Kinder Care - Lafayette IN Licensed Center

2233 Brothers Drive , Lafayette IN 47909
(765) 474-3663

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to Brothers Drive KinderCare located in Lafayette Indiana! We are very excited to be assisting you and your family in your journey in finding a top notch childcare center. At KinderCare we concentrate on the education of young children in all categories of development such as cognitive, social, emotional physical and adaptive skills. Here at Brothers Drive KinderCare we rely heavily on the partnership of families in order to allow children to thrive and develop to their full potential. Teachers enjoy interacting with parents in efforts to learn about their children and help mold them along their educational journey. Families can breathe a little easier knowing that their children are in a safe and loving learning environment where teachers are passionate about educating and nurturing children.

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 18; PTQ Level 4;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 12269
  • Capacity: 108
  • Age Range: Infant-Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-09-30
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2023-08-08
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 2023-08-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2)
Five employees do not have current Mantoux TB tests.
Licensing
2023-08-08
Building maintenance 2023-08-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Bathroom dividers at bottom are rusting.
Licensing
2023-08-08
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 2023-08-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6)
Three employees do not have physical examinations in their files.
Licensing
2023-08-08
Staff orientation 2023-08-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32
Three employees do not have initial orientation for program and two employees do not have the Health and Safety Modules.
Licensing
2023-08-08
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 2023-08-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b)
Four staff members do not have current Child Abuse Prevention and Detection training.
Licensing
2023-08-08
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. 2023-08-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2)
One child is missing immunization records from their files.
Licensing
2023-08-08
Enrollment policies 2023-08-14
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16
Three children missing all enrollment paperwork from their files.
Licensing
2023-08-08
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. 2023-08-18
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1)
The director does not have a file. Safe sleep training was not found for director.
Licensing
2023-08-08
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: In-service training 2023-08-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(8)
Five employees do not have 12 hours of in-service training.
Licensing
2023-08-08
Bathrooms 2023-08-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Bathroom had extra clothing hanging outside the container.
Licensing
2023-08-08
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2023-08-14
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Preschool cabinet had cleaners on low shelf, PreK cabinet had teacher purse and medication on low shelf. Bathroom had a plunger on floor.
Licensing
2023-08-08
Written program plans 2023-08-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60
Preschool Toddler, Infant, and School-age are all missing current lesson plans.
Licensing
2023-08-08
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date 2023-08-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1)
Three children missing physical forms from their files.
Licensing
2023-08-08
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age 2023-08-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3)
Two children missing Birth Certificates from their files.
Licensing
2023-08-08
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant 2023-08-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b)
Feeding plans are not found for infants enrolled.

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