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Growing Kids Learning Center
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
2601 North Bendix,
South Bend, IN 46628
Quick Facts
Capacity
267 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 288-3992
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
125939
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
As a licensed child care center, Growing Kids Learning Center meets or exceeds the most rigorous Indiana state licensing standards. Growing Kids provides early childhood education and childcare for ages six weeks old through school age. Our mission is to provide a safe, secure learning environment that helps each child reach their full potential at every stage of development. We provide structured educational programs using the Creative Curriculum,that promote cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth to help your child fully develop. We custom design and build our state of the art centers from the perspective of early childhood education and safety. Growing Kids offers an exclusive, which is a dramatic play area called Main Street for hands-on learning through play. For convenience we offer extended hours until 11:30 pm, flexible schedules, including school age days off, winter and spring breaks, and a Summer Camp. We even offer one FREE Saturday of care each month. Visit GrowingKids.com for more information.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:45 AM-11:30 PM
- Tuesday5:45 AM-11:30 PM
- Wednesday5:45 AM-11:30 PM
- Thursday5:45 AM-11:30 PM
- Friday5:45 AM-11:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-04-23 |
Diaper creams stored accessible to children in diapering tables in Toddler classrooms and Twos classrooms. | 2026-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2025-07-25 |
On 7/16/25 a teacher did not activly supervise a pair of children by not intervening in a conflict to safely seperate the children, resulting in injury to the child. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-05-21 |
Baby bottles in infant fridge not covered or labeled with name, date, and time prepared. | 2025-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage |
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| Licensing 2025-01-02 |
Program self reported on 12/11/24 a teacher swatted a child on their bottom | 2025-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-04-19 |
Pull ups, diapers, articles of clothing, carpet square, broom and dust pan, boxes, fabric tunnel stored uncovered and open to air in classroom bathrooms -not sanitizable | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2024-04-19 |
Four staff files missing documentation or orientation training | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided |
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| Licensing 2024-04-19 |
Open and molded tomatoes stored in kitchen freezer | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food |
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| Licensing 2024-04-19 |
Four staff files missing updated TB test results | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-19 |
Multiple classrooms missing a set of standard unit blocks in their block area | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(5) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A set of wooden unit blocks |
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| Licensing 2024-04-19 |
Three infant feeding plans not signed by physician | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant |
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| Licensing 2024-04-19 |
Kitchen trash can not covered with lid | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal |
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| Licensing 2024-04-19 |
Laundry room door key stored inside lock | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2023-06-20 |
Caregivers shall provide a clean sanitized training cup for each child who is old enough and ready to drink from it. Caregivers must cover unused refrigerated training cups | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(h) Cup of milk not covered in infant room |
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| Licensing 2022-12-01 |
Toddler Feeding | 2022-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 Toddler 1 classroom: Toddlers sitting in table waitin for breakfast while teacher was still garbing up to serve. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-01 |
Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom | 2022-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Cough syrup unlocked in Twos classroom on counter |
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| Licensing 2022-12-01 |
Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables | 2022-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) Toddler 1 classroom: toddlers not belted in with safety belts while sitting in high chair seats |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper | 2022-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) No paint and paper at easel in YPSC, YPSB. No easel available in Preschool 2 or Preschool 1 classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Bathrooms | 2022-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Toilet in Main street with dried urine collected at base. After School B classroom toilet needs cleaned. Preschool 2 has mold on toilet base. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Toys stored in Main Street bathroom. Diapers exposed to air in Main street bathroom, YPSB bathroom, Twos bathroom, Preschool 2 bathroom, and Toddler bathrooms. Paper artwork in YPSC bathroom on walls and door. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Shaving cream stored unlocked in lower cabinet in YPSB. Baby Powder and Sunscreen stored acessible in bathroom in Twos classroom. Laundry Room acessible with key in door. Dawn dish soap acessible at sink in Preschool 4, Preschool 2. Diaper creams stored acessible in toddler B bathroom. Metal Stakes and other materials stored in area on playspace. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2022-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Two feeding plans not signed and dated by physician |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake | 2022-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Chairs stacked in toddler classroom |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured | 2022-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) Bottles in infant fridge not labeled with name, date, or time prepared. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall install a shock absorbing surface with required depth for the critical height of the equipment and covering the appropriate fall zone area under and around all playground equipment | 2022-05-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(6) Mulch needs replentished in areas. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food | 2022-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-141 Bag of moldy buns dated from August present in kitchen |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
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. | 2022-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Edna Mutchler working with consent explired 1/1/22. Patty Hanson working with consent expired 12/30/21. Kara Krempec working with consent expired 1/15/22. Myeisha Mason working in kitchen with no consent form submitted. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal | 2022-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) Lid not on trash can in Twos classroom with discarded food inside |
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| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring | 2022-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Sensory table not open and available in Twos classroom, 3/4s classroom, and 4/5s classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-04 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-08-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Five staff members working in classrooms without consents |
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| Licensing 2021-08-04 |
Inappropriate discipline | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Observed teacher roughly handling a child on camera |
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| Licensing 2021-04-22 |
Inappropriate discipline | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Teacher was observed physically restraining a child on her lap. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-14 |
Infant/Toddler Equipment; General | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131 There is no equipment to go over, under, through in the toddler room |
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| Licensing 2021-04-14 |
Toddler Feeding | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 Expired cereal being served in infant/toddler room |
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| Licensing 2021-04-14 |
Educational equipment and materials | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Many easels either missing or not filled with art material. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-14 |
Basic schedule of activities | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-58 Missing schedule in 3s room |
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| Licensing 2020-05-22 |
Rest periods | 2020-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 There were a few children's heads covered with their blankets during rest time. |
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| Licensing 2020-05-22 |
Bathrooms | 2020-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Not all toilets and sinks were sealed properly. |
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| Licensing 2020-05-22 |
Electrical safety | 2020-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 There were a few uncovered electrical outlets throughout the facility. |
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| Licensing 2020-05-22 |
Written program plans | 2020-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 2 classrooms had no lesson plans posted. |
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| Licensing 2020-05-22 |
Building maintenance | 2020-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 There were some water-stained ceiling tiles in one of the classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2020-05-22 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 There were some expired canned goods on the shelves. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Bathrooms | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 1 sink needs resealed to the wall. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Toddler Feeding | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 In one of the toddler rooms, the children were in their feeding chairs but they weren't strapped in. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Staff hygiene | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 An infant room teacher didn't wash a baby's hands after diapering. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In a few of the classrooms, teacher items (batteries, adult scissors, dry erase markers) were in unlocked drawers that were accessible to the children.-In one of the toddler bathrooms, a Renuzit Air Freshener stick was sitting on the sink and was accessible to the children. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Toddler Room Furnishings | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-130 There was a small tear in one of the toddler room changing table pads that either needs to be repaired or the pad replaced. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Building maintenance | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 -Drinking fountains in several classrooms overshoot. -There were some dusty ceiling vents that need cleaned. -There was a large hole in the wall in the school age bathroom that needs repaired. -There was a broken paper towel holder in one of the classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-31 |
Building maintenance | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 -One of the plastic light shields at the top of Main Street is cracked. -There were several ceiling vents throughout the facility that were dusty/dirty.-A few of the sinks need recaulked. -One of the classroom drinkning fountains overshoots. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-31 |
Childrens admission records | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 A few children's files need updated copies of shot records. |
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