Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy - Hartford City IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

312 West Washington Street , Hartford City IN 47348
(765) 302-8671
1 Review

About the Provider

Description:

Formerly known as Helen Lieber Preschool, which has been in the community for more than 60 years,  Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy is now a full-day, year, round childcare with preschool serving children ages 3-5 years old.  Our qualified staff will provide tender, loving care as well as help prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond.  Your child will not only grow developmentally, but also social-emotionally, spiritually and academically through play and our learning curriculum.  

Additional Information:

PTQ 3;


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: RM-101178-A
  • Capacity: 27
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Paths to QUALITY Level 3
  • Rate Range $135/week
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 01, 2020
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Registration
2021-01-19
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use 2021-02-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g)
PS staff serving snack - no apron, no gloves, no hair restraint
CCDF Inspection
2020-12-03
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. 2020-12-03
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a)
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
Registration
2020-12-03
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction 2020-12-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
PS room - bleach wipes and hand sanitizer within reach of children on low shelf (corner of classroom)
Registration
2020-12-03
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet 2020-12-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Girls restroom - extra paper towels under sink. 3's room - paper towel roll sitting on counter, not in dispenser.
CCDF Inspection
2020-01-13
Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. 2020-01-13
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c)
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4
CCDF Inspection
2020-01-13
Orientation 2020-01-13
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4)
Orientation
CCDF Inspection
2020-01-13
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. 2020-01-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.
Registration
2020-01-13
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions 2020-01-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
1 of 7 staff missing universal precautions training documentation.
Registration
2020-01-13
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction 2020-01-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Boys bathroom - stained ceiling tile to the left rear corner of the bathroom.
Registration
2020-01-13
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers 2020-01-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f)
Main preschool classroom - opened box of cereal not properly sealed, labeled or dated.
Registration
2019-10-10
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction 2019-11-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Ceiling - hallway at the top of stairs has a large water stain and part of ceiling is falling.
CCDF Inspection
2019-07-16
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) 2019-07-23
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance
CCDF Inspection
2019-07-16
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. 2019-08-01
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.
CCDF Inspection
2019-07-16
Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. 2019-07-25
Type of correction needed: IAC 3-18-14(f)
The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
CCDF Inspection
2019-07-16
Orientation 2019-07-23
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4)
Orientation

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Reviews

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Jessica Jan 31, 2020
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Their childcare/preschool program is absolutely amazing. I would recommend it to anyone looking in the area. Natalie and all the girls and teachers were a blessing to my little girl ??

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