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Hands Of Care

Portage, IN · Porter County
, Portage, IN 46368
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Thirteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1

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Contact Information

📞 (616) 888-4429
Portage, IN 46368
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Feb 3, 2024
Expired
Jul 31, 2024
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

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Hands Of Care is a Licensed Home in PORTAGE IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Thirteen. 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2024-01-11
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age 2024-01-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1)
The TB Test results are needed for one household member.
Licensing
2024-01-11
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 2024-01-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a)
There were poles and bars accessible in the outdoor fence in play area.
Licensing
2024-01-11
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider 2024-01-12
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1)
The drug screen results are needed for one household member.
Licensing
2024-01-11
The caregiver must maintain a first aid kit (as recommended by the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent), including, but not limited to, syrup of ipecac with current date, in the child care home 2024-01-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(b)
A first aid kit is needed.
Licensing
2024-01-11
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers 2024-01-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5)
Verifcation of in person CPR training is needed for the licensee. CPR was completed fully online.
Licensing
2024-01-11
A garage or any other area where hazardous materials are stored shall not be considered an approved exit 2024-01-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(f)
The second exit goes through the garage. The garage needs to be clear of hazardous materials in order to be used as an approved exit.
Licensing
2024-01-11
Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency 2024-01-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14)
An evacuation plan was not posted.

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