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Koala Daycare
West Lafayette, IN
· Tippecanoe County
,
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
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
Koala Daycare is a Licensed Home in WEST LAFAYETTE IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday5:00 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 2025-05-01 |
One staff member has not submitted fingerprints for a criminal background check. | 2025-05-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 |
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| Licensing 2023-07-31 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2023-08-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) There were 11 children in the child care home when licensing arrived with one qualified caregiver. (4 children 16 months and younger, 3 children between 16 months and 3 years of age and 4 children 3 years and older. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-31 |
A licensee 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. | 2023-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A 7 month old was sleeping in a bouncer chair when licensing arrived in the playarea. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Husband has not submit an annual background consent form via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2023-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) Could not locate the fire drill log |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
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: the provider | 2023-05-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) New staff has not completed an initial drug test |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-05-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Could not locate husband's annual TB test results |
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| Licensing 2022-02-25 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2022-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Could not locate one staff initial physical |
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| Licensing 2021-08-12 |
The electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. There must not be exposed or uninsulated wiring. If used, extension cords shall not be overloaded or over six (6) feet in length | 2021-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) Extension Cord is being used for the fish tank |
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| Licensing 2021-08-12 |
Child care providers shall see that childrens hands are washed at a sink with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks and after toilet use. Direct child care providers shall not permit children to use a common washcloth or towel | 2021-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(c) Children are drying hands on a community towel |
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| Licensing 2021-08-12 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Child Safety Locks are being used to keep items inaccessible instead of a lock and key |
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