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Kad Akademy LLC
Dyer, IN
· Lake County
1440 Sheffield Ave,
Dyer, IN 46311
Quick Facts
Capacity
77 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Twelve
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 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
Kad Akademy LLC is a Licensed Center in Dyer IN, with a maximum capacity of 77 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of Infant-Twelve; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Sunday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-05-12 |
Z.D. and N.P. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | 2026-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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. |
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| Licensing 2026-05-12 |
The infant and two-three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified caregivers with seven infants and the required ratio for that age group is two. They had one qualified caregivers with seventeen two and a half to three years old and the required ratio for that age group is three. 1:7; 1:17 | 2026-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2026-05-12 |
One staff who was observed to be working within the infant room was missing proof of Safe Sleep Modules 1 & 2. | 2026-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee 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. |
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| Licensing 2026-04-24 |
On 4/18/26, video showed a caregiver grabbing 3 yr old child by one ankle and dragging child across the classroom on his back. | 2026-04-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2026-04-24 |
At time of visit, a 5 mth old infant sleeping in a crib wearing a headband and a pacifier attached with a tether. | 2026-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping |
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| Licensing 2026-01-28 |
Child was fed wheat bread which was on his allergy list. | 2026-01-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician |
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| Licensing 2025-12-08 |
In the infant classroom, hazardous items such as shaving cream, disinfectant spray, etc were accessible to children. All items that state keep out of reach of children, must be kept out of reach of children or behind a lock and key. Staff purse was also under the cabinet and must be out of reach or locked. | 2025-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2025-12-08 |
When consultants entered the infant room, a child was awake in a crib with the mattress at its highest/sides at their shortest height. | 2025-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(l) When a child is in a crib, caregivers shall extend the sides to their fullest height |
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| Licensing 2025-12-08 |
In the toddler bathroom, there was a mop, broom and dustpan. All items in the bathroom must relate to toileting and be sanitizable. | 2025-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2025-04-10 |
According to staff schedule, only one staff is scheduled overnight (specifically midnight). | 2025-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2024-11-20 |
Diapers in the cubbies in the Honeybee room and in the infant room (by the changing table) are accessible to children. | 2024-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-11-20 |
Soothe and Cool Protect is accessible to children in the restroom. Outdoor carpet adhesive was on the playground. These items state keep out of reach of children. | 2024-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2024-11-20 |
Infant and toddler staff on site on day of visit do not have first aid training on file. Staff are KC,ADB,KB,MD | 2024-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid |
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| Licensing 2024-11-20 |
Infant and toddler teachers on site at the time of visit do not have current CPR on file. Staff are KC,ADB,KB,MD | 2024-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate |
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| Licensing 2024-11-20 |
Interest areas are not clearly defined in the rooms. | 2024-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 General program components |
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| Licensing 2024-11-20 |
Director stated the following staff are lead caregivers: KB (todds) and AB (preschool); neither are qualified as lead caregivers. | 2024-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 Lead caregiver qualifications |
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| Licensing 2024-08-06 |
Owner reported that a staff member sat "criss-cross applesauce" while holding a child between their legs rendering him unable to move because he didn't want to take a nap | 2024-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-08-06 |
File was unavailable for child T | 2024-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records |
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| Licensing 2024-08-06 |
Owner reported inappropriate discipline to DCS and parent, but did not notify the division/consultant. | 2024-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel |
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| Licensing 2024-08-06 |
Staff served snack to children without a hairnet or apron on. | 2024-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene |
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| Licensing 2024-07-24 |
Duplicate error | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-07-24 |
Please submit a written policy that will describe the facility's plan to correct ratio and supervision non-compliances if they are to happen again. | 2024-07-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy |
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| Licensing 2024-06-11 |
Director self-reported a child was "yanked" and "tossed him back over the gate" after he left a classroom alone. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-06-11 |
Child left the 4's/5's classroom and ran through the front reception area to the gate on the 2.5/3's side. This child, while outside of the classrooms, was unsupervised once he left the room. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-06-11 |
The small/infant playground measures for 3 children max, as stated in the 6.29.23 narrative. At the time of visit, there were four infants on the playground. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety |
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| Licensing 2024-06-11 |
On day of visit, there were 12 children on the big playground. 10 were toddlers and two were infants. When grouping children together, the max group size is determined by the youngest child in the group. Infant max group size is 8, toddler group size is 10. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies |
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| Licensing 2024-05-14 |
School age classrooom went outside and a child was left in the bathroom for 20-30 minutes. This child was at a 0:1 ratio while he was in the building alone. On the day of the visit, 21 children ages 2.5-6 were in the middle classroom together. Ratio for 2.5 year olds is 14:2, ratio at this time was 21:3. | 2024-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-05-14 |
21 children were grouped together at the time of visit. The youngest child was 2.5. The maximum group size with 2.5 year olds is 14. | 2024-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
Male child with birthday of 12/20/23 was asleep in a crib with loose fitting sheets causing the sheet to bunch up under him. | 2023-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee 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. |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
Infants were sitting on the floor with bottles. | 2023-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(j) Caregivers shall hold infants while feeding them bottles |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
The changing table in the infant room is more than 10 feet from the sink. | 2023-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(h) The center shall locate a sink within ten (10) feet of the changing table in the room/area or in a room that opens directly into the room/area |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
Bottles were in the infant refrigerator without being labeled. | 2023-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
Storage containers in refrigerator have food in them, but are not labeled with name of food, date opened and expiration date. | 2023-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
The is a spot between the carpet and the wood flooring in the toddler room that has the subfloor exposed. This area is not sanitizable. | 2023-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-143(d)(1) The floor covering in infant and toddler rooms shall meet the following standards: It shall be safe and easily cleaned |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
Director does not have qualifications on file. Please send course discriptions to consultant no later than 12/27/23. | 2023-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
In the toddler room, the art easel does not have paint or paper on it or beside it. | 2023-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
Television was playing during consultant's visit. The movie Trolls was playing; this is not considered educational and was not on a lesson plan. | 2023-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-64(2) Television use in the classroom shall meet the following guidelines: All programs must be for educational purposes only and incorporated into lesson plans |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
5 staff do not have evidence of Health and Safety trainings in their files. Staff are: ZH, BW, MK, AD, JW. | 2023-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(4) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Ensuring that caregivers receive ongoing training |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
4 staff do not show evidence of a TB test on file: ZH,BR,FH,BW. All hired in between 7/10/23 and 9/11/23 | 2023-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) 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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
4 staff do not show evidence of a drug test on file: EM,BW,AD, and JW. JW is dated 4 months prior to hire date, must be done at hire. | 2023-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
Freezer in the kitchen does not have a thermometer in it. | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
Feeding plans are not available for children under 12 months of age. | 2023-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Posted items |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
One staff (JW) does not have evidence of child abuse and neglect training in file. | 2023-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
Four staff do not have evidence of a high school diploma or higher in their files. Employees are: ZH, EM, FH, BW | 2023-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
4 staff do not show evidence of a physical on file: ZH,BR,FH,BW. All hired in between 7/10/23 and 9/11/23 | 2023-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
No staff have evidence of an orientation sheet in their files. | 2023-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
Art materials are missing from classrooms. | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
2 staff do not show evidence of universal precautions training in their file. Staff are: EM,BW | 2023-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
Both caregivers in the infant room do not have first aid training in their file. Staff are: EM, AD. One Toddler staff does not have first aid trainings in file. Staff is MK. | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid |
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| Licensing 2023-10-23 |
Both infant staff and one toddler staff do not have CPR training in their files: ZH, AD, MK | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate |
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| Licensing 2023-08-21 |
Two boys were in the school age area without a caregiver in that space, making the ratio 2:0 and it should be 2:1. | 2023-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A set of wooden unit blocks | 2023-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(5) Wooden unit blocks are not in any classroom. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring | 2023-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Classrooms do not have a table or container for measuring and pouring. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Staff shall require any person picking up a child, and not known by the caregiver, to provide identification | 2023-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-17(b) Policy needs to state ID needs to be provided. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Infant/toddler room furnishings; general | 2023-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128 Infant and toddler rooms are missing shatterproof mirror |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. | 2023-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) Admission records do not include inforamtion regarding child's development. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room | 2023-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) Art easel is not located in toddler classroom. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Infants and toddlers shall have indoor/outdoor small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around | 2023-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131(j) Indoor climbing equipment is not in infant/toddler classroom. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A book corner with comfortable seating, cardboard books, and cloth books | 2023-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(6) Three's room does not have a book corner. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2023-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Several items in the preschool classroom are not age/developmentally appropriate (i.e. ride on toys, slide, etc) |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Manual warewashing; sink compartment requirements | 2023-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-270 Kitchen sinks must be labeled with wash, rinse, sanitize signs |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
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 | 2023-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16(11) Policy needs to state that parents need to notify of arrival and departure. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper | 2023-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) There is not an art easel in any of the two's classroom. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Building maintenance | 2023-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Ceiling tile in the infant room is missing. |
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