Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Lighthouse Montessori Education Center
Ashley, IN
500 S Gonser Ave,
Ashley, IN 46705
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2023
Expired
Dec 31, 2024
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
Lighthouse Montessori Education Center is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Ashley IN. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-03-19 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2024-03-20 |
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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 2024-03-19 |
2024-03-20 | |
| 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 a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-21 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2024-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) 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. |
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| Registration 2024-02-21 |
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. | 2024-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) When consultant entered the infant room at 10:45 am there was a 10 month old male asleep on the classroom floor. There was also an 11 month old female asleep on a cot with two blankets, one covering her and one next to her on cot. |
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| Registration 2024-02-21 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | 2024-02-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Young Tots and Primary 1 trash cans do not have lids. |
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| Registration 2024-02-21 |
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 | 2024-02-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) During lunch service the Primary 1 teacher was not wearing a smock or hair restraint. |
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| Registration 2023-10-02 |
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 | 2023-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) All food needs to be labeled with opening dates: infant room - frozen waffles and peas, 3-6 room - Frozen fruit, School age - frozen breads and applesauce in refrigerator, 1/2's - pancakes in freezer |
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| Registration 2023-10-02 |
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 | 2023-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Staff in toddler room not wearing hair restraint or smock when serving snack. |
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| Registration 2023-10-02 |
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 | 2023-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper tubs in room 1 uncovered, need to have lids on them to stay sanitary. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-07-25 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-07-25 |
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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 2023-07-25 |
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 | 2023-07-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff member present with children has an expired consent. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-10-19 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2022-10-21 |
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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 2022-10-19 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2022-10-20 |
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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 2022-10-19 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2022-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) 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. |
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| Registration 2022-10-19 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Karissa Gingerich working with consent form expired since 9/27/22. Jaclyn Kenny working on site with consent submitted, but not in Provisional status yet. |
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