Kidz Connection Ministry
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Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday 5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Sunday 5:30 AM-5:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Registration 2026-07-23 |
The food handler in the kitchen was not waring an apron or hair covering while preparing the food | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) 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 |
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| Registration 2026-07-23 |
Milk in the fridge in cups needs to be covered until it is served to children | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage |
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| Registration 2026-07-23 |
The infant room had several bottles with unused content after feeding | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) 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 |
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| Registration 2026-07-23 |
There are 2 staff members working today with children who do not have current fingerprints and background checks on file | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2026-07-23 |
Cabinets in toddler room and cabinet in 2/3's room broken and could fall off hurting children | |
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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 2026-07-23 |
The diaper container in bathroom for toddlers does not have a cover | |
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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 2026-07-23 |
None of the freezers in the kitchen area have an internal thermometer | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-01-08 |
Universal Percautions certificates not in staff files. | 2025-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 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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| Registration 2024-03-08 |
Kitchen trash does not have a lid to cover food waste. | 2024-03-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables |
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| Registration 2024-03-08 |
Soap in children's bathroom labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children". Cleaning supplies stored unlocked under sink in Jack and Jill bathroom. Diaper bags stored acessible to children in hallway. | 2024-03-08 |
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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 2024-03-08 |
One staff member working with expired fingerprints. One staff member working with fingerprints but with no consent form submitted for a background check. | 2024-03-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2023-08-09 |
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 | 2023-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Diaper creams and sun screen accessible in diaper table drawers. Storage closet in Toddler room unlocked with paint accessible. |
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| Registration 2023-08-09 |
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 | 2023-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Diapers and pull ups stored on floor in Twos bathroom. |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
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 | 2023-03-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Three staff members with expired consent forms |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office | 2023-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Baby bottles being warmed in Twos bathroom. |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
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 | 2023-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Wax paper not present/available at changing tables. |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
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 | 2023-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Pull-ups and other items not related to bathrooming stored in Two's bathroom open to the air. |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
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 | 2023-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Cabinet under sink in toddler room broken. Drywall in infant room damaged/coming loose. Chairs stacked on top of tables in toddler/Twos classroom while children were present. |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
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. | 2023-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) No Safe Sleep training documentation on file for director |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request | 2023-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 One child missing signed parent's notice. |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) No current Universal Percautions training documenation in staff files. |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2023-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Staff using hand sanitizer after changing diapers instead of hand washing. |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility, which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Annual age appropriate CPR certification | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-19(9) Unable to verify current CPR trainings for staff - not on file. |
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| Registration 2023-01-26 |
An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. | 2023-03-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) No current First Aid training documenation in staff files. |
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| Registration 2022-01-18 |
Food storage | 2022-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Cups with milk in them in the kitchen refrigerator were not covered at the time of inspection (regular cups and sippy cups must be covered). |
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| Registration 2022-01-18 |
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 | 2022-01-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In the 1's room, baseboard is missing on the wall with the TV on it, making the wall unsanitizable. |
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| Registration 2022-01-18 |
Food labels | 2022-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-146 In the kitchen refrigerator, the following were open and not dated: milk, cheese, and fruit. In the freezer meat patties were not in original packaging and were not labeled with item name or date opened. |
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| Registration 2021-07-21 |
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 | 2021-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Outlet covers are missing in the school age room and room 104. |
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| Registration 2021-07-21 |
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 | 2021-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) The diaper pad in room 104 is torn, making it unsantizable. |
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| Registration 2021-02-17 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2021-02-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Staff missing annual universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2020-12-15 |
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 | 2020-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) In the infant room diaper creams are in an open basket. |
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| Registration 2020-12-15 |
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 | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) The 2's room has chipped paint along the red wall. The 4's room is missing a plug cover. |
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| Registration 2020-02-12 |
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 | 2020-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant:Handwashing sink not sealed to wall.Diaper change table bottom right drawer has disinfecting spray and dishsoap.Wall under window has paint peeling off.1/2 room:Wall under window missing paint.Handwashing sink not sealed to wall.Dinning area:Drinking fountain water extends past basin and onto wall/floor next to electrical outlet.RM 102:Unlocked green cabinet has staff purse, hand sanitizer, rubbing alcohol, and white out in reach of children. |
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| Registration 2020-02-12 |
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 | 2020-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Children's coats hung up touching in entryway. |
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| Registration 2020-02-12 |
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 | 2020-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Paper towel on counter in infant/1/2s shared bathroom and not dispensed properly. |
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| Registration 2019-07-30 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2019-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Chicken nuggets and breadsticks in freezer in cafeteria not labeled/dated. |
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| Registration 2019-07-30 |
Drinking water facilities shall not be located in restrooms and shall be constructed of impervious, easily cleanable materials and shall be kept clean and in a good state of repair. Drinking fountains, where provided, shall have a sanitary type guarded angle-stream jet head and an adjustable flow regulator | 2019-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(5) Water fountain overshoots drainage area and hits wall/floor when lever is pressed. |
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| Registration 2019-07-30 |
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 | 2019-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Mens Bathroom: Water spot on ceiling above sinks.Cafeteria: Disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer in cabinet above counter top in reach of children.Drawer all the way to left under countertop has liquid nails and gorilla glue in reach of children. |
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| Registration 2019-02-13 |
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request | 2019-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 One child missing signed parents notice in file. |
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| Registration 2019-02-13 |
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 | 2019-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) RM 103: Thermometer not working in 1s refrigerator at time of consultant's inspection. |
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| Registration 2019-02-13 |
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 | 2019-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Rm 105 infants: Diaper pad is torn making it not sanitizableCafeteria: Drawer under CCDF machine has whiteout in reach of children. Water fountain in cafeteria: Stream of water extends over drainage area. |
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| Registration 2018-08-30 |
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 | 2018-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Food handler not wearing a hair net. |
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| Registration 2018-08-30 |
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 | 2018-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Breast milk in 1's room not labeled correctly, missing date. |
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| Registration 2018-08-30 |
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 | 2018-09-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper pad in infant room is torn and not sanitizable. |
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| Registration 2018-08-30 |
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 | 2018-10-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant sleeping on floor. |
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