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IHC - Early Childhood Ministry
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
6501 North Meridian Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46260
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Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 254-2186
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-99060-A
License Issued
Oct 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 2028
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
IHC - Early Childhood Ministry is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Indianapolis IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:45 AM-5:45 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:45 AM-5:45 PM
- Tuesday7:45 AM-5:45 PM
- Wednesday7:45 AM-5:45 PM
- Thursday7:45 AM-5:45 PM
- Friday7:45 AM-5:45 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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| Registration 2025-02-19 |
In room 114 under the sink within reach of children was one tube of Disinfectant wipes that states keep out of reach of children on the label. This is not safe. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-08-21 |
In room 102A under the sink a plastic container had multiple screws sitting in it that would be unsafe because children have access. | 2024-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-08-21 |
In room 102A in restroom the disposable paper towel was laying on the shelf near the sink which is not sanitary. | 2024-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-02-23 |
8 caregivers presently working with children do not have current Criminal History Police check making them unqualified to be working with children. | 2024-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2024-02-23 |
8 caregivers presently working with children do not have current Child Abuse/Neglect check making them unqualified to be working with children. | 2024-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 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 |
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| Registration 2023-07-06 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Classroom 119 Clean smart labeled keep out of reach of children under unlocked handwashing sink, in unlocked closet clorex wipes and purse accessible to children.Classroom 117 disinfectant wipes accessible to children at side of cabinet. Classroom 111 Tacks located on shelf accessible to children. Classroom 104 Hand Sanitizer located on teacher desk label keep out of reach of children accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2023-02-21 |
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 | 2023-02-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection-4's classroom has hand sanitizer and Clean Smart cleaning supplies(both labeled keep out of reach of children) in unlocked closet accessible to children.2 1/2-3's classroom has hand saitizer and Air pure wick freshner (both labeled keep out of reach of children) by the hand washing sink accessible to children.2's classroom has adult scissors on a shelf by the entrance door accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2023-02-21 |
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 | 2023-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of inspection- one caregiver presently working with children does not have a child abuse/neglect check with out substantiation. |
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| Registration 2023-02-21 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of inspection-one caregiver presently working with children does not have a criminal history police check. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-09-20 |
Prohibitive Finding | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4 Aprovider is ineligible to receive a voucher payment if the provider: (1) has been convicted of a: (B) misdemeanor under this code |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-09-20 |
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| Type of correction needed: 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) | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2022-09-20 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-09-20 |
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 __________. | |
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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 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-09-20 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-09-20 |
Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. |
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| Registration 2022-09-20 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2022-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) In room 119, caregiver was encouraging child during nose wiping, but did not ensure child washed hands afterwards. In room 104, caregiver had children sanitize hands before lunch. Hand sanitizer can be used in addition to correct handwashing but cannot replace handwashing. |
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| Registration 2022-09-20 |
Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the inspectors from the division and the division of fire and building safety shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry | 2022-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6 Facility needs to register with IDHS. Last visit was Jan. 2021 |
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| 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 | 2022-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In room 117, there is Lysol on the floor of an unclocked closet; this item states keep out of reach of children. . In room 116 (3 year olds) purses are within reach of children in an unlocked closet (on a desk in closet) and need to be out of reach. In room 110 purses are on a hook in unclocked closet within reach of the 3 year olds in the room. In room 123, there were wet mop wipes in the unlocked closet accessible to children, they state keep out of reach of children on them. In room 122, hand sanitizer was on the sink within reach of children. It states keep out of reach of children. |
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| Registration 2022-03-28 |
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 | 2022-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) There are seven staff that are disqualified due to not submitting a consent. Eight staff and the applicant are unqualified due to having expired background consents. |
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| Registration 2022-03-28 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) There are seven staff that are disqualified due to not submitting a consent. Eight staff and the applicant are unqualified due to having expired background consents. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
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 | 2021-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Toddler teacher did not wash her hands before and after diaper changing. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Six staff have expired consent forms. Four staff are not qualified due to not completing a background check. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
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 | 2021-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Six staff have expired consent forms. Four staff are not qualified due to not completing a background check. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2021-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Toddler did not get his hands washed after diaper change. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
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 | 2021-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Diaper cream is accessible to children in all three diaper changers in the toddler rooms. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2021-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) One child does not have proof of immunizations. |
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| Registration 2021-03-03 |
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 | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) There is no diaper pad on the changer in the 2/3s room. |
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| Registration 2021-03-03 |
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 | 2021-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) A bottle is not labeled with child's name, date and time prepared in the toddler room. |
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| Registration 2021-03-03 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2021-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) There are five diaper bags sitting on top of cots in the toddler room. |
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| Registration 2020-08-26 |
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 | 2020-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Playground slide has a hole in it that is covered with duck tape. |
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| Registration 2020-08-26 |
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 | 2020-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Turtles room has diapers stored on a shelf and they are not free from contamination . |
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| Registration 2019-08-27 |
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request | 2019-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 One child does not have proof of a signed parent notice. |
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| Registration 2019-08-27 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2019-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Bottle in the Frogs room does not have a lid. The bottle is not being prepared in an approved kitchen. |
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| Registration 2019-08-27 |
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 | 2019-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Purse accessible in an unlocked closet in the Bears room. Outlets are missing covers in the Butterflies and monkeys room. |
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| Registration 2019-08-27 |
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 | 2019-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff has not completed a background check with the OECOSL. |
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| Registration 2019-04-26 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Art work in the restroom in room 102A and 114. Room 102A has items that are not sanitizable stored in the restroom. |
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| Registration 2019-04-26 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Trash cans containing diapers do not have lids in room 121, 123 and 122. |
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| Registration 2019-04-26 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Purse accessible to children in an unlocked closet in room 113. Diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked diaper changer in room 122, 123, 102a, 102b. High stacked chairs in room 121, 123 and 114. Outlet covers missing in room 110, 109 and 102b. |
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| Registration 2018-08-21 |
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 | 2018-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Room 123 has three bottles sitting on the counter with no lids. |
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| Registration 2018-08-21 |
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 | 2018-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Purse is accessible in an unlocked closet in room 119 and fox room. Two toddlers in high chair are not secured using a safety belt in room 123. Four bikes are missing pedals on the playground. |
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| Registration 2018-08-21 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2018-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Toddler child in the mouse room did not get hands washed after diaper change. |
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| Registration 2018-08-21 |
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 | 2018-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Three staff do not have completed background checks. |
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| Registration 2018-08-21 |
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 | 2018-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Room 114 caregiver passed out snack and did not wear hair net and apron. |
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| Registration 2018-08-21 |
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 | 2018-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Tiger room-diaper changer pad is ripped (not sanitizable). |
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| Registration 2018-08-21 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2018-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Two children do not have proof of immunizations. |
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