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LaPetite Academy
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
521 North St. Joseph Street,
South Bend, IN 46601
Quick Facts
Capacity
136 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 234-7109
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
13668
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
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: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20; 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 2026-07-30 |
The early pre-K classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 11 children aged 3 and the required ratio for that age group is 1:11. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present. | 2026-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2026-07-30 |
Expired criminal history check for D.A. | 2026-08-03 |
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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 2026-05-27 |
Food not labeled/dated in storage closet. Food not covered or dated in fridge (meat patties, oatmeal, cheese, crackers, etc.) | 2026-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-138(f) Staff shall store all items separately in clean, covered, and labeled containers, away from food, and in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20 concerning food service sanitation requirements |
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| Licensing 2026-05-27 |
Observed toddler/Twos teacher speaking loudly and harshly to children in order to redirect behavior | 2026-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2025-05-14 |
Twos classroom out of ratio with 11 two year olds and two staff, the youngest child 2 years and 1 month old. | 2025-05-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Two child files missing documentation of updated immunizations | 2024-05-23 |
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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 2024-05-08 |
Trash can in kitchen not covered with a lid | 2024-05-08 |
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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 2024-05-08 |
Parents filling out their own information for emergency contacts | 2024-05-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) 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 name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Toilets in bathrooms need resealed to floors (4/5s boys bathroom, Threes bathroom) | 2024-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Five staff files missing updated TB tests | 2024-06-03 |
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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 2024-05-08 |
Infant cooler bags stored in a pile outside the classrooms | 2024-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-422 Storage of other personal care items |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Parents filling out their own information for individuals authorized to remove children from center. | 2024-05-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Complete information dr and dentist missing out of three child files | 2024-05-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) 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 name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
One member working in the infant classroom with no documentation of completing safe sleep training. | 2024-05-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Five staff files missing updated Child Abuse and Neglect training | 2024-05-20 |
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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 2024-05-08 |
Information on parents employer missing out of three child files | 2024-05-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Program out of ratio in back toddler classroom with 10 toddlers and one qualified staff member. Second staff member did not have fingerprint documentation on file or a consent form submitted in I-LEAD. | 2024-05-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
One child file missing documentation of a physical on file | 2024-05-23 |
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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 2024-05-08 |
One child file missing emergency medical authorization in file | 2024-05-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
One child file missing birth certificate documentation | 2024-05-28 |
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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 2024-05-08 |
Two child files missing information on child's development | 2024-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) 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: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Five staff files missing completed Health and Safety Mods 1-4 | 2024-05-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) 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: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Laundry room off of threes classroom unlocked -bleach, toilet bowl cleaner, and other cleaning chemicals acessible. Shaving cream acessible in unlocked storage room off of 4/5s classroom. Shaving cream acessible within reach of children on shelf in cabinet in threes classroom. | 2024-05-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
One staff member missing documentation of fingerprints on file, and no consent form submitted in I-LEAD. One staff member working on site with consent form not in Provisional status. | 2024-05-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Two feeding plans not signed by a physican. | 2024-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Cleaning schedule posted in kitchen not filled out/utilized | 2024-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r) Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 infant room had a staff with out fingerprints and consenttherefore 0:4 ratio |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 9 staff with expired consent: GM,LA,JS,SS,JH,DA,RD,KP,SS1 staff PH, no consent no fingerprint1 staff expired fingerprint JS. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
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 | 2022-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) Birth certificate documentation missing out of two child files. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
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 | 2022-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) Paint and paper not acessible to children at easel in Twos classroom |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
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 | 2022-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) One child missing Physical form in file. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Bolt caps missing on toilets in Boys 4/5s bathroom, Twos bathroom, and 2/3s bathrooms. Plunger stored in Boys 4/5s bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 2/3s classroom: unlocked cabinet with items labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" (shaving cream, soap, and lotion). Twos classroom: Soaps labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored in unlocked cabinet. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: A statement regarding the necessity of a health examination for the child, including up-to-date immunizations | 2022-05-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16(12) One child missing immunizations in file. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring | 2022-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Empty sensory Table in Twos classroom used for storage |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2022-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff members with expired consent forms:Wendy Watkins, Louisa Alvero, Dawn Armstrong, Kori Putnam, and Ruth Dunsford. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-22 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Two staff members (A & K) working prior to getting qualified consent forms. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-22 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Caregiver in infants does not have a qualified consent form with no provisional status. Caregiver does not count in ratio leaving the room out of ratio (6:2). Caregiver in Twos classroom working without qualified cosent form on Provisional status yet leaving the room out of ratio and supervision with no qualified caregiver . |
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| Licensing 2021-04-19 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2021-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) 3 feeding plans were not found in files. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-19 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2021-04-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Small tunnel on Infant/Toddler playground does not meet commercial equipment as stated in Public Playground Handbook. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-19 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-04-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Prek shaving cream found in unlocked cabinet on accessible shelves for children. Plunger found in bathoom. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-19 |
Bathrooms | 2021-04-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Paper towel in both toddler classrooms were found on counter not in dispensers. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-10 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 1 caregiver had no current Consent to Release form on file. |
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| Complaints 2021-02-09 |
2021-10-20 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with background check requirements | ||
| Licensing 2020-07-09 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2020-07-09 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 On the large playground there were some trash items t hat need to be removed/disposed of (deflated ball, plastic cup) |
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| Licensing 2020-07-09 |
Childrens admission records | 2020-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 1 child was missing the 4th dtap immunization, or a statement from a physician stating that this immunization isn' t needed. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-09 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2020-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 A few staff were missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-29 |
Bathrooms | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 There was a broken toilet paper dispenser. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-29 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) The older toddler room had a vacuum stored in the bathroom. Only items that are directly related to toileting may be stored in the bathrooms. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-29 |
Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2019-04-29 |
Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) There was a bleach bottle in the preschool room that was on a shelf that was accessible to the children. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-29 |
Rest periods | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2018-12-28 |
Childrens admission records | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 3 children's files had no physicals; 1 child;s file had no shot records. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-28 |
Building maintenance | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 There were some water-stained ceiling tile in one of the classrooms. |
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