Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Lighthouse Montessori Education Center
Ashley, IN
500 S Gonser Ave,
Ashley, IN 46705
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
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. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-5:30 PM. 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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| Registration 2022-10-19 |
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. | 2022-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 7m old infant sleeping in crib on stomach with unapproved sleep sack |
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| Registration 2022-10-19 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Jennifer A with no updated Universal Percautions training on file for this year |
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| Registration 2022-10-19 |
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 | 2022-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Infant bottles in fridge not labeled with time prepared |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-02-01 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2022-02-02 |
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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 2022-02-01 |
2022-02-02 | |
| Type of correction needed: 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: | ||
| Registration 2022-02-01 |
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 | 2022-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Diapers and childrens clothing stored open to air in toddler bathroom. Toilet bolt caps missing on toilets in PreK classroom. |
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| Registration 2022-02-01 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Teacher working in classroom with fingerprints and consent form submitted, but prior to consent form reaching Provisional status |
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| Registration 2022-02-01 |
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 | 2022-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Handsoaps in toddler classrooms labeled "Keep out of reach of children". Diaper creams acessible in low bathroom bins. Cabinets in hallway unlocked containing teacher purse, lysol wipes, and hand sanitizer. |
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| Registration 2022-02-01 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | 2022-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Trash cans for food waste without lids in toddler classrooms |
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| Registration 2022-02-01 |
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 | 2022-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6 Ministry registeration not posted |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-10-28 |
2021-10-04 | |
| 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 2021-10-28 |
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. | 2021-10-28 |
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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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| Complaints 2021-10-12 |
2022-03-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with background check requirements | ||
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