Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Academy
Gary, IN
· Lake County
5050 Suite A Vermont Street,
Gary, IN 46409
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Academy is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Gary IN. It is open Monday - Saturday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2026-05-13 |
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. | 2026-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________ |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-10-04 |
Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | 2024-10-25 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2024-10-04 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | 2024-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-10-04 |
Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. | 2024-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-10-04 |
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| Registration 2024-10-04 |
1 staff member missing documentation of safe sleep training. | 2024-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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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| Registration 2024-10-04 |
Staff files missing Universal Precautions training. | 2024-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| Registration 2024-10-04 |
Child files missing signed parent notice. | 2024-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-06-27 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials | 2024-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-06-27 |
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. | 2024-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________ |
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| Registration 2024-06-27 |
In the kitchen, there were two bags of open food that were not labeled or dated. | 2024-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers |
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| Registration 2024-06-27 |
There are items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" that were accessible to children: In the unlocked kitchen there was bleach and lysol spray in a low cabinet. In the unlocked staff bathroom there was carpet cleaner, multiple cans of paint, and various cleaning supplied in unlocked cabinet. | 2024-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2022-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2022-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
2022-11-07 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Transportation | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Ensure the child is transported only by an employee or volunteer who: Transports the child in a properly licensed and insured motor vehicle |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Written material in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(a) Written Material in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Discipline | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of visit, 6 staff members had missing child abuse and neglect training. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of visit, 8 staff members had expired/missing universal precautions on file. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2022-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of visit, on infant playground, some items have standing water. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2022-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) At time of visit, in the infant classroom, there was dirty bottles in bucket on kitchen counter, sink was filled dirty water and dirty dishes in other sink. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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. | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) At time of visit, infant teacher had no proof of safe sleep training on file. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 At time of visit, 5 children are missing signed parent notices from files. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2022-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) At time of visit, items in fridge were not properly labeled. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2022-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) At time of visit, in infant classroom, 2 baby bottles were sitting on table with formula, neither bottle had names or dates on it. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2022-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) At time of visit, no sheets were on crib mattresses. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office | 2022-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) At time of visit, in infant classroom kitchen area was very unclean, with sticky messes, dirty dishes and storage of non-food related items. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2022-11-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) At time of visit, changing table in infant classroom , had trash bags, baby oil gel, dermasil lotion, toys, high lighter, gloves, hair bows all on changing table. In 2 year old classroom, paperwork was stored on top of the changing table. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) At time of visit, 3 children missing immunization from files. |
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| Registration 2022-11-04 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of visit, 7 staff members with expired/missing consents on file. |
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| Complaints 2022-07-11 |
2023-07-13 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with CCDF ratio requirements (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated) | ||
| Registration 2021-11-10 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2021-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant/Toddler room: there are diapers not covered in containers, not free from contamination. Two's bathroom: there are pullups in a container, not covered and free from contamination. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-12-01 |
2020-12-04 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2020-12-01 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2020-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| Registration 2020-12-01 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2020-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 1 child missing immunization record |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-10-29 |
2020-11-06 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2020-10-29 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2020-11-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-10-29 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2020-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-10-29 |
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________ | 2020-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-10-29 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2020-11-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| Registration 2020-10-29 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2020-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Cornflakes not sealed, dry snacks are not dates and pineapple and other items in storage containers with red lids are not dated. in the 2s room there is Goldfish and Honey bunches of oats cereal that is not sealed and snack items being stored under the sink where the water pipes are located. |
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| Registration 2020-10-29 |
Equipment and utensils; air drying required | 2020-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-304 Sippy cups and bottles are sitting on paper towels directly on the countertop and are not being air dried correctly |
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| Registration 2020-10-29 |
Warewashing sinks and drainboards; self-draining | 2020-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-288 No drain board present for clean sippy cups and bottles after being washed |
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| Registration 2020-10-29 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2020-11-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff in the 2s room has not submitted a consent form to have this background check completed |
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| Registration 2020-10-29 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2020-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Coats hanging on hooks are touching one another. |
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| Registration 2020-10-29 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2020-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) prepared bottles sitting on ledge and in refrigerator are not labeled with child's name or date of preparation. Bottles and cups being stored in the refrigerator are not covered. |
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| Registration 2020-10-29 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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. | 2020-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) There are two crib mattresses that have loose crib sheets that do not fit properly. |
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| Registration 2020-10-29 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2020-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) There is a portable crib that is folding up and leaning against another crib creating a fall hazard.two bathroom floor tiles are broken and creating a non sanitizable surface.In the two's room there is a television being stored on the floor.Crock pot present for bottle warming creates a safety hazard. |
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| Registration 2020-10-29 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2020-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Staff placed the highchair tray used for lunch on top of the changing table while removing an infant from the highchair.Diapers being stored in open containers on the changing table shelf are not stored in a way that protects them from contamination |
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| Registration 2020-10-29 |
Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office | 2020-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Microwave in infant toddler room is dirty with splatters on the top inside of unit |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-19 |
Sanitation Standards | 2020-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2020-02-19 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2020-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Handwashing sink in infant room not sealed to wall. |
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| Registration 2020-02-19 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2020-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Handwashing sink in bathroom not sealed to wall. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-10-25 |
Sanitation Standards | 2019-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-10-25 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2019-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications |
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| Registration 2019-10-25 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Wooden box by cords has splinters and screws protruding out of it. |
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| Registration 2019-10-25 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2019-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) No paper towels or toilet paper in children's bathroom. |
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| Registration 2019-10-25 |
Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the inspectors from the division and the division of fire and building safety shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry | 2019-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6 Registration outdated on bulletin board. |
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| Registration 2019-10-25 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2019-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Onion in fridge not labeled/dated. Pretzels and chips in baggies in upper cabinet not labeled or dated. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-07-16 |
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________ | 2019-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. |
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| Registration 2019-07-16 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2019-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Green sheet in infant crib appeared to not be clean at time of visit. |
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| Registration 2019-07-16 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) What appears to be mold and water damage to wood under sink in infant rooms laundry area. |
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| Registration 2019-03-28 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Yellow Room: Baseboard coming off of left side of handwashing sink cabinet.Baseboard missing off right side of handwashing sink cabinet making it not sanitizable. |
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| Registration 2019-03-28 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2019-03-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Yellow Room Kitchenette:Ritz crackers and cereal in cabinet not properly sealed or dated with date opened. |
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| Registration 2019-01-15 |
Time as a public health control | 2019-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-193 No procedures on site. |
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| Registration 2019-01-15 |
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use | 2019-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Food handlers not wearing hair restraints or aprons. Food handler not changing gloves after touching door handles and serving food. |
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| Registration 2019-01-15 |
Food storage | 2019-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food not covered while being transported. |
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| Registration 2019-01-15 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing sink for staff in kitchen area of 2s room measuring at 145F. All water at handwashing sinks must measure between 100 and 120F. |
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| Registration 2019-01-15 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2019-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food temperatures not being taken upon arrival. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-16 |
Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. | 2018-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-10-16 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2018-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-10-16 |
2018-10-18 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | ||
| Registration 2018-10-16 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2018-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 2s kitchen:lunch meat in fridge not labeled with name or dated.What appears to be rice or potatos in large metal container in fridge not labeled with name or date.Waffles and english muffins in freezer not labeled with name or dated. |
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| Registration 2018-10-16 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2018-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 2's room:Clorox bleach under handwashing sink in reach of children with child lock on cabinet.Pear and sandalwood lotion on desk in reach of children.First aid kit in desk drawer with aspirin and ointments in reach of children.Infant/toddler area:Vaseline in child's diaper bin under changing table.Lysol and febreeze being stored under diaper changing area in reach of children. |
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| Registration 2018-10-16 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2018-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Freezer in 2s room missing thermometer. |
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| Registration 2018-10-16 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2018-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper pad torn and unable to be sanitized. |
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| Registration 2018-10-16 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2018-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Bathroom has exposed wood on divider that is not sealed. Bathroom has large hole behind toilet which is not sanitizable. |
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