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Kid's Place Childcare
Gary, IN
· Lake County
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Gary, IN 46403
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
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
Kid's Place Childcare 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-Fourteen. It is open Monday - Sunday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
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 2026-04-16 |
The licensee and two caregivers did not have current Universal Precautions Training. | 2026-04-16 |
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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 2026-04-16 |
Two kids did not have a physical. | 2026-05-15 |
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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 2026-04-16 |
Cleaning products were accessible in a low kitchen cabinet. | 2026-04-16 |
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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 2026-04-16 |
A riding lawn mower was accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. | 2026-04-16 |
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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 2026-04-16 |
S.F. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | 2026-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-04-16 |
On 4/9/2026 the daycare did not have the proper number of qualified caregiver directly caring for the number of children while they were outside playing in the fenced in play area. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualfied caregiver present. | 2026-04-09 |
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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 2026-04-16 |
On 4/9/2026 the daycare did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the kids that were in attendance. They had one qualified caregiver with fifteen kids of mixed ages and the required ratio for that age group is 15:2. | 2026-04-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-03-03 |
One caregiver that was present national criminal history check (fingerprints) expired on 9/14/2025 and need to be updated. | 2026-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-05-01 |
Several dirt bikes, air conditioner condenser units and a lawn mower were accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. | 2025-05-09 |
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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 2025-05-01 |
Two kids did not have immunization records in the file. | 2025-05-12 |
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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 2025-05-01 |
Four kids did not have a signed outing form in the file. | 2025-05-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities |
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| Licensing 2025-05-01 |
One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file. | 2025-05-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2025-05-01 |
A current TB test is needed for two caregivers. | 2025-05-15 |
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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 2025-05-01 |
Four kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2025-05-09 |
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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 2024-04-04 |
There were at least 5 children files missing a release for emergency medical care | 2024-04-10 |
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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 2024-04-04 |
There were at least 5 children files missing a physical | 2024-04-10 |
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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 2024-04-04 |
There were at least 8 children files missing a birth certificate | 2024-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-04-04 |
There were at least 6 children files missing immunization records. | 2024-04-10 |
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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 2024-04-04 |
There were at least 5 children files that did not have a permission slip for field trips | 2024-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities |
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| Licensing 2024-04-04 |
There were at least 5 children files missing a signed discipline policy | 2024-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One child did not have an initial physical signed by a physician or nurse practioner on file |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) no staff member has tb test results on file that is a year old or less |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 3 individuals have not submitted a background check via ILEAD in over a year |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) one staff member does not have an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) One staff member did not have documentation of taking the Child Abuse and Neglect Detection Training |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 3 individuals have fingerprint results that are over 3 years old. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
Children may be transported by an individual eighteen (18) years of age or older having a valid drivers license and driving a properly licensed and insured vehicle in safe condition | 2023-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(b) Did not find the record of how the vehicle is insured in the home |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) There was a 5 month old asleep in a pack n play with a blanket in the crib laying beside him |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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. | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A 5 month old was asleep on his back in a pack n play with a blanket laying beside the sleeping infant. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
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 | 2022-04-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) New caregiver A.T. did not have an initial drug screen on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Diaper cream labeled keep out of reach of children was accessible on the changing table. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
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 | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) C.W., I.W., and E.W., did not have signed physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The discipline policy on file for C.W., I.W., and E.W. was not signed by a parent or guardian. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
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. | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) C.W., I.W., and E.W., did not have immunization records on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
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 | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) T.R. Universal Precautions training was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
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 | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The licensee W.C. TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
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. | 2022-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) New caregiver A.T. has not completed safe sleep training. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
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 | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) New caregiver A.T. did not have an initial physical or TB test on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) C.W. and E.W. enrollment form was not signed by a parent or legal guardian. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth certificate form 50548 was not on file for five children. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-20 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) There was a dishwasher stored in one of the rooms used for childcare.Lawn equipment was accessible in the fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-20 |
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 | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) One caregivers TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-20 |
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 | 2021-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A consent to release form needs to be submitted for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-08 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-06-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Medicine was accessible on a desk in the daycare. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-08 |
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 | 2020-06-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) A wheel barrel and a broken toy was in the fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-21 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2019-06-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) One caregiver has not completed the child abuse and neglect training. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-21 |
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 | 2019-06-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A drug screen is needed for one caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-21 |
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 | 2019-06-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) There was a hole in the wall in a room used for childcare. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-21 |
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 | 2019-06-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) One caregiver did not have annual Universal Precautions training. |
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