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Joyful Noise Home Daycare
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Thirteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
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
Joyful Noise Home 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-Thirteen. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 1; PTQ 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-11:59 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 2026-08-06 |
Two kids did not have a physical in the file. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-08-06 |
Current CPR Certification and Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 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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| Licensing 2026-08-06 |
One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2026-08-06 |
Vaccination records are needed for the dog that is in the home. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. |
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| Licensing 2026-08-06 |
The smoke detector at the top of the basement stairwell was not loud. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home |
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| Licensing 2026-06-18 |
The gate that is attached to the fence is broken which creates an opening to the fenced in play area. | 2026-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care |
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| Licensing 2026-06-18 |
The children have played outside while the caregiver was observing from inside the home through the window. | 2026-06-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times |
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| Licensing 2025-07-22 |
Four kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2025-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-07-22 |
Items labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible under the bathroom sink. | 2025-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2025-07-22 |
Two kids did not have immunization records in the file. | 2025-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. |
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| Licensing 2025-07-22 |
Some kids did not have a signed emergency medical release form in the file. | 2025-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child |
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| Licensing 2025-07-22 |
Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee. | 2025-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 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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| Licensing 2024-08-09 |
There was not a gate in front of the basement stairwell. | 2024-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. |
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| Licensing 2024-08-09 |
There was a laddar acessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. | 2024-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
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 | 2023-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee Universal Precautions training was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
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 home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. | 2023-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) During the visit there was not a caregiver present with current CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2023-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Four kids did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
The licensee TB test was over one year old. | 2023-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 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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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
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 | 2023-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Six kids did not have physicals in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A consent to release form is needed for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-09-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Three kids did not have proof of date of birth on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-16 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2021-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) One fire extinguisher needs to be tagged and inspected. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-16 |
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 | 2021-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of handles on portion of CPR training is needed. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2020-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) 5 children were in the basement unsupervised while the other children were on the main level of the home. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
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 | 2020-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The water temperature was 128 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees.A car was parked in the fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
A basement area in which child care services are provided shall have a direct exit at ground level not involving stairs or ramps. The interior staircase serving the first floor is acceptable as the second exit for a basement in which child care services are provided. An example of an allowable exit is a level area directly outside the exterior door that is at least thirty-two (32) square feet. This area may be a porch, deck, or stairway landing. Bi-level and tri-level homes which are licensed and hold a regular license with the division of family and children, as of the effective date of this section, are exempt | 2020-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(b) The basement does not have the appropriate exits for child care services. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Items labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible in the kitchen area. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2020-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) One fire extinguisher needs to be tagged and inspection or replaced. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2020-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) 13 children were present in the home with one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2019-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One child did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
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 | 2019-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) There was not a drug screen on file for one caregiver that is working in the home. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule | 2019-09-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) There was not a business license on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2019-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) One child did not have a signed discipline policy in the file.There was not a suspension and explusion policy on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2019-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning chemicals were accessible under the bathroom sink. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2019-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) The fire extinguishers need to be inspected and tagged. There was not a fire extinguisher in the basement. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2019-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Annual consent to release forms have not been submitted for the provider one caregiver and one household member. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2019-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Three children did not have a signed emergency release form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
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 | 2019-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) There was not anyone present during the visit with annual CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2019-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) There was not a smoke detector at the top of the basement stairwell. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
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 | 2019-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Four children did not have physicals in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Three children did not have a birth certificate in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
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 | 2019-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The water temperature was 145 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2019-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) One child did not have a signed outing form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2019-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) One child did not have a signed enrollment form. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
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 | 2019-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) There was a car parked in the fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-27 |
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 | 2019-10-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) There was not any verification of annual CPR and Universal Precautions training for the provider and two caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2018-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Smoke detector at basement stairwell not working |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
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 | 2018-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Water temperature was 127 degree's |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
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 | 2018-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) No proof CPR, Universal Precautions or first aid for one caregiver |
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