Licensed Center
Kinder Care
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
7010 Intech Boulevard,
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Quick Facts
Capacity
148 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Toddler; Two-Twelve
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Center
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
License Issued
Oct 1, 2023
Expired
Sep 30, 2025
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
Kinder Care is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 148 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of Infant-Toddler; Two-Twelve; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:30 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 2023-08-15 |
Posted items | 2023-09-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Toddler 2, Discovery Preschool 1, Preschool 1, Preschool 2, Prek 1 are without posted approved first aid directives in childcare areas at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Building maintenance | 2023-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 At time of inspection, bye bye buggy is at the end of the hallway blocking emergency exit. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 At time of inspection, Kitchen has noodles, cherrios; Frozen chicken nuggets, hamburger patties, shreaded chicken, and muffins are not labled with contents. Grilled chicken and mixed vegatables are missing labels and open dates. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Toddler Room Furnishings | 2023-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-130 Toddler 2's mini vinyl sofa has worn hole in fabric making it unsanitizable at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2023-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 At time of inspection, 5 staff are without annual child abuse and neglect training. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) Toddler 2's children's handwashing sink has a loose faucet at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2023-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 At time inspection, one caregiver was without annual evaluation and one caregiver without annual TB test results are available for review. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Vendor service | 2023-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-83 At time of inspection, there is no metal stem themometer avaiable in the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair | 2023-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) Both playgrounds have non slip covering coming off the metal steps making it not in safe condition. (Rust has begun to develop.) |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors | 2023-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p) Toddler 2, Discovery Preschool 1, Preschool 2, School Age, and PreK one do not have working mechanical exhaust fans at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-20 |
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring | 2022-09-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) Thermometer in the infant refrigerator is frozen in the freezer. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-09 |
Inappropriate discipline | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Teacher was terminated for using inappropriate discipline. |
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| Complaints 2022-05-13 |
Positive discipline | 2022-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Provider is not in compliance with positive discipline policy. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-20 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center | 2021-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Two staff do not have proof of a physical. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-20 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Four children do not have up to date immunization records. One child does not have proof of a physical. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-11 |
Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing | 2021-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Twos class has a clip board and book on the diaper changer. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-11 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2021-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Two bottles are not labeled with child's name, date and time prepared. Two bottles do not have a lid. Four sippy cups do not have lids. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-11 |
Building maintenance | 2021-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Two year old class has a water spot on the ceiling tile. SA paper towel dispenser needs mounted to the wall. PS vent is dusty. PK room has peeling paint next to the cots. PK sink will not drain (has water in it). Twos room ceiling tile is falling out. Kitchen cabinets and drawers will not close. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-11 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Purse accessible in a PK closet. Cleaners accessible in a PS closet. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-11 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Opened Cereal, cheese, bread sticks, chicken are not dated. Milk is not 6" off the floor. Kitchen floor is sticky, kitchen walls have food splatter on them. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-11 |
All food preparation surfaces and eating surfaces shall be sanitized: before and after use | 2021-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(i)(1) Twos class did not sanitize the table before snack. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-14 |
The outdoor caregivers will interact with children in all areas of the playground and ensure that all children are visible at all times | 2021-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(a) Consultant observed two teachers sitting on the toddler playground (one was writing on paper and the other was on a cell phone). |
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| Licensing 2021-07-14 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2021-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 The older children's playground does not have 6" of mulch around the playground equipment. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-14 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 One child is missing proof of a birth certificate, immunizations and a physical. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-14 |
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times | 2021-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) Consultant observed the toddler teacher sitting on the ground talking on her cell phone. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-14 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 On 6/2/21 from 11am-5pm the two year old room had a 10;1 ratio. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Two year old room has a 11;1 group size during nap. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Two year old room has a 11;1 ratio during nap. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One staff was hired on 1/16/20 and did not complete a background until 4/23/21. Two staff have expired consents. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Caregivers shall hold infants while feeding them bottles | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(j) Infant was not held while drinking a bottle. |
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| Complaints 2021-04-21 |
2021-06-02 | |
| Type of correction needed: 3 staff did not have current background checks. | ||
| Licensing 2020-08-13 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 No certified food handler. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-13 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Both playgrounds do not have 6" of mulch around the climber. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-13 |
Child grouping policies | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Consultant observed a 11;2 ratio in the two year old room. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-13 |
Building maintenance | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 SA room has outlets with no covers. SA girls restroom sink water is low. Infant cabinet door does not close. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-13 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Toddler teacher did not wash two children's hands after changing their diaper. Caregiver did not wash her hands after changing diapers. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-13 |
Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) SA girls and boys restroom has no paper towel. SA boys restroom has no toilet paper. SA boys restroom has no trash bag in the trash can. PK girls restroom has no toilet paper. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-13 |
The center shall use divided plates for children two (2) years of age and younger | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(n) Toddlers did not use divided plates for lunch. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-13 |
Toddler Feeding | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 Two toddlers are not wearing safety belts while in the high chair. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-13 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Consultant observed a 11;2 ratio in the two year old room. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-13 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Five staff have not completed a background check with the OECOSL. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-05 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2019-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Both playgrounds do not have 6" of mulch around the playground climbers (fall zones). Toddler sandbox is not covered or being racked. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-05 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2019-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Five staff have not completed a background check with the office. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-05 |
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 | 2019-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Three staff do not have proof of a physicals. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-05 |
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 | 2019-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) Four staff do not have proof of a drug test result. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-05 |
Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children | 2019-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) Purse accessible in the Toddler B and A room in an unlocked cabinet. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-05 |
Caregivers shall have had training specifically related to infant/toddler development | 2019-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-121(a) As of July 1, 2018, IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1)(a) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices; and |
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| Licensing 2019-08-05 |
Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The nipple must be covered | 2019-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(2) Bottle in the infant B refridgerator does not have a lid (nipple is not covered). |
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| Licensing 2018-10-15 |
The center shall devise and place a daily record chart in each infant and toddler room. This chart shall provide space to record information about each child as follows: Food and fluid offered and taken | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-122(a)(1) Infant daily record was not updated with feedings to reflect the day. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-15 |
Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Consultant observed a 14;2 group size in the 2 year old room. Max group size is a 10;2 with young 2s. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-15 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Consultant observed a 14;2 ratio in the 2 year old room. Ratio should be a 10;2 with young 2s. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-15 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Safe sleep practice violation-7 month old infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow on the ground for approximately five minutes. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-15 |
The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) Infant feeding plan is not up to date for one infant. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-15 |
Staff shall discard any formula remaining in a bottle after a feeding | 2018-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(j) Bottle was not discarded after feeding. |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms | 2018-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) Rug is in the 2s restroom. PK and SA restrooms floors are not sanitizable (need replaced). |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2018-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 No thermometer present in the infant refrigerator. |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal | 2018-09-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) PK, SA, and toddler room does not have a lid for the trash cans containing food. |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2018-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Purse accessible in an unlocked toddler closet. Diaper creams in reach of a child in the 2s and infant diaper changer. |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
Positive discipline | 2018-09-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 One staff did not use positive discipline (was terminated). |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2018-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Tire swing chains are rusty. Toy box lid has a crack. There are nine cots outside. |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2018-09-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 PK handwashing sink does not have hot water. Infant pipe is leaking under diaper changer. |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
Infant/toddler room personnel | 2018-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-121 As of July 1, 2018, IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1)(a) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices; |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
Building maintenance | 2018-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Toilet does not flush in the boys SA restroom and toddler restroom. PK wall has chipped paint near the cots. PK toilet is missing a cap. SA boys sink needs to be sealed to the wall. |
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