Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Kidz Life
Cumberland, IN
· Hancock County
501 North Buck Creek Road,
Cumberland, IN 46229
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Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 891-4684
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Active Through
Jun 30, 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
Kidz Life is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Cumberland IN. 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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| Registration 2025-04-14 |
Early preschool classroom with peeling paint along wall. | 2025-04-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2023-12-14 |
Items labled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or hazardous unsafe accessible: -Girls Bathroom: Hair spray, mouthwash, and deordorant in black cabinet near door -Boys Bathroom: Two tubes of Aquaphor stored on diaper changing table -Sanctuary: Hand sanitizer on desk in media stage -Sleep Area: Clorox wipes, paint, hand sanitizer, cleaner with bleach, hand soap and Glade Air Freshner in unlocked closet | 2023-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2023-12-14 |
-Pull Ups, books and baby wipes stored on top of changing table in Girls bathroom -Baby wipes stored on top of changing table in Boys restroom | 2023-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) At time of inspection thermometer in Toddler classroom refrigerator missing. |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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. | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) At time of inspection two staff missing documentation of Safe Sleep practices. |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection vertical crack in the corner of wall in Preschool classroom. |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) At time of inspection three children missing documentation of complete immunization records. |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the inspectors from the division and the division of fire and building safety shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6 At time of inspection State Fire Marshal approval missing. |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) -At time of inspection one staff member children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified.-At time of inspection one staff member do not have any fingerprints on file with division making them Disqualified. |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) At time of inspection handwashing sink in Girls bathroom not sealed to wall unsanitary. |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices. | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) At time of inspection operator missing documentation of Safe Sleep training approved by the division. |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of inspection one staff member do not have any consent form on file with division making them Disqualified. |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of inspection two staff missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. |
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| Registration 2023-04-10 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) At time of inspection one bottle in Infant classroom refrigerator missing not labled. |
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| Registration 2023-02-16 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2023-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of visit one staff member present with children have expired consent form on file with division making them Unqualified: (MH) |
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| Registration 2023-02-16 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of visit one staff member present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified. (MH) |
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| Registration 2022-12-28 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2023-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" accessible and toxic:-Front Area/Hallway: Clorox wipes, purse, and hand sanitizer on black storage cubby-Unlocked Utility Closet: cleaning chemicals, bleach, ice melt and hand soap-Girls Restroom: Glade air freshner in cabinet near door; A & D Ointment on diaper changing table |
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| Registration 2022-12-28 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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. | 2023-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) At time of inspection a 6 month old male infant in the Infant classroom asleep in a swing with a blanket covering him. |
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| Registration 2022-04-01 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2022-04-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) The fire extinguisher's expired as of 12/2021. |
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| Registration 2021-10-14 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2021-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Two bottles not labeled with child's name, date and time prepared. Sippy cups in refrigerator not covered. |
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| Registration 2021-04-22 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2021-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Five sunblock bottles in children's cubbies. Three bottles of kids medicine in children's cubbies. One allergy relief in a child's cubby. Hand sanitizer on the shelf in the hallway and preschool class. *all items are accessible to children. Closet unlocked which has cleaning supplies accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2021-04-22 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Three infant bottles not labeled with child's name or date prepared. Sippy cups in the refrigerator are not covered. |
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| Registration 2021-04-22 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2021-04-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Children's coats are in a pile touching in the preschool room. |
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| Registration 2021-04-22 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One employee does not have a background check completed. One staff has an expired annual background. |
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| Registration 2020-12-02 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2020-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant freezer needs to be thawed. |
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| Registration 2020-12-02 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2020-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Children's coats all touching in the hallway. |
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| Registration 2020-12-02 |
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use | 2020-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Teachers not wearing smockes or hair restraints while handling food. |
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| Registration 2020-12-02 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2020-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) No themometer in the freezer. |
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| Registration 2020-12-02 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2020-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Three bottles on the counter that have not been disposed of after feedings. |
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| Registration 2020-08-03 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Infant bottles are not labled with time and date the bottle was prepared. |
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| Registration 2020-08-03 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Consultant observed a infant sleeping in a bouncer during the visit. |
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| Registration 2020-08-03 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) closet door unlocked which contains all school cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, sun block and disinfecting wipes on top of kids cubbies accessable to children in the hallway. Baby swing on playground has a broken safety belt. |
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| Registration 2020-08-03 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Two staff do not have universal precautions training certificates available. Other staff Universal precautions training has expired as of 7/30/20. |
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| Registration 2019-12-12 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-12-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 1 highchair missing seatbelt, 1 highchair seatbelt not being used, saftey hazard. |
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| Registration 2019-12-12 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2019-12-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) 2 bottles in the infant refrigerator not covered. |
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| Registration 2019-08-15 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Holes in the walls of the Preschool room need filled and sealed. |
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| Registration 2019-08-15 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2019-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Freezer in Infant and storage rooms missing thermometers. |
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| Registration 2019-08-15 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2019-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper changing pad has small tears in it, not sanitizable. |
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