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Karen's Day Care
Evansville, IN
· Vanderburgh County
,
Evansville, IN 47714
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 Number
82-9268
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
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
KAREN'S DAY CARE is a Licensed Home in EVANSVILLE 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-5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-5:00 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 2025-11-25 |
Wheelbarrow full of wood posts and items, cardboard boxes, pool ladder, several piles of dog poop, etc. accessible to children in the fenced yard at time of visit. | 2025-12-07 |
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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 2025-11-25 |
Large fan in bedroom accessible to children at time of visit. | 2025-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element |
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| Licensing 2025-11-25 |
Medication, batteries, etc. in kitchen drawer accessible to children at time of visit. Chemicals under deck accessible children in fenced back yard at time of visit. | 2025-11-26 |
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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 2025-11-25 |
Rabies documentation expired for 1 dog and missing for 2 cats at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2026-01-10 |
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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 2025-11-25 |
Lock not installed on gate at time of visit and holes in two chain link fence sections at time of visit. | 2025-11-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsupervised |
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| Licensing 2025-11-25 |
Smoke detector in basement not accessible at time of visit. | 2025-12-05 |
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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 2025-11-25 |
Fire extinguisher in basement not accessible and 1 fire extinguisher expired in kitchen at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2025-12-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-10-18 |
TB results expired for 2 caregivers at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2024-10-23 |
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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 2024-10-18 |
Several trash bags, wood panels, tarps, etc. accessible to children in the fenced yard leading to fenced play yard at time of visit. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(n) Caregiver shall not permit trash, flammable, and combustible materials, including, but not limited to, paper and rags to accumulate upon the premises |
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| Licensing 2024-10-18 |
Universal Precautions expired for 1 caregiver at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2024-10-18 |
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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 2024-10-18 |
Several tools and dog feces accessible to children in fenced yard leading to fenced play yard at time of visit. | 2024-10-28 |
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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 2024-10-18 |
Lock not secured on pool gate and pool fence section raised at time of visit. | 2024-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsupervised |
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| Licensing 2024-10-18 |
Suspension and Expulsion policy missing for 2 children enrolled at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2024-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child |
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| Licensing 2024-10-18 |
Immunizations missing for 1 child enrolled at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2024-12-01 |
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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 2024-10-18 |
Rabies documentation missing at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2024-11-06 |
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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 2024-10-18 |
Several paint cans in the bathroom closet and pool chlorinator on backyard deck accessible to children at time of visit. | 2024-10-21 |
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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 2024-10-18 |
Birth certificate missing for 3 children enrolled at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2024-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-10-18 |
Physical missing for 1 child enrolled at time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2024-12-01 |
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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 2024-10-18 |
Fence panel missing at time of visit. | 2024-10-22 |
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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 2024-01-03 |
Smoke alarm missing in basement at time of visit. | 2024-01-10 |
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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 2024-01-03 |
First Aid expired for caregiver present time of visit. *Send documentation. | 2024-01-10 |
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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 2024-01-03 |
Items that state keep out of reach of children-Hand sanitizer, clorox wipes and toothpaste accessible to children in bathroom cabinet, Laundry detergent accessible to children in laundry room, Roundup accessible to children on deck in backyard, pet shampoo, gas drops, etc. accessible to children in file cabinet in living room at time of visit. | 2024-01-03 |
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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 2024-01-03 |
Kitchen countertops are full of clutter/items and cannot be sanitized at time of visit. | 2024-01-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(c) Direct child care providers shall wash and sanitize all food preparation areas, serving areas, and utensils daily |
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| Licensing 2024-01-03 |
Dog poop accessible to children in backyard at time of visit. | 2024-01-07 |
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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 2022-11-03 |
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 | 2022-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR and Universal Precautions expired for Applicant and 1 staff present at time of inspection.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-03 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth certificate documentation missing for 1 child at time of inspection.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-03 |
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 | 2022-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Physical missing for 1 child at time of inspection.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-03 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2022-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Suspension and Expulsion policy missing for 4 children at time of inspection.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-03 |
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 | 2022-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) CPR expired for 2 caregivers present at time of inspection.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-09 |
The license shall be publicly displayed in the home | 2021-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) License not posted in the home. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-09 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2021-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Outlet covers missing from outlet in bathroom and livingroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-05 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Paint cans in bathroom closet accessible to children. Laundry detergent accessible to children in laundry room. Paint cans and chemicals accessible to children in bedroom and basement. Cig. butts and chemicals accessible to children on front porch. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-12 |
All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsupervised | 2019-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) Key lock missing from gate to the pool. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-12 |
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 | 2019-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB results missing for 1 household member.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-12 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2019-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Physical missing for 1 household member.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-12 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2019-12-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Fingerprint receipt has expired for applicant and 1 staff. Fingerprint receipt missing for 1 household member.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-12 |
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 | 2019-12-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Drug test results missing for 1 household member.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-11 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2018-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Physical missing for 1 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-11 |
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 | 2018-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR missing for applicant and 1 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-11 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2018-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Birth certificate missing for 2 children. Home consent form missing for 1 child.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-11 |
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 | 2018-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Physical missing for 1 child.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-11 |
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 | 2018-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) CPR certified caregiver must be present at all times during child care hours.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-11 |
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. | 2018-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Immunizations missing for 1 child.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. | 2018-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Vaccination records missing.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2018-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Physical missing for 1 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
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 | 2018-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR & Universal Precautions missing for applicant & 1 staff. First Aid & Universal Precautions for 1 staff member.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
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 | 2018-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Emergency medical care form missing for 1 child.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home | 2018-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) Notify local fire department annually.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2018-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Birth certificate missing for 7 children. Home consent form missing for 1 child.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsupervised | 2018-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) Lock missing on pool gate. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
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 | 2018-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Physical missing for 4 children.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
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 | 2018-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB results missing for 1 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
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 | 2018-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Smoke alarm missing from top of basement stairs.* Notify Joy once smoke alarm is installed at top of stairs. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
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 | 2018-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) As of July 1,2018, should be; IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(1), (a) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices as required by section 6.3(a)(3) or 6.5(a)(9) of this chapter, whichever is applicable; andSafe Sleep training missing for 2 staff.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
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. | 2018-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Immunizations missing for 3 children.*Send documentation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
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 | 2018-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) CPR certified caregiver must be present at all times during child care hours. *Send docmentation. |
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