Hillcrest Community Child Care Ministry - Elkhart IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

4206 East Bristol Street , Elkhart IN 46514
(574) 266-7427

About the Provider

Description: HCCM is a caring, safe, Christian environment with age appropriate activities for your children.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: RM-99427-A
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2022-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-09-30
  • 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
2024-02-28
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Items labeled keep out of the reach of children in preschool room gray cabinet(Lysol wiped).3 bottles of hand sanitizer accessible in 3's room.
Registration
2023-04-27
The operator of a child care ministry 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. 2023-04-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2)
2 occupied cribs next to each other were touching, and not 3 feet apart.
Registration
2023-04-04
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c)
one staff with expired consent form
Registration
2023-04-04
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2)
Bottles not labeled with name, date, and time.
Registration
2023-04-04
The operator of a child care ministry 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.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2)
10 month old sleeping with blanket in crib.11 month old sleeping with blanket and stuffed animal in crib.Infant swaddled with arms restrained.Many occupied cribs of children under 12 months have blankets hanging over the sides.
Registration
2023-04-04
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
2's bathroom has items stored in it (plunger, swiffer, broom, lamp)
Registration
2023-04-04
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Lamp cord accessible in restroom of 2's room.Child sleeping at the base of table turned on it's side.Teacher purses and cleaning supplies accessible in Infant room.
Registration
2022-09-20
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container 2022-09-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2)
Baby bottles in fridge not properly labeled with name, date, and time prepared.
Registration
2022-09-20
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 2022-09-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Hand sanitizer acessible on a low shelf in classroom. Hand soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" acessible on a low shelf in classroom. Teacher purse acessible in unlocked cabinet. Sunscreen, bleach bottle, and lysol wipes acessible in lower cabinet in classroom. Infant diaper bag acessible in hallway.
Registration
2022-09-20
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions 2022-10-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
Universal Percautions training for all staff expired
Registration
2022-09-20
The division shall inspect a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter to ensure that the child care ministry complies with the rules of the division adopted under IC 12-17.2-2-5(a) 2022-10-04
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-4(a)
Two classrooms being used prior to being approved by the division
Registration
2022-09-20
At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. 2022-10-19
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a)
CPR for all staff members expired
Registration
2022-01-25
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers 2022-02-07
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
Multiple staff with expired consent forms (Amber Westfall, Rebeka polachek, Kayla Mora, Carol Pilmore, Jennifer Weaver, Amanda Carrick) and one staff member with no fingerprints or consent form submitted (Jayme Dick)
Registration
2021-07-01
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c)
Toddler refrigerator missing thermometer.
Registration
2021-07-01
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d)
Diaper changing table in toddler room was backed up to the carpet.

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