Licensed Center
Kinder Care
Carmel, IN
· Hamilton County
1001 South Rangeline Road,
Carmel, IN 46032
Quick Facts
Capacity
102 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
Feb 1, 2024
Expired
Mar 31, 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 Carmel IN, with a maximum capacity of 102 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-6:00 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-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-03-05 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2024-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) At time of visit, toddler restroom contained a broom and mop set. Older infant restroom contained, mop bucket, chairs, broom sets. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-05 |
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. | 2024-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of visit, one caregiver, missing current fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-05 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2024-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of visit, ice melts contained in infant restroom. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-17 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 On 11/13/23, There was no active supervision when inappropriate touching occurred between two children. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-26 |
For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) At time of serving snack, an infant was fed hummus containing sesame. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-26 |
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) Caregiver reported on 10/23/23 she did not check ingredients for allergens before serving hummus containing sesame to infant. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-26 |
The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) At time of visit, one infant feeding schedule is not updated based on diet/age. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-09 |
Bathrooms | 2023-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 PreK bathrooms- both sinks seals are pulling away from wall. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-09 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 In the refrigerator and freezer thermometers are missing. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-09 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2023-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 One infant had bottles not labeled with infants name and date prepared. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-09 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2023-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 In PreK room- The yellow shelving unit is broken and chipped on the bottom corner. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-02 |
For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician | 2023-02-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) At time of serving of food, a child with egg allergy was given a veggie patty containing egg. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-20 |
For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician | 2022-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) Provider inadvertently gave food with egg whites to a child who is allergic to eggs |
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| Complaints 2022-08-19 |
For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician | 2022-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) Provider not in compliance with providing appropriate foods for child on special diet. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-22 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-02-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 No proof of a certified food handler. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-22 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2022-02-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The PS room has opened diapers stored under the sink near a pipe. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-22 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Mechanical closet in the PK room is unlocked and it has cleaners stored in it. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-22 |
The center shall use divided plates for children two (2) years of age and younger | 2022-02-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(n) Toddlers and two year olds did not use divided plates for lunch. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate | 2021-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) One staff working with infants and toddlers does not have CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) An infant was given another infant bottle containing breast milk. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Employment of a new director | 2021-05-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(10) The director is no longer employed and it was not reported licensing consultant. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) *It was reported that an infant was given another infant bottle containing breast milk. *During the inspection consultant observed a two year old had left her room and was found in the PK room. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
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. | 2021-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One new hire does not have a consent turned in and is working. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Consultant observed a 12;2 ratio in the toddler room. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child | 2021-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) There are twelve children in the toddler room (max group size is 10). |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
A licensee 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. | 2021-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1) One staff working in the infant room does not have proof of safe sleep training. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood | 2021-05-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) One staff does not have proof of universal precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
Director responsibilities | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Infant was given another infant bottle containing breast milk. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months | 2021-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) There is more then 13 months between the oldest and youngest child in the toddler room. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
Staff orientation | 2021-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 One staff does not have proof of new hire orientation. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
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: an individual who: is employed | 2021-05-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) One staff does not have proof of a drug test. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2021-05-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) An infant was given another infant bottle containing breast milk. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-21 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2021-05-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) One staff does not have proof of child abuse and neglect training. |
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| Complaints 2021-03-26 |
Breast Milk | 2022-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-136 Infant fed wrong breast milk |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
Staff hygiene | 2021-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Cook is not wearing an apron while in the kitchen. PK and 2's teacher did not wear hair restraint or apron while passing out snack. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2021-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 There bottles are not labeled with child's name, date and time prepared in the kitchen. One bottle does not have a lid while in the kitchen refridgerator. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Purse accesible on the cabinet in the PK room. Glass cleaner on the counter in the PK room and cleaners in an unlocked cabinet. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: Training in CPR shall be appropriate to the age of the children for which the child care center is licensed. Training in adult CPR is required if children eight (8) years of age or older are present | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(3) Four staff do not have proof of CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Nine children do not have proof of a physical. Six children do not have proof of a birth certificate. Five children do not have proof of immunizations and four children do not have up to date immunizations. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually | 2021-03-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Four staff have expired TB test. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff and volunteers shall have the following training or information provided according to their individual responsibilities: Child abuse detection, prevention, and reporting responsibilities (see section 13 of this rule). | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(b)(5) Four staff do not have proof of child abuse and neglect training. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2021-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Four staff have expired universal precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2021-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground does not have 6" of mulch. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet | 2021-02-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) PK restroom does not have toilet paper or paper towels. Two year old restroom has toilet paper sitting on the toilet not in the dispensor. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
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. | 2021-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Three staff have expired consent forms. Five staff do not have a background check done. |
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| Licensing 2020-02-24 |
Building maintenance | 2020-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Light is out in the toddler restroom. Fire extinguisher in the infant room expired on 9/2019. |
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| Licensing 2020-02-24 |
Bathrooms | 2020-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Older toddler restroom is dirty. Paper towel not in dispenser in the toddler, 3s and PK rooms. |
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| Licensing 2020-02-24 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2020-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Young toddler restroom has broom, paper, art supplies stored in it. Older toddler restroom has a broom stored in it. |
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| Licensing 2020-02-24 |
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. | 2020-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) One staff has not completed a backgroud check with the OECOSL. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-07 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2019-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Four infants do not have a feeding plan. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-07 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2019-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Five staff do not have proof of current Universal Precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-07 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Toddler room has a purse, Advil and Aleve in an unlocked closet. PK classroom has cleaners accessible in a cabinet. Radio cord is hanging from the cabinet in the toddler room. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-07 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2019-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Toddler restroom has broom, mop and toys stored in it. Infant restroom has chairs, toys and broom stored in it. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-07 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Canned peaches are sitting on the ground in the pantry (need to be 6" off the ground). Cleaning schedule and temperature logs not available. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-07 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) Five staff do not have proof of current Child Abuse training. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-07 |
Childrens admission records | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Seven children do not have proof of up to date immunizations. One child does not have proof of a physical. One child does not have enrollment papers. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-07 |
Written program plans | 2019-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 PK and SA do not have a lesson plan posted. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-07 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Five staff do not have expired T.B. test. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-16 |
The licensee shall cooperate with the division and the state fire marshal in carrying out these activities, including permitting the division and the state fire marshal to conduct announced or unannounced inspections | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-16 The State Fire Marshal conducted visits on 8/22/18, 9/24/18 and 10/10/18 the center has not shown compliance. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-16 |
The building shall pass on-site inspections prior to licensure and license renewals | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2(f) The State Fire Marshal conducted visits on 8/22/18, 9/24/18 and 10/10/18 the center has not shown compliance. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-16 |
Child care centers shall fully comply with all the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC that apply to child care centers, including, without limitation, rules concerning change of occupancy | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2(b) The State Fire Marshal conducted visits on 8/22/18, 9/24/18 and 10/10/18 the center still has not shown compliance. |
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