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Hands of Love
Chandler, IN
· Warrick County
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Chandler, IN 47610
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
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
Hands of Love is a Licensed Home in CHANDLER IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:00 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 2025-05-21 |
CPR expired for 2 caregivers present at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2025-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times |
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| Licensing 2025-05-21 |
CPR expired for applicant present, First Aid expired for 3 caregivers and Universal Pecautions expired for 2 caregivers at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2025-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-05-21 |
Physical missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2025-07-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray |
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| Licensing 2025-05-21 |
Health and Safety training Modules 1-4 missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2025-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families |
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| Licensing 2025-04-25 |
15 children present with 1 caregiver at time of visit. | 2025-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 |
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| Licensing 2025-04-25 |
15 children present with 1 caregiver at time of visit. | 2025-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.3-1 A Class II child care home serves more than twelve (12) children but not more than sixteen (16) full-time and part-time children at any one (1) time. A licensee who provides Class II child care shall meet all the requirements of 470 IAC 3-1.1 and 470 IAC 3-1.2 as well as the requirements of this rule. If there is any difference in requirements, the specific information contained in IC 12-17.2-5-6.5 shall prevail |
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| Licensing 2025-04-25 |
6 month old infant sleeping in swing in playroom at time of visit. | 2025-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. |
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| Licensing 2025-04-25 |
Cleaning chemicals, laundry detergent, etc. accessible to children in basement at time of visit. | 2025-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2024-06-26 |
Fingerprint receipt expired for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead. | 2025-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 |
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| Licensing 2024-06-26 |
Consent expired for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead. | 2025-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2024-06-26 |
Safe Sleep Module 1 & 2 missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2024-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. |
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| Licensing 2024-06-26 |
Universal Precautions missing for 3 caregivers present at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2025-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-06-26 |
TB results missing for 3 caregivers present at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2025-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-06-26 |
Drug test results missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2024-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-06-07 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2023-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) Upon arrival, 15 children present with 2 caregivers at time of inspection. Only 1 caregiver is qualified at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-07 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent expired for 1 staff at time of inspection.Consent missing for 1 staff present at time of inspection.*Submit thru I-Lead. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-07 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Safe Sleep Module 1 & 2 missing for 1 staff present at time of inspection.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-07 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2023-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Fingerprint receipt expired for 1 staff at time of inspection. Fingerprint receipt missing for 1 staff present at time of inspection.*Submit thru I-Lead. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-07 |
A Class II child care home serves more than twelve (12) children but not more than sixteen (16) full-time and part-time children at any one (1) time. A licensee who provides Class II child care shall meet all the requirements of 470 IAC 3-1.1 and 470 IAC 3-1.2 as well as the requirements of this rule. If there is any difference in requirements, the specific information contained in IC 12-17.2-5-6.5 shall prevail | 2023-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.3-1 Upon arrival, 15 children present with 2 caregivers at time of inspection. Only 1 caregiver is qualified at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-07 |
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 | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Drug test results missing for 1 staff present at time of inspection.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-07 |
Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio | 2023-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) Upon arrival, 15 children present with 2 caregivers at time of inspection. Only 1 caregiver is qualified at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-07 |
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 | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB results expired for applicant and one staff at time of inspection. TB results missing for 1 staff present at time of inspection.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-16 |
To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) Monthly fire drill documentation missing at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-16 |
The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) Notify fire department annually documentation missing at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-16 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) Quarterly Fire drill documentation missing at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-26 |
Child care providers shall give or apply medication only with prior written permission from a parent or legal guardian, and only with clear, written instructions as to the dosage, time, and reason medication is to be given. Medication must be labeled with the childs name, physicians name, and pharmacy. Over-the-counter medication must also be labeled with the childs name. The caregiver shall keep a record of the date, time, and dosage of medication given | 2023-01-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(f) Caregiver administered medicine without prior parental signature with dosage, time administered, etc. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-26 |
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 | 2023-01-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Drug test missing for 1 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-26 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2023-01-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Safe Sleep missing for 1 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Complaints 2021-12-21 |
Child care providers shall give or apply medication only with prior written permission from a parent or legal guardian, and only with clear, written instructions as to the dosage, time, and reason medication is to be given. Medication must be labeled with the childs name, physicians name, and pharmacy. Over-the-counter medication must also be labeled with the childs name. The caregiver shall keep a record of the date, time, and dosage of medication given | 2022-04-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(f) Provider not in compliance with medication administration regulations. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2021-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Upon arrival, 11 children present with 2 caregivers. 1 caregiver is not qualified. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent form missing for 1 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2021-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) Upon arrival, 11 children present with 2 caregivers. 1 caregiver is not qualified.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
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 | 2021-07-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Drug test results missing for 1 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2021-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Safe Sleep Module 1 & 2 missing for 1 staff member.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio | 2021-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) Upon arrival, 11 children present with 2 caregives. 1 caregiver is not qualified.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) Upon arrival, 12 children present with 2 caregivers. 1 staff member is not qualified.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Fingerprint receipt missing for 1 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) 1 staff member missing safe sleep documentation.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent form missing for 1 staff member.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) Upon arrival, 12 children present with 2 caregivers. 1 caregiver is not qualified. *Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
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 | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Drug test results missing for 1 staff. Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Upon arrival, 12 children present with 2 caregivers. 1 caregiver is not qualified. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-18 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families | 2021-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) 8 hours of Health and Safety training missing for 2 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-18 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2021-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Birth Certificate missing for 1 child.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-22 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2020-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) Upon arrival, 14 children present with 1 caregiver. Caregiver is qualified. |
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