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Hug A Bear Early Learning Day Care Center LLC
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
4905 E 56 street,
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Quick Facts
Capacity
54 children
Age range (listing information)
30 Months-Six
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Active Through
Sep 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
Hug A Bear Early Learning Day Care Center LLC is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 30 Months-Six; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM-6:00 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 2024-08-09 |
Within Staff files one staff member missing Physical form signed by a doctor. | 2024-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-08-10 |
The center shall not serve food items prepared in a home kitchen at any time, except with a physicians written order for a particular childs special diet | 2023-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(o) At the time of the inspection there were 2 children with lunches exclusively brought from home. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-10 |
General meal guidelines | 2023-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 A container of Almond milk was taken to the 2.5yr old room and then returned to the kitchen to be reserved. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-10 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 2 staff members in the 2.5yr old room left the classroom to go into the foyer/kitchen leaving the classroom without supervision of a caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-27 |
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. | 2023-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 1 Disqualified caregiver (CP) working without fingerprints on file with the division.1 Unqualified caregiver (SS) working with an expired fingerprints on file with the division.Send notification of consent form submission to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-27 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Upon consultant arrival the Kitchen was unlocked and accessible to children with items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children; dial soap and glasstop cleaner accessible under the sink behind a child deterrent. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-27 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: All anchoring devices for playground equipment shall be installed four (4) inches below the playing surface | 2023-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(3) The slide had 2 missing anchors and the other anchors were not installed four (4) inches below the playing surface. The teeter-totter anchors were not installed four (4) inches below the playing surface. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-27 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Fridge thermometer read 48 degrees F and the Freezer read 8 degrees F at the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-27 |
General meal guidelines | 2023-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 In Cafe B there were 4 water bottles without covers. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-27 |
Bathrooms | 2023-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathroom sinks in the 4's and 3's area need to be sealed to the wall. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-27 |
Building maintenance | 2023-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 In Cafe B, 3A, and 3B rooms there is paint peeling. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-27 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2023-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Documentation of CPSC certification for the slide and the teeter-totter playground equipment was not available at the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-27 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall install a shock absorbing surface with required depth for the critical height of the equipment and covering the appropriate fall zone area under and around all playground equipment | 2023-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(6) The shock absorbing surface was not within the required depth for the critical height of the equipment and covering the appropriate fall zone area under and around all playground equipment. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-27 |
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. | 2023-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 1 Disqualified caregiver (CP) working without a consent form on file with the division.1 Unqualified caregiver (KT) working with an expired consent form on file with the division.Send notification of consent form submission to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In the Cafe B room there was a purse on a chair accessible to children.In the downstairs 3's room there was a purse on a low shelf accessible to children. Main bathroom had handsoap on the sink and deoderant in a low drawer labeled Keep out of reach of children accessible to children.4's bathroom had handsoap labeled keep out of reach of children and a purse on a low shelf in the closet accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Building maintenance | 2022-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 In the 3's room downstairs the plastic floor covering is torn, tripping hazard. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Change in the use of rooms, especially regarding infants, toddlers, and twos, unless the room has previously been approved for the particular new use | 2022-08-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(9) The office on the first floor was changed and being used as a second cafeteria area without the written notification of the change in the use of the room. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 In the 3's room downstairs there were animal crackers and veggie straws not dated.In the kitchen there were a box of mashed potato flakes, and a bag of veggie straws not dated. 3 cans of food, a can of tuna and a box of muffin mix in the pantry were expired. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2022-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 5 of 6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2022-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 The 3's and 4's bathrooms hot water did not reach 100 degrees F. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2022-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 1 of 6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of a physical.2 of 6 staff files missing application.4 of 6 staff files missing annual evaluation. 6 of 6 staff missing missing emergency contacts.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Written program plans | 2022-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written lesson plans not available. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2022-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 6 of 6 staff files missing documentation of drug test results.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Childrens admission records | 2022-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 4 of 9 children's files missing documentation of date of admission.1 of 9 children's files missing documentation of a physical.1 of 9 children's files missing documentation of a parents work information.1 of 9 children's files missing documentation of a of birth certificate.5 of 9 children's files missing documentation of a doctor/dentist.1 of 9 children's files missing documentation of an authorized person to remove child from the facility.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Lead caregiver qualifications | 2022-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 2 Lead caregivers missing documentation of 8 additional training hours completed.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Staff orientation | 2022-08-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 6 of 6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of orientation training.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
In-service staff training | 2022-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 2 of 6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of 12hrs in-service training.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
Television | 2022-08-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-64 Television used while waiting for snack, not lesson plan related. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-07 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 1 unqualified caregiver working in the 2.5-3's room leaving the room out of ratio with 3 children and no qualified caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-07 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 1 unqualified caregiver working without a completed consent form to complete a background check.Send consultant notification of consent form submission and qualification. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2021-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) 4's bathrooom has a toilet brush, 2's bathroom has a toilet plunger and toilet brush, Cafe bathroom has a toilet brush all being stored in the bathrooms, not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
General meal guidelines | 2021-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 Filled water bottles/cups on table in cafe not covered. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
Bathrooms | 2021-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 4's bathroom had no paper towels in the dispensor, toilet paper being stored under the sink, not sanitary.3's bathroom has toilet paper being stored under the sink, not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Chicken nuggets and pizza rolls in the freezer not dated with date of opening. A container of food not labeled with contents or date in the fridge. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-09-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Rm 4A closet: disinfectant spray and a first aid kit containing disinfectant wipes both labeled with Keep out of Reach of Children on a low shelf in an unlocked closet accessible to children. Furnace room unlocked.Entry: handsanitizer labeled Keep out of Reach of Children on the entry table accessible to children.Unlocked storage area at the bottom of the stairs containing paint, wasp/hornet spray and insect granuals all labeled with Keep out of Reach of Children accessible to children. Cafe Bathroom: under the sink there was Lysol spray and bleach water labeled Keep out of Reach of children accessible to children. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-06-24 |
Meal components | 2021-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(a) Center does not have policy in place for substitutions on the menu for dietary restrictions. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-06-24 |
Infectious Disease Policy | 2021-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-15(c)(1)(G) Center does not have a certified food handler.Send documentation to consultant upon reciept of certificate of completion. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-06-24 |
Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies | 2021-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Kitchen and cafe do not have minimum lighting of 70 foot-candles. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-06-24 |
Food Service | 2021-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) The changing table in room 2.5 (b) not located within 10 feet of a sink. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-06-24 |
Hygiene | 2021-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Freezer does not have a thermometer. Fridge thermometer is broken. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-06-24 |
Ranges | 2021-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(d) The kitchen does not have a door. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-06-24 |
Storage | 2021-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) The handwashing sink in the kithchen does not have soap or paper towels. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-06-24 |
Plumbing and Sewage Disposal | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) First Aid directives not posted in any of the classrooms. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-06-24 |
Application | 2021-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) Diaper changing procedures not posted by the changing table. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-06-24 |
Food Safety | 2021-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Air conditioners outside by the play area not enclosed and inaccessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The center shall have a written policy for protecting the confidentiality of medical and social information that is consistent with federal, state, and local laws | 2021-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-44(c) Documentation of policy of confidentiality missing.Send documentation of policy to consultant for review. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The quantity and variety of learning center equipment and materials provided daily shall permit children to interact without conflict due to a lack of equipment | 2021-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(a) All classrooms missing adequate learning centers and materials such as art easels, unit blocks, science material, books, musical instruments, dramatic play supplies and sensory tables. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The centers written personnel policies shall address the following health hazards for child care: Infectious disease, including, but not limited to, the following: Hepatitis A | 2021-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-15(c)(1)(a) Staff health policies not available for review. Send documentation of policies to consultant for review. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: A statement that persons bringing or picking up the child shall be responsible to notify a staff member of the childs arrival or departure and that the person shall in some manner sign the child in and out by name and time of arrival and departure | 2021-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16(11) Documentation of policy stating that persons bringing or picking up the child shall be responsible to notify a staff member of the childs arrival or departure and that the person shall in some manner sign the child in and out by name and time of arrival and departure missing. Send documentation of policy to consultant for review. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy | 2021-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) Documentation of policy to correct inadequate ratios missing.Send documentation of policy to consultant for review. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Prohibitions against: smoking | 2021-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(5)(a) Policy not prominently posted in the center. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The center shall take adequate measures to prevent entry of insects and rodents. These measures shall include the following: Sealing around pipes, plumbing, and ducts | 2021-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-118(a)(3) Pipes under the sink in the bathroom in the cafe not sealed to the walls. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
Caregivers shall not: use time out for any purpose other than to enable the child to regain control | 2021-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(2) Documentation of policy for use of Time out not approved. Send documentation of policy to consultant for review. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: Policy regarding visits, field trips, or excursions off the premises | 2021-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16(6) Policy regarding field trips not approved. Send revised policy to consultant for review. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The center shall have written personnel policies available to staff at all times | 2021-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-15(a) Staff personnel policies not available for review. Send documentation of policies to consultant for review. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Kitchen chemicals stored on shelf above kitchen food prep area. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: A statement that the child will be released only to a parent, legal guardian, or other person authorized by the parent who has proper identification | 2021-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16(10) Documentation of policy stating that a child will be released only to a parent, legal guardian, or other person authorized by the parent who has proper identification missing. Send documentation of policy to consultant for review. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
If an intoxicated or impaired person insists on removing children from the care of a licensed child care center, the center shall immediately report the incident to the local police agency | 2021-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-17(d) Documentation of center's policy of releasing children to intoxicated or impaired person missing.Send documentation of policy to consultant for review. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date | 2021-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Documentation of policy regarding required health record missing. Send documentation of policy to consultant for review. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: Policy regarding the child care centers abuse and neglect reporting responsibilities | 2021-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16(7) Policy regarding the child care center abuse and neglect reporting responsibilities missing. Send documentation of policy to consultant for review. |
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