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Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
· Allen County
9336 Illinois Rd,
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Quick Facts
Capacity
158 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Twelve
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (260) 418-8088
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Mar 24, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne is a Licensed Center in Fort Wayne IN, with a maximum capacity of 158 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 - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 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 2026-02-06 |
Feeding plan in Room 10 needs updated, last entry parent entered was for months 7/8. Child is now 11 months old. | 2026-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes |
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| Licensing 2026-02-06 |
Cots in Room 2 were in a U pattern, touching edges, not three feet apart. | 2026-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(t) Caregivers shall assure that at least three (3) feet of space is between toddler cots |
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| Licensing 2025-11-21 |
A staff file being reviewed did not have documentation of drug screen results on file. | |
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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 2025-11-21 |
Program self reported a staff member interaction with a twenty one month child on October 16 that was not positive discipline, employee was terminated. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline |
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| Licensing 2025-11-21 |
Upon consultant's arrival there was a sound machine on a hook on wall right next to crib with sleeping seven month old male, within reach. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping |
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| Licensing 2025-11-21 |
Program self reported a staff member using inappropriate, physical discipline with a twenty one month old child, employee was terminated. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2025-07-23 |
Program had an outbreak of hand foot mouth and did not notify local health department, divisions child care health section, or the child care centers health consultant. Notifying one of these is required when more than one child in the center has been diagnosed with a communicable disease. | 2025-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-14(b)(2)(a) When more than one (1) child in the child care center has been diagnosed with a communicable disease, the center shall take the following action: The center shall call one (1) or more of the following: The local health department for consultation |
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| Licensing 2025-05-12 |
Four year old child was moved to eat lunch by herself as a result of her behavior, not allowing her to converse with classmates. | 2025-05-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(j) Children shall be allowed to converse freely during meal times and snacks |
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| Licensing 2025-05-12 |
Child's file was missing a birth certificate. | 2025-05-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) 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: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age |
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| Licensing 2025-01-23 |
Although program verbally says they follow child's special diet, documentation on daily chart includes items that are to be restricted per physician. | 2025-01-24 |
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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 2025-01-23 |
Child with start date of 9/16/24 does not have a record of immunizations on file with the program. | 2025-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. |
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| Licensing 2025-01-23 |
Child with start date of 9/16/24 does not have a physical examination on file with the program. | 2025-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date |
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| Licensing 2025-01-02 |
One child file reviewed did not have a copy of child's birth certificate on file. | 2025-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) 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: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age |
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| Licensing 2025-01-02 |
Program self-reported an incident on 12/19/24 where a caregiver (now terminated) used inappropriate, physical discipline with a two year old. | 2024-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(1) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Inflict corporal punishment in any manner upon a childs body |
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| Licensing 2025-01-02 |
There is no climbing equipment in the 2's room, room 4. | 2025-01-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials |
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| Licensing 2025-01-02 |
Feeding plans not posted or available in infant room. Plans need to be updated regularly by parent once signed by pediatrician at enrollment. | 2025-01-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room |
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| Licensing 2025-01-02 |
Staff member passing out breakfast to classrooms was not wearing a hairnet or apron. | 2025-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene |
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| Licensing 2025-01-02 |
One staff file reviewed did not have documentation of a physical on file. | 2024-12-20 |
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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 2025-01-02 |
Menus posted in program are for next week, week of 1/6/24. Current menus not posted. | 2025-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(4) The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Weekly menus |
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| Licensing 2024-01-22 |
On 1/18/24 a (now former) staff member fell asleep in the 1's classroom during naptime, leaving the classroom unsuperised. | 2024-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Complaints 2024-01-18 |
2024-01-31 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with ratio and supervision regulations | ||
| Licensing 2024-01-02 |
No riding equipment in toddler rooms. | 2024-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133 Toddler equipment |
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| Licensing 2023-08-14 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 The ratio in the infant room was 6:1, over ratio. Was corrected while consultant present. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 1 year old child was left unattended on 7/18/23 for over 2 minutes, validated with video and teacher reporting. Child was not supervised, leaving the ratio 1:0. |
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| Complaints 2023-07-18 |
2023-08-24 | |
| Type of correction needed: progra out of compliance with ratio and supervision requirements | ||
| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
A center shall file an application under any of the following conditions: A minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a current license | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-4(2) Center has not filed application, expires 3/31/23. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) Kitchen staff was not wearing hair net in the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
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 | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Two staff members do not have a physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
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: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) One staff member does not have record of univeral precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
Food storage | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Opened bags of cereal in kitchen not labeled with opened dates. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-03 |
Television | 2022-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-64 Screen time/tablet being used to read a story to 2/3's classroom. Not indicated on lesson plan. Asked staff to show where it was listed on lesson plan, staff was unable to show consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-03 |
Building maintenance | 2022-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Sanitary - water cups with spout uncovered in toddler refrigerator and on counter of toddler room. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
Infant/toddler program; general | 2021-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-125 Infants in front office to correct ratios in the morning when parents arrive early or staff call off. |
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| Complaints 2021-09-28 |
2022-02-16 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with infant/toddler programming regulations | ||
| Licensing 2021-09-17 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-09-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 6 of 15 staff on site at time of visit missing a qualified background check (list left & noted in narrative) |
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| Licensing 2021-09-17 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-09-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Complaint - staff left toddler child on playground on 9/10/21.At time of visit one toddler staff laying on ground with eyes closed. Ratio was 9:1 on the playground - one staff was not supervising. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-17 |
Building maintenance | 2021-09-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Toilet plunger in bathroom in 4's classroom. |
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| Complaints 2021-09-10 |
2022-02-16 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with supervision and child/staff ratio regulations | ||
| Licensing 2021-01-25 |
General program components | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 Children in the 3's classroom waiting on the carpet to be called to wash hands. No activity. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-25 |
Bathrooms | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 1's bathroom - paper towels sitting on edge of sink. Toddler classroom (rm 3) no soap in dispenser. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-25 |
General meal guidelines | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 Children asked to wash hands and sit at table, no lunch was in the room at the time. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-25 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hallway - hand sanitizer in entryway |
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| Licensing 2021-01-25 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Consents - 2 staff have no current consent on file (BD, JK) |
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| Licensing 2021-01-25 |
Building maintenance | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Bathrooms (Girls/Boys) in the SA classroom - trim pulling away from wall. 3's classroom - plunger under the sink. |
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| Complaints 2021-01-13 |
2021-10-20 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with background check requirements | ||
| Licensing 2020-06-16 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2020-06-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Complaint visit Program made observations on Monday 6/1/20, documentation began 6/2/20. Staff was told a report could be made, report made 6/3/20. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-16 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2020-06-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Room 4 (2's)Group on playground was 6:1 |
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| Licensing 2020-06-16 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2020-06-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 SA leaving playground, entering through the preschool classroom (occupied with children) |
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| Complaints 2020-06-04 |
2020-08-17 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with reporting requirements | ||
| Licensing 2020-01-07 |
Childrens admission records | 2020-01-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 10 children's files checked. 4 of 10 children's files missing signed physical (health record) |
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| Licensing 2020-01-07 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-01-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Tote in toddler bathroom sitting on edge of counter with A & D ointment (within reach of toddlers) |
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| Licensing 2020-01-07 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2020-01-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Dried paint at art easel in 4's, 5's room.No paper at easel in 5's room. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-07 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2020-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 11 staff files checked2 of 11 missing universal precautions training documentation1 of 11 missing physical 3 of 11 missing annual tb documentation1 of 11 missing health and safety module training1 of 11 missing annual child abuse training documentation1 of 11 missing education documentation |
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| Licensing 2020-01-07 |
Building maintenance | 2020-01-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Sanitary - Urine all over toilet in 4's roomCoats on floor in 4's and school age.Changing tables dirty under mat. |
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| Licensing 2019-07-18 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-07-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Thermometer missing from infant room freezer. Breast milk being stored. |
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