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LaPetite Academy
Chesterton, IN
· Porter County
131 Venturi Drive,
Chesterton, IN 46304
Quick Facts
Capacity
130 children
Age Range
Infant-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (219) 983-1757
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
126128
License Issued
Mar 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
In the simplest terms, La Petite Academy provides educational child care. But our commitment to kids doesn’t stop there. We are passionate about providing your children with the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 28; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 28; PTQ Level 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 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 2025-07-01 |
2 staff members missing annual child abuse and neglect training. | 2025-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2025-07-01 |
1 staff member missing documentation of drug test results. | 2025-07-11 |
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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 2025-07-01 |
8 staff members missing annual Universal Precautions training. | 2025-07-11 |
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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 2025-07-01 |
There were items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" accessible to children in an unlocked hallway utility closet: bleach, ice melt, various cleaners. | 2025-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2025-07-01 |
In the Toddler 2 left bathroom there were toys and paint brushes being stored. In the Pre-K bathroom there was a toilet brush being stored. | 2025-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2023-07-20 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center | 2023-07-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) At time of visit, one staff missing documentation of physical examination. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-20 |
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 | 2023-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) At time of visit, 10 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-20 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices | 2023-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) At time of visit, 1 staff missing annual 12 hours of in-service training |
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| Licensing 2023-07-20 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education | 2023-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) At time of visit, one staff missing documentation of education from file. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-07 |
Inappropriate discipline | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 At time of visit, ass director was advised that the yelling is agaisnt school/employee policy. |
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| Complaints 2022-11-09 |
2022-12-20 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider not in compliance with positive discipline regulation. | ||
| Licensing 2021-09-07 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In the preschool #1 bathroom, there is a bottle of bleach solution sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser, accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-07 |
Food labels | 2021-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-146 In the infant #1 room, there is a bag of cheerios in the cabinet not labeled or dated. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-07 |
Infant physical care | 2021-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-123 In the infant #1 room, caregiver did not have burp cloth while caring for child in the rocking chair. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-07 |
Caregivers shall provide a clean sanitized training cup for each child who is old enough and ready to drink from it. Caregivers must cover unused refrigerated training cups | 2021-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(h) In the two's bathroom, there is an uncovered sippy cup sitting on the white shelf. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-23 |
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 | 2021-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) One caregiver missing verification of a high school diploma |
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| Licensing 2021-07-23 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2021-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Caregiver roughly handled a child while returning them to a cot at nap time |
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| Licensing 2021-07-23 |
After thirty (30) minutes, caregivers shall provide supervised alternate activities for nonsleeping children | 2021-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(f) Child was redirected to cot to stay on cot and was not provided alternate activites when child did not fall asleep after 30 minutes |
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| Licensing 2021-07-23 |
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 | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) One Caregiver missing negative TB test result |
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| Licensing 2021-07-23 |
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 | 2021-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) One caregiver missing copy of a negative drug test result. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-23 |
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 | 2021-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Two staff missing verification of a physical examination |
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| Licensing 2021-07-23 |
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 | 2021-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) One caregiver has an annual child abuse and neglect training that has expired. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-23 |
Positive discipline | 2021-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Caregiver did not use positive discipline to redirect child back to a cot at nap time. |
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| Complaints 2021-06-29 |
2022-02-22 | |
| Type of correction needed: Inappropriate discipline | ||
| Licensing 2021-05-19 |
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. | 2021-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 1 caregiver in the classroom does not have a completed background1 caregiver has an expired FP 1 caregiver has an expired annual background check 3/13/21 |
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| Licensing 2019-12-19 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2020-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 5 year old child was threatened when he had behaviors at nap time that he will be moved to a lower class |
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| Licensing 2019-09-30 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2019-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 One staff member in the 2's room using inappropriate discipline on two seperate occassions |
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| Licensing 2019-09-30 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2019-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 One child 2 years of age left in classroom alone with staff and other children went to playground. Child was in room alone 22 minutes. (ratio) |
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| Complaints 2019-09-24 |
2020-03-09 | |
| Type of correction needed: Lack of Supervision when child was left alone in a classroom | ||
| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2019-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 No paint and paper at easel in the 2's room. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Preschool 1: staff purse in reach of children. Desitin in reach of children. 2's: Staff purse, nasal misit and sunscren in reach of children. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Bathrooms | 2019-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Sinks not secure Pre-K1. Early Preschool, preschool 1. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Infant/Toddler Equipment; General | 2019-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131 Climbers not sanitizable in the toddler room. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Diapering | 2019-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Under diapering pad in infant 2 and 2's room not clean. Diapers in reach of children in classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Childrens admission records | 2019-08-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 one child missing up to date immunizationstwo children missing complete parents place of employment, working hours, address and telephone number Two children missing complete dentisit and doctor name, phone number and address. two children missing addresses for emeregency contact and person authorized to remove child. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Confidentiality of records | 2019-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-44 Allergies and food prefrences posted in sight of parents in the toddler room. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Infant Feeding | 2019-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Feeding plans not up to date in infant 1 room. Feeding plans not available in infant two room. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Building maintenance | 2019-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Drinking fountatin in hallway in need of cleaning.Pre K 1: Wall in classrom has paint peeling off of it. Toddler room:Wall in classrom has peeling paint. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2019-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Current annual evaluations missing for all staff. One staff missing physical One staff missing T.B. test. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2019-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Bottles not labeled with time made. Breastmilk bags not labeled with childs name or time. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Staff orientation | 2019-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Signed orientation missing for one staff. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-07 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Mayo, and ranch not labeled with date opened. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-12 |
The center shall assign one (1) lead caregiver for each group of children | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-57(i) Children being moved to correct ratios and do not have an assined lead caregiver |
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| Licensing 2019-02-12 |
Attendance records | 2019-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-45 2 different paper records showing conflicting information. Director stating something different than what two paper records state. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-12 |
Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy | 2019-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) No evidence of policy. (Repeat noncompliance) |
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| Licensing 2019-02-12 |
Caregivers shall: drape a diaper, towel, or pad across their shoulder when holding an infant using a different cloth for each infant | 2019-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-123(7) Caregiver did not have cloth over shoulder while feeding infant. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-12 |
Caregivers may group children three (3) years of age through school age together during the first and last hour of the child care centers operation provided the group size does not exceed the maximum group size for the youngest children in the group | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49(f) children 2.5 years of age being mixed with children 3-5 years of age. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-12 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Facility has 12 children ages 1/2 years of age in one group when maxium group size is 10 children in a group. (complaint visit) 6 children ages 1 and 2 with one caregiver. (complaint visit) |
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| Licensing 2019-02-12 |
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 | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) More than a 13 month age gap bewteen children in room. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-12 |
Child grouping policies | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Facility has 12 children ages 1/2 years of age in one group when maxium group size is 10 children in a group. (complaint visit) |
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| Licensing 2019-02-12 |
Director responsibilities | 2019-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Director not mainiting director responsibilities when facility is going out of ratio and group size. Director not planning and supervision of the developmentally appropriate program when children are being moved out of their room from their assigned caregiver to correct ratio. |
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| Complaints 2019-01-25 |
2019-04-10 | |
| Type of correction needed: Maximum group size not maintained | ||
| Licensing 2018-12-28 |
The center shall provide access to personnel from other state agencies or other persons who provide inspections at the request of the division | 2018-12-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-9(c) Facilities consultant and CPS requested video footage and the facility did not give access to the state agencies when requested. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-16 |
Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy | 2018-11-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) No evidence of policy. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-16 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2018-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Complaint visit for 10/18: Facility out of ratio in the infant room with 9 infants to 2 caregivers. Facility out of ratio in the toddler/twos room with a ratio of 12/2. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-16 |
Child grouping policies | 2018-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 9 infants with 2 teachers in one group when maxium group size is 8. 12 children ages one and two with two caregives in one group when maxium group size is 10. |
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| Complaints 2018-10-18 |
2019-01-30 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with ratios | ||
| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
The center shall post first aid directions for the care of poisoning, seizures, hemorrhaging, artificial respiration, choking, and shock in each room or area occupied by children | 2018-08-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-91(a) Signed first aid directives not in classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
Diapering | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Under diapering pad dirt in the 2.5/3's room. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Hull-a-hoop broken on infant playrgound. Metal spike a hazard on the infant playground by blue slide |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 No eart easel in the 1/2's room. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) No toliet paper in the Pre-K 1 room. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
Infant Feeding | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Infant feeding plans out of date. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Cream cheese, cheese, fruit, crackers, watermellon, corn, strawberries and noodles not labeled with date open. Cream cheese, strawberrie open and not sealed. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
Written program plans | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Lesson plans of out date in the Preschool 1, Early Pre-K and one/two's room |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
Building maintenance | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Walls behind rocking chair, door and playset has peeling paint in the 1/2's room. |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Sunscreen in reach of children in teh Pre-K 1 room |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall | 2018-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) Sinks in the Preschool 1 Early Preschool not sealed |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
All articles that are used by infants or toddlers shall be sanitizable and sanitized daily and whenever soiled | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131(d) Blocks and climbers in the 1/2's room not sanitiable. Handwashing sink coverd with laundry basket in the infant room |
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| Licensing 2018-08-06 |
Bathrooms | 2018-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Handwashing sink being used for storage in the Pre-K restroom . |
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| Complaints 2018-02-08 |
2018-10-26 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with medication administration requirements | ||
| Complaints 2018-01-18 |
2018-11-27 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of requirement with ratio and group size requirements | ||
| Complaints 2018-01-17 |
2018-11-27 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with discipline requirements | ||
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