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La Petite Academy
Fort Wayne, IN
· Allen County
7219 Engle Road,
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Quick Facts
Capacity
128 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (260) 436-8466
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
14108
License Issued
Aug 1, 2026
Active Through
Oct 31, 2026
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
We believe children need a safe, well-rounded environment that nurtures their whole self. Our Whole Child Education approach to teaching goes beyond just prepping your child for kindergarten. Our curriculum concentrates on seven sets of skills, including early literacy, logical thinking, problem solving, social understanding, physical coordination, creativity and positive character traits, such as cooperation and self-control. We believe that every activity is an opportunity to teach. Our motto, “Play with a purpose,†guides the daily curriculum designed to stimulate your child’s fullest potential.By nurturing all areas of your child’s development, we are creating good citizens and lifelong learners with a strong intellectual curiosity.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 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 2026-09-14 |
Four bottles of breastmilk were in a cooler brought from home in Toddler 2. Caregiver said she does not have a refrigerator so they keep it in cooler bag. Cooler not sufficient, milk needs to be in refrigerator to monitor temp is 41 degrees or below. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below |
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| Licensing 2026-09-14 |
One caregiver working in toddler room does not have current certification in pediatric CPR. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-09-14 |
Pull ups in uncovered trash container in child bathrooms in Preschool 1 and Early Preschool. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-95(a) Caregivers shall place soiled disposable diapers in a plastic bag in a tightly covered sanitary container that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2026-09-14 |
One caregiver working in toddler room does not have current certification in pediatric first aid. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid |
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| Licensing 2026-09-14 |
There is no water coming out of hot water handle in PreK handwashing sink, water on cold side will not get above 80 degrees. Caregiver reports hot water was "turned off" because it was getting too hot. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing |
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| Licensing 2026-09-14 |
When consultant arrived at 11:00 there were no children on any of the playgrounds. Toddlers Room 2 reports they did not go outdoors today at their scheduled time, the temperature was 64 degrees. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-59(3) All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to use large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly, except when the severity of the weather poses a safety hazard, the wind-chill temperature is below twenty-five (25) degrees Fahrenheit, or there is a health related reason documented by a parent or physician for a child to remain indoors. (For a period exceeding three (3) consecutive days a physicians statement is required.) |
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| Licensing 2026-09-14 |
Tables in Preschool 1, Early Preschool, and PreK not sanitized before lunch service. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(i)(1) All food preparation surfaces and eating surfaces shall be sanitized: before and after use |
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| Licensing 2026-08-25 |
Trash can in kitchen was full of food waste upon consultant's early arrival, had not been taken out from the day before. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(b) Staff shall remove all garbage and refuse within the child care center daily to an outside tightly covered trash receptacle that will not permit the transmission of disease or provide harborage for insects, rodents, or other pests |
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| Licensing 2026-08-25 |
There is no thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator available for daily temperature monitoring. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring |
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| Licensing 2026-08-25 |
Water temperature at handwashing sinks over 120 degrees: Toddlers Room 2 128, Two's Room 2 129, Preschool 1 128, Infant 1 128. Program reports having contractor out yesterday due to no hot water. Put in emergency order to have them back out, will verify antiscald still in place. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children. |
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| Licensing 2026-08-25 |
Items accessible to children: Toddlers Room2 - aquaphor and sunscreen in a low cubby, Early Preschool - container of diaper cream on floor in bathroom, Laundry Room open - paint, bleach, detergents accessible | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2026-08-25 |
Kitchen trash was full and not covered, with food waste in it. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-08-25 |
Program has not filed an action plan with the division stating ways they will correct areas of noncompliance. Document requested at meeting with the division on May 1. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-14(a)(2) The division may grant a probationary license to a licensee who is temporarily unable to comply with a rule if: the licensee files a plan with the division to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period. |
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| Licensing 2026-08-25 |
Dirty dishes from yesterday's food service were filling one compartment of kitchen sink, and there was a cart in the kitchen filled with dirty dishes from the day before as well. Classroom floors dirty, with food debris, small paper debris, and small toys. Preschool 1 had many toys and papers on floor, had not been tidied after yesterday's close. Tables, toy shelves, and children's bathrooms also appear not to be regularly cleaned/sanitized. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(i)(2) Staff shall take the following steps to maintain the child care center: Keep the child care center in a sanitary condition at all times |
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| Licensing 2026-07-20 |
Two caregivers, one in a toddler classroom and one in an infant classroom, did not have current pediatric CPR certification. Caregivers in infant/toddler rooms need to be certified in pediatric CPR before working in the classroom. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-07-20 |
One of five staff files reviewed did not have documentation of drug testing results on file. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-07-20 |
Program has not filed an action plan with the division stating ways they will correct areas of noncompliance. Document requested at a meeting with the division on 5/7/26. Program has not completed and returned Plan of Corrections from 4/27/26, 5/19/26, 6/22/26 stating how non-compliances were going to be corrected. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-14(a)(2) The division may grant a probationary license to a licensee who is temporarily unable to comply with a rule if: the licensee files a plan with the division to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period. |
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| Licensing 2026-07-20 |
There was a tub of diaper creams in unlocked cabinet under changing table in Toddlers 1, accessible. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2026-07-20 |
While consultant was present in the Toddler 2 Room staff changed three diapers, did not have the children wash their hands after their diaper changes. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage |
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| Licensing 2026-07-20 |
Two caregivers, one in a toddler classroom and one in an infant classroom, did not have current pediatric First Aid certification. Caregivers in infant/toddler rooms need to be certified in pediatric First Aid before working in the classroom. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(5) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Written records of current certification of first aid training shall be maintained at the child care center for at least three (3) years |
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| Licensing 2026-07-20 |
Toddlers Room 2 had seven children in room. Two tables were pushed up to wall, no chairs were available for the children, they were in locked classroom closet. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(b)(2) The center shall provide tables and chairs in each child care area as follows: A minimum of one (1) chair and table space per child regularly cared for in the room/area |
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| Licensing 2026-06-22 |
A tub of diaper creams under unlocked cabinet of changing table in Toddlers 1, accessible. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2026-06-22 |
Walls throughout program dirty/colored on, rugs dirty with debris, floors not clean, toy shelving and toy buckets dirty. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(i)(2) Staff shall take the following steps to maintain the child care center: Keep the child care center in a sanitary condition at all times |
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| Licensing 2026-06-22 |
A box containing an epi-pen was unlocked, on low window sill in lobby office space, accessible to children. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom |
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| Licensing 2026-06-22 |
There were nine children in Toddler 2, but only three child sized chairs available. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(b)(2) The center shall provide tables and chairs in each child care area as follows: A minimum of one (1) chair and table space per child regularly cared for in the room/area |
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| Licensing 2026-06-22 |
PreK classroom had twelve children ages 3-5 with one caregiver, ratio 12:1. Ratio for three year olds is 11:1, that room was over ratio. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2026-05-28 |
In the infant room, two staff were present with 6 infants. One staff present in the room had expired fingerprints, making the ratio 6:1. | 2026-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2026-05-28 |
The provider does not have documentation of a current criminal history check for KS. They expired on 5/11/2026. | 2026-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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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| Licensing 2026-05-19 |
Early Preschool 2's room was in free play time when consultant arrived. Only items available for the seven children present were blocks and books, shelving units containing toys were turned around/made inaccessible. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-127(3) Caregivers shall: make toys available on low, open shelves so children can choose their own selections |
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| Licensing 2026-05-19 |
Two's classroom door to playground was propped open with a lego block, no mesh screen on door. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open |
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| Licensing 2026-05-19 |
Three new employees completing onboarding trainings in the building have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. One staff member working in a classroom with children has expired prints, has not submitted new fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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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| Licensing 2026-05-19 |
One of two caregivers in Preschool 1 had expired fingerprints, can not be counted in ratio. Ratio of classroom was one qualified caregiver to fourteen three and four year olds: 1:14. Required ratio for three's is 1:11. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2026-04-27 |
Staff member in Toddlers 2 did not wash hands before serving breakfast. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene |
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| Licensing 2026-04-27 |
Program self reported two separate ratio incidents: On 4/14/26 a three year old child was unattended on the playground for ten minutes, leaving her out of ratio with no qualified caregiver, ratio of 0:1. On 4/15/26 five children exited the gated playground and were unsupervised outside of the playground leaving them out of ratio without a qualfied caregiver, ratio of 0:5. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2026-04-27 |
Program self reported two separate lack of supervision incidents: On 4/14/26 a three year old child was left unattended on the playground for ten minutes. On 4/15/26 five children shook open locked playground gate and exited the playground, were unsupervised for over one minute outside of the playground. At time of consultant's visit today a large floor mat was leaning against the end of a crib, blocking infant staff's view of child that was in crib. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2026-04-27 |
Program self reported two separate incidents concerning supervision on the playground. Videos support that the caregivers in one incident sat in chairs and did not interact with children in all areas of the playground or make sure that all children were visible before leaving a child on the playground. In the second incident the caregiver did not ensure visibility of the students shaking/escaping from the gate or move from a bench on the playground to view children. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-68 Playground design |
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| Licensing 2026-04-27 |
While consultant present children in Toddlers 2 did not wash hands before eating breakfast, went straight to table from play time. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(c) Caregivers shall assist and assure that each toddler washes their hands before each meal |
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| Licensing 2026-04-27 |
Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children: Twos 1 - Desitin and aquaphor under unlocked changing table, Toddlers 2- tub of sunscrren and exema cream on low shelf in unlocked cabinet, Toddlers 1 - tub with 15 diaper creams under unlocked changing table, Preschool 1 - teacher purses on low shelf in unlocked cabinet. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2025-12-22 |
Program self reported an incident that occurred on Dec 18. A staff member used punishment with a two year old as a response to unacceptable behavior. Staff member is no longer employed at program. | 2026-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(4) Caregivers shall not: use punishment to correct unacceptable behavior |
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| Licensing 2025-12-22 |
One staff file reviewed had expired child abuse and neglect training on file. | 2025-12-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-12-22 |
Program self reported an incident that occurred on Dec 18. A staff member used punishment with a two year old as a response to unacceptable behavior. This punishment included physically lifting child by arm. Staff member is no longer employed at program. | 2026-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(1) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Inflict corporal punishment in any manner upon a childs body |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of orientations. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Program self-reported that on 5/9/25 a two year old child was left unattended on the playground, leaving that child out of ratio with no qualified caregiver, ratio 0:1. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Two of two infants in high chairs did not have safety belts secured. | 2025-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of drug testing or results. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Program self-reported that on 5/9/25 a two year old child was left unattended on the playground, leaving that child unsupervised. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants). |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of TB tests/results. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of universal precautions training. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of physical examinations. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Caregiver in Blue 3/4 room was doing a full floor mop while children were napping on cots. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(j) Staff shall not do major cleaning, except for spills after meals and art projects, while children are present in the area being cleaned |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Program self reported to licensing that a two year old child was left unattended on the playground on 5/9/25. Licensing directed program to report to DCS. Program did not call and report. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2025-04-22 |
Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Age 3-4 room: 7 tubes of diaper cream in restroom drawer, 3 tubes of diaper cream under changing tables in 2's room (unlocked), sunscreen in low child's cubby in 2's room | 2025-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2025-04-22 |
Quiet/calm corners not distinguishable in any of the age two and older classrooms. | 2025-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(1)(g) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: Equipment and materials to supply the following learning centers: Quiet/individual |
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| Licensing 2025-04-22 |
One of two caregivers in infant room has expired prints so does not count as a qualified caregiver, putting the room was out of ratio with one qualified caregiver to seven infants. Infant ratio should be 1:4. | 2025-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants). |
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| Licensing 2025-04-22 |
Child in infant room was being fed by caregiver, seated in highchair, safety belt was not being used. | 2025-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables |
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| Licensing 2025-04-22 |
Two's room had no books available to children, bookshelf empty. Baskets labeled for art materals were empty. (paper, crayons, markers, etc) | 2025-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials |
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| Licensing 2025-04-22 |
Two year old child was in time out in classroom at time of consultant's visit. | 2025-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(1) Caregivers shall not: use time out for any child less than three (3) years of age |
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| Licensing 2025-04-22 |
Toilet papers not on holder, not dispensed in sanitary manner: tp on top of storage unit in both 2's room, tp on top of dispenser in one bathroom in 3/4 room, on floor in other restroom in 3/4 room. | 2025-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet |
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| Licensing 2025-04-22 |
Two staff members have expired fingerprints on file with the division. | 2025-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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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| Licensing 2024-12-06 |
Child involved in incident on 11/25/24 does not have record of immunizations on file at program. | 2024-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-12-06 |
One staff member hired on 9/30/24 and one hired on 2/26/24 do not have documentation of physical examinations on file at program. | 2024-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-12-06 |
Staff member hired on 2/26/24 does not have documentation of first aid training on file with program. | 2024-11-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter |
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| Licensing 2024-12-06 |
Program self reported an incident on 11/25/24, a three year old child was left alone on the playground, unsupervised. | 2024-11-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants). |
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| Licensing 2024-12-06 |
Program self reported an incident on 11/25/24, a three year old child was left alone on the playground, without a qualified caregiver, ratio was 0:1. | 2024-11-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2024-12-06 |
Staff member hired on 9/30/24 does not have documentation of a TB test on file at program. | 2024-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-12-06 |
Staff member hired on 9/30/24 does not have documentation of a completed orientation on file at program. | 2024-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(2) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Orientation of newly employed child caregivers |
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| Licensing 2024-11-25 |
Daily record charts not being maintained for infants. | 2024-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-122 Infant/Toddler Charts and Records |
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| Licensing 2024-11-25 |
Two infant cots were occupied at time of inspection, were only about 6 inches apart. Occupied cots need to be three feet or more apart. | 2024-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping |
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| Licensing 2024-11-25 |
Infant record charts indicate that diaper changes happen every two hours, but no indication that if a child needs theirs changed outside of that schedule it is being done. Checks for all kids in the room are at the same time multiple days, many with bm's at the two hour check. | 2024-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-125(3) Caregivers shall: respect the individual childs schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering |
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| Licensing 2024-10-11 |
Program self-reported an incident that took place on 9/30/24: two two-year-olds were unsupervised on a playground. | 2024-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2024-10-11 |
Program self-reported an incident that took place on 9/30/24: two two-year-olds unsupervised on a playground, leaving them out of ratio without a qualified caregiver, ratio was 2:0. | 2024-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2024-05-20 |
Based on a complaint received, the program had the front door propped open on 5/3/10. There is no screen door on main door at the program. All unscreened doors must remain closed. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(h) The center shall keep all screens in good repair and all unscreened windows and doors closed |
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| Licensing 2024-05-20 |
Program's 2's rooms air conditioner is not working, one of three units in program. Temperature in the room was 77.4 at 9:00 am at time of inspection, with temperatures expected to rise to 90 degrees today. Caregivers report it has been out since mid last week and very warm, especially at nap time. Program put a work order in on 5/16/24. Consultant closed that room at time of inspection, children moved to an open room until the air conditioner is repaired and temperature regulated. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(f) All child care centers initially licensed after the effective date of this rule shall maintain a temperature not more than seventy-eight (78) degrees Fahrenheit |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
3/9 staff files reviewed do not have documentation of current UP training. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
No lesson plans posted in 3/4 or 5's. | 2024-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
Ratio charts not in every room (missing in 5's, green toddler, 3/4's, 2's), not all rooms have signed First Aid directives posted (infant, 1's) | 2024-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Posted items |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
There are not riding toys in either of the two 1's rooms. | 2024-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133 Toddler equipment |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
9/9 staff files reviewed do not have documentation of current tb testing. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
4/10 child files reviewed do not have documentation of immunizations. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
7/10 child files reviewed do not have documentation of a physical examination. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
2/9 staff files reviewed were missing documentation of diploma. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
There is currently noone on staff trained in food service. Director is registered for a course, but has not completed it. | 2024-05-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24 Current BCC approved food service training for at least one staff member responsible for the operation of the kitchen. A person with BCC approved food service training will be present whenever meals or snacks are served. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
Toilet paper not dispensed sanitarily in 5's room, roll sitting on top of trash can lid. Also in 3/4's room no toilet paper on dispenser, but placed on a shelf. There is also a plunger in the 3/4's restroom. | 2024-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
4/10 child files reviewed do not have documentation of birth date in file. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
8/9 staff files reviewed do not have documentation of physicals. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
Program does not have an orientation checklist staff sign, none in files. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
There is not an easel with paper and paint available in 5's, 3/4's, 3's, or 2's rooms. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
Children's files not complete: 3/10 files reviewed do not have an authorized pick up or emergency contacts listed, 4/10 have incomplete doctor or dentist information, 2/10 do not have complete d emergency treatment authorization. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
1/9 staff files reviewed did not have documentation of drug testing being completed. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
No daily schedule in 3/4's or green toddler rooms. | 2024-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-58 Basic schedule of activities |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
2/9 employee files reviewed do not have documentation of first aid training. | 2024-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter |
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| Licensing 2024-01-05 |
Some floors in program not swept/vaccumed/and or mopped - PreK1, Preschool. Shelving units throughout program need cleaned. Program walls have peeling paint, dirty, need fresh paint. | 2024-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2023-12-05 |
There is not climbing equipment in early preschool. | 2024-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(f) Children two (2) years of age shall have small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area |
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| Licensing 2023-12-05 |
Kitchen vents dirty. | 2024-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2023-12-05 |
Program not following child grouping policy in the morning. | 2023-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies |
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| Licensing 2023-12-05 |
Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children: Preschool - cleaners in tall blue cabinet on low shelf, Green toddlers - diaper creams under changing table, Two's - soap, gold bond and lotions in open cabinet, diaper creams under changing table, | 2023-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2023-12-05 |
There are not easels and paint available in preschool and 4/5 classroom. | 2023-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials |
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| Licensing 2023-12-05 |
Sinks throughout program need replaced/repaired - 2's, back room. Floors througout program are not clean, linoleum and rugs. Changing table in 2's room needs replaced. | 2024-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2023-12-05 |
Transition time is not effective in guiding children from lunch time to nap time in preschool room, staff not engaged. | 2023-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 General program components |
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| Licensing 2023-12-05 |
Preschool room - toilet paper on top of dispenser not sanitary, green toddlers - broom, dust pan and toys stored in bathroom. Bathroom lights dirty. | 2024-01-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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