Description: Cherry's House Of Champions Daycare is a Licensed Home in Gary IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Fourteen. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2023-10-24 |
The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The water temperature was 68 degrees farenheit. The water should be between 100-120 degrees fahrenheit. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-24 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Eight kids did not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-24 |
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 | 2023-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) There was a broken basketball set accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-02 |
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone | 2022-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) The emergency numbers were not posted. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-02 |
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 | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) There was not any verification of annual notification to the fire department on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-02 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) A few outlets were missing protective covers. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-02 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) A can of pest spray labeled keep out of reach of children was accessible on the kitchen floor. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-02 |
A child care home shall maintain a written policy specifying the following: That the: use of: tobacco | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(b)(1)(a)(1) There was not a no smoking sign posted. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-27 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2021-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One child did not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-15 |
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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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) The drug screen results were not on file for two caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-15 |
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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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee and one caregivers CPR and Universal Precautions was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-15 |
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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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Three caregivers TB test were over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-15 |
Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) One pack n play had a hole in it. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-15 |
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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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) There was not anyone present with annual CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Bleach water was accessible on the kitchen counter.Children's Tylenol was accessible in the bathroom cabinet. |
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