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Hide And Seek Preschool LLC
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
2920 165th Street (A),
Hammond, IN 46323
Quick Facts
Capacity
69 children
Age Range
Two-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Nemeh Abuowaida
2026-01-15 18:02:06
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About the Provider
Hide And Seek Preschool LLC is a Licensed Center in Hammond IN, with a maximum capacity of 69 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Two-Six. It is open Monday - Saturday, 6:00 AM-8:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2026-04-09 |
Fence currently has a wooden board over a hole in fence. Also, the ground in not even with the ground. There in a 2-foot gap for children to slip out. Fence needs to be repaired properly, and the fence extended/ lowered to meet the ground. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6 Inspection notices for unlicensed ministries |
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| Licensing 2026-04-09 |
The fence needs repair correctly and appropriately and mulch need be apllied to the ground of playground. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-59(1) All program planning shall provide the following: A caregiver-prepared environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials |
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| Licensing 2026-04-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-59(2) All program planning shall provide the following: Encouragement and enhancement of expressive activities that include play, story telling, music, and dancing. A variety of art media is readily available for creative expression |
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| Licensing 2026-04-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety |
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| Licensing 2026-04-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-59(5) All program planning shall provide the following: Opportunities for children to complete activities |
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| Licensing 2026-04-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-59(4) All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to develop small muscle skills through play activities |
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| Licensing 2026-04-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-59(3) All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to use large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly, except when the severity of the weather poses a safety hazard, the wind-chill temperature is below twenty-five (25) degrees Fahrenheit, or there is a health related reason documented by a parent or physician for a child to remain indoors. (For a period exceeding three (3) consecutive days a physicians statement is required.) |
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| Licensing 2026-04-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-59(6) All program planning shall provide the following: Provision for privacy by arranging a small, quiet area that is easily accessible to the child who seeks or needs time to be alone |
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| Licensing 2025-04-03 |
4 staff members missing current TB test. | 2025-04-04 |
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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 2025-04-03 |
3 staff members missing current Universal Precautions training. | 2025-04-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
The twos room was over maximum group size with 11 two and three year olds. | 2024-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
In Twos, Threes, and Pre-K rooms there were teacher purses on the table where children can reach. | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
One staff member on site has expired fingerprints. | 2024-05-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
The twos room was out of ratio 11 children with 2 caregivers. | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
In Threes Room and Pre-K Room there were chairs stacked while children were awake. | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Indoor furnishings |
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| Licensing 2023-12-07 |
Preschool classroom has 11 children with one staff member. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Complaints 2023-11-13 |
2023-12-16 | |
| Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-46 Child/Staff Ratios & Supervision | ||
| Licensing 2023-09-11 |
At time of visit, director stated that teacher has given student snack that is on list of allergy for student. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician |
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| Licensing 2023-09-11 |
Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) At time of visit, director states that she bought children from unit A to unit C. Unit C is is not licsensed by the division and can not have children in that area until they are licensed. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2023-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 At time of visit, teacher in classroom2/4-5 class, was yelling at students. She stated that "your not at home, so stop taking off your shoes and socks", "your are a rude child, you see me talking to another adult, stop being rude". |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
The outdoor play area and equipment shall be well drained and free from standing water | 2023-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(e) At time of visit, sand tables present were full of dirty water and accessible to the children. In the corner of the playground area is two small buckets containing dirty water. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
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 | 2023-04-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) At time of visit, 3 staff member did not have TB test on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of visit, in classroom 3/toddler, staff present with children did not have consent or fingerprints on file, making classroom without supervision by qualified caregiver. Staff member in classroom 2 sent children to the hallway bathroom without supervision. Left students in classroom unsupervised to retrieve one student. Student in classroom 3 ran from room, teacher then left 4 students alone to chase child. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
The director responsibilities shall include the following: Ensuring that caregivers receive ongoing training | 2023-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(4) At time of visit, all teacher present only have high school education. Director is responsible for hiring staff with proper education requirements. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of visit, in unlocked staff bathroom, air freshener and hand sanitizer was accessible to students. On the playground, there is a metal pipe that has been cut in the center of the playground area, accessible to the children and poses a trip hazard. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Electrical safety | 2023-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 At time of visit, in classroom 2 & 3, a few outlet covers were missing. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 At time of visit, kitchen staff did not have proof of food handler training |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety | 2023-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) At time of visit, 4 staff members did not have health and safety training modules. |
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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. | 2023-04-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, one staff member present with children, did not have consent on file with the division. Making them disqualified. (MA) |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
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. | 2023-04-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of visit, one staff member present with children, did not have fingerprints on file with the division. Making them disqualified. (MA) |
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| Licensing 2022-06-09 |
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children | 2022-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) In the 4's room, there is bubble bath and hand sanitizer that is accessible to children. Both of these items state "keep out of reach of children". |
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| Licensing 2022-06-09 |
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 | 2022-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The trash cans in the classroom are being used for disposing of food items and do not have lids. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-10 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Desitin is in the drawer of the changing table in the girls restroom. It is accessible to children, but states "Keep out of reach of children". Medicated hydrocortozone cream is being kept in a diaper storage tote that is low and accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-10 |
When to wash hands | 2022-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-129 Both classrooms washed hands for lunch, but then played in centers when lunch was delayed. The children went back to the tables to eat before washing hands. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-10 |
Staff shall permit children to eat promptly when they sit down | 2022-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(g) At approximately 12:45, the owner had the preschool caregiver take her students to wash hands. They then sat down at the lunch table for approximately 10 minutes waiting for lunch. The caregiver was singing songs with the children for 10 minutes, the children were then allowed to get up and go to the reading area. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-10 |
Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen | 2022-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) Food was transported on a cart to each of the classrooms. It was uncovered and not protected from containamation. Plates were stacked, so the bottom of three plates were touching the food of the plate under them. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-10 |
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 | 2022-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Medicated hydrocortozone cream is being kept in the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid | 2021-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) When the only caregiver with first aid training left the premises, there was no one on duty with first aid training. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
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. | 2021-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One caregiver working on the premises with access to the children does not have fingerprints for a national criminal history check on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police | 2021-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) One caregiver working has a consent form submitted to the division, but has not been deemed qualified yet. One caregiver has not submitted a consent form to the division, but is working and has access to the children. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 One caregiver in the 2's/3's room has submitted a consent form, but her qualification status has not yet been determined, therefore she is not yet a qualified caregiver. This makes the ratio in the classroom at the time of the visit, 0:5. One caregiver in the 3's/4s room does not have a consent form on file with the division, therefore her qualification status can not be determined. At 9:26, this caregiver was left alone (qualified caregiver left the classroom to use the restroom), making the ratio in the classroom 0:2. At 10:00 am, the qualified caregiver went to the kitchen, leaving the caregiver whos qualification status is not yet determined alone with children. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
Food labels | 2021-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-146 In the kitchen, milk and juice are not labeled with the date open. In the chest freezer in the storage area, the pizza bagels are opened and not dated or sealed. The fish sticks and tater tots are not labeled with the date opened. On the shelf in storage, the pancake syrup, pancake mix, and sugar are dated with the date of expiration, not the date opened. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
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 | 2021-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) Two caregivers who have been employed for longer than 2 weeks, do not show evidence of training in reporting child abuse and neglect. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: At least one (1) caregiver must be trained annually in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours of operation and with children on field trips | 2021-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(1) When the only caregiver with CPR left the premises, the only caregiver on site does not have CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
When to wash hands | 2021-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-129 Children did not wash hands after eating breakfast. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
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 | 2021-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) The handwashing sink in the kitchen does not have paper towels in the dispenser at the time of kitchen inspection. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director | 2021-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) There is not a qualified director on site. The qualified director's last day of employment was more than 4 weeks ago. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2021-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Two caregivers who have been emplooyed over 30 days do not have evidence of a TB test on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2021-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Two caregivers who have direct contact with children do not have evidence of universal precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation | 2021-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) When consultant arrived at 7:30, only one caregiver was present. A second caregiver arrived at 7:43. During the visit, one caregiver left the premises around 8:15, leaving one caregiver present. The other caregiver returned at 8:25 with milk. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 The custodial closet is unlocked. Cleaning materials that state "Keep out of reach of children" are accessible by children. These items include, but are not limited to: Windex, Clorox Spray, bleach, and ajax soap. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
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: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center | 2021-12-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Three caregivers do not have evidence of a physical in their file. All have been employed for 30+ days. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-14 |
Child grouping policies | 2021-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Consultant observed the children in one room together. Ages ranged from 2 years old to 5 years old . |
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| Licensing 2021-09-13 |
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times | 2021-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) Caregivers left the kindergarten room while children were in the room/area. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-13 |
Written program plans | 2021-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 A lesson plan is not posted for the room being used by children (Kindergarten room) |
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| Licensing 2021-09-13 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 The janitorial closet is unlocked and cleaning items such as Ajax, windex, etc are located at children's level and state keep out of reach of children. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-13 |
The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Weekly menus | 2021-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(4) Weekly menus are not posted in a place regularly viewed by parents. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-13 |
Posted items | 2021-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Handwashing procedures are not posted at the hallway sink. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-01 |
Water Supply | 2021-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(a) Fire and emergency evacuation plans not posted in every classroom. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-01 |
Dishwashing | 2021-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e) Paper towel dispenser is empty and chemical test kit is not available. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-01 |
Posted Items | 2021-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(7) Staff need CPR, First Aid, Universal precaution, drug test results, new hire orientation, and negative TB test result. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-01 |
Storage | 2021-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Pots and pans were stored in lower shelf and not protected from contamination. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-01 |
Plumbing and Sewage Disposal | 2021-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Weeds growing throughout playground.2 residentials pieces of playground equipment that are not CPCS approved are present on the playground. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-01 |
Food Safety | 2021-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Diapers being stored on open lower shelf of changing table next to toliet. Paper towel being stored on back of toliet and not in the empty paper towel dispenser. Cloth changing pad is not sanitizable. |
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