Kid City USA - Elkhart IN Licensed Center

631 Simpson Ave , Elkhart IN 46516
(574) 444-3543

About the Provider

Description: Kid City USA is a Licensed Center in Elkhart IN, with a maximum capacity of 84 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: PTQ 1; PTQ 2;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 84
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Oct 01, 2020
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-07-22
Bathrooms
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Brooms stored in bathrooms.
Licensing
2021-07-22
Child/staff ratios and supervision
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
School age room observed out of ratio with 17 children ages 5 and up with 1 staff.
Licensing
2021-07-22
Infant Feeding
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134
Infant eating bottle while laying in crib.
Licensing
2021-07-22
Inappropriate discipline
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55
A teacher was observed not following the company discipline policy.
Licensing
2021-07-22
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Hand sanitizer accessible in classrooms.Diaper cream accessible in infant room and toddler room.
Licensing
2021-07-22
Written program plans
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60
Lesson plans missing from school age room.Not all lesson plans were currently dated.
Licensing
2021-07-22
Kitchen and food preparation areas
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Food stored in boxes directly on floor.
Licensing
2021-07-22
Rest periods
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53
3 year old had head covered on cot.Infant under a year had blanket in crib while awake.
Licensing
2021-07-22
Playground and Outdoor Safety
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
Mulch is not sufficient.
Licensing
2020-09-29
The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal 2020-09-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a)
The trash can in the kitchen contained a lot of food waste, but there was no lid on it. The lid was on the floor next to the can.
Licensing
2020-09-29
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2020-09-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
-The 3-compartment sink in the kitchen has areas that need to be recaulked so that it's completely sealed to the wall.-The kitchen microwave is dirty inside and needs cleaned out.
Licensing
2020-09-29
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 2020-09-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
There were no staff files/records on site for consultant to review.
Licensing
2020-09-29
Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: The center shall not serve or have accessible to children ades, drinks, soft drinks, or powders 2020-09-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(3)
There was a can of Pepsi and a can of Halo sitting on top of a shelf where children were able to see it. These types of drinks should be kept somewhere where the children cannot see them.
Licensing
2020-09-29
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2020-10-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
-The safety surface on the playground is low-There were weeds growing on the playground that need to be removed-The toddler swing had A-frame sides with a crossbar. A-frame swing sides are not allowed because it could encourage children to climb. 5.3. .1 General swing recommendation-swings shouldbe suspended from support structures that discourage climbing.• A-frame support structures should not have horizontal cross-bars.
Licensing
2020-09-29
Bathrooms 2020-10-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
No NonCompliances Cited

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