Licensed Center
Bright Beginnings Academy, MC
Michigan City, IN
· La Porte County
241 US Hwy 20,
Michigan City, IN 46360
Quick Facts
Capacity
134 children
Age Range
Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
Type of Care
Before and After School
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Center
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
License Issued
Apr 1, 2024
Expired
Jun 30, 2025
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
Bright Beginnings Academy, MC is a Licensed Center in Michigan City IN, with a maximum capacity of 134 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 2;
PTQ 3; PTQ 3;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 2024-04-03 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2024-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Observed 4m old infant sleeping in a bouncy seat with a bib and paci cord attatched. Observed 7 week old infant sleeping in a swing. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
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. | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) 7 week old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket, bib, and paci cord attatched |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
Building maintenance | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Ceiling tiles with water damage in gross motor room and Teal classroom and storage room |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
The kitchen and other food preparation areas shall be separate from areas used for any other purpose | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(d) Food prep space in infant classroom being used for teacher items. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) Bottles not labeled with time prepared. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
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 | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) No paint and paper available at art easels in all classrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) No paint or paper available at art easel in the toddler classroom |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) No sensory tables open and available to children in all classrooms. Sensory table in toddler room open, but no sensory materials inside with measuring/pouring tools |
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| Licensing 2024-01-03 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2024-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Self report: teacher was observed to not be following discipline policy |
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| Licensing 2024-01-03 |
The kitchen and other food preparation areas shall be separate from areas used for any other purpose | 2024-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(d) Infant food prep space being used for other things other than food prep |
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| Licensing 2024-01-03 |
The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area | 2024-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9) Approved first aid directives missing in classrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-01-03 |
The center shall post the following items: Hand washing procedures at each adult sink area | 2024-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(1) Hand washing procedures missing at handwashing sinks |
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| Complaints 2023-12-12 |
2024-01-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline regulations | ||
| Complaints 2023-12-04 |
2024-01-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline regulations | ||
| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
The center shall provide office space separated from the areas used by the children | 2023-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-119(a) 11 Children being cared for in office space upon arrival |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
Child grouping policies | 2023-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Toddlers mixed with Twos on the playground |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
Staff shall not store furnishings or equipment in cribs | 2023-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128(c) Car seat and other baby items stored in crib in infant room |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
Diaper bags and car seats from home shall not be allowed in the infant and toddler rooms | 2023-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131(c) Diaper bags and car seats stored in infant classroom |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2024-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Teacher inappropriatly redirecting child |
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| Complaints 2023-07-19 |
2023-10-18 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with appropriate discipline regulations | ||
| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
Child grouping policies | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 School age children not cared for separately |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center | 2023-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) At time of visit, 2 staff members missing physical from files. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug testing results required under this subsection must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver | 2023-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(2) At time of visit, 2 staff members missing drug tests. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2023-04-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) At time of visit, 3 staff members with missing or expired child abuse and neglect training |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
Infant/toddler room furnishings; general | 2023-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128 At time of visit, crib was being used for storage. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables | 2023-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) At time of visit, bucket seats in infant classroom had missing or broken safety strips |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices | 2023-04-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) At time of visit, 6 staff missing annual 12 hours training. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2023-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 At time of visit, in 4/5 classroom only cold water side of sink operational. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education | 2023-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of education. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually | 2023-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) At time of visit, 4 staff members with expired or missing TB tests. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
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 | 2023-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) At time of visit, 2 students missing physicals from files. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2023-04-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) At time of visit, 2 staff members missing universal precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
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 | 2023-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) At time of visit, one student missing birth certificate missing from file. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
Bathrooms | 2023-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 At time of visit, in 4/5 classroom, tissue roll was not mounted to wall. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
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. | 2023-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) At time of visit, 2 student missing immunizations from file. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-19 |
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 | 2023-04-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) At time of visit, 6 staff missing health and safety training modules. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
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 | 2022-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-138(f) Sippy cups in kitchen stored with mouth pieces uncovered. Baby bottles stored acessembled in infant classroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
All food preparation surfaces and eating surfaces shall be sanitized: before and after use | 2022-07-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(i)(1) Table in toddler classroom not washed or sanitized before children sitting down. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Outlets uncovered throughout the building. Hand sanitizer acessible throughout the building on low shelves. Storage room being used at a throughway to the playground (bleach, toilet bowl cleaner, hand sanitizer, and shovel being stored acessible). Teacher purses stored acessible in threes classroom. Shelf in Twos classroom not bolted to wall. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
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 | 2022-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) No art easel in school age classroom |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings | 2022-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) Backpacks stored touching in school age classroom. Personal items stored touching in Twos classroom |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
Outdoor play areas shall not be used by both preschool and school age children at the same time unless separate, clearly defined play areas are provided | 2022-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-145(c) School age children playing with preschool children on together on playground |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
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. | 2022-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Two staff with expired consent forms since 2/5/22 -Livea Martin and Michelle Martin |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
Toilet room receptacle; covered | 2022-07-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-351 Trash can s in bathroom missing lids |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
Child grouping policies | 2022-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Children ages 3-school age mixed together on playground |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
Caregivers shall sanitize the pad and table when they become soiled and at the end of each day | 2022-07-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(p) Diaper pads in mutiple classrooms need cleaned. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
The kitchen and other food preparation areas shall be separate from areas used for any other purpose | 2022-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(d) Infant bottles being mixed in classroom where there is no designated food prep area. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
The center shall post a copy of the childs feeding plan for use by food preparation personnel and the person responsible for feeding the child | 2022-07-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(f) Infant feeding plans not posted in classroom |
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| Licensing 2021-05-04 |
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 | 2021-05-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) Two children's files are missing birth certificates. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-04 |
Bathrooms | 2021-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 The sink in the purple classroom is not sealed to the wall. The boys toilet in the blue classroom is not sealed to the floor. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-03 |
Vendor service | 2020-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-83 The temperature of the infant room refrigerator was too warm. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-03 |
Garbage and refuse | 2020-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109 There was food waste in a trash can with no lid. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-03 |
Bathrooms | 2020-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 One of the handwashing sinks needs resealed to the wall. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-03 |
Building maintenance | 2020-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 There were a few water-stained ceiling tiles; one of the toilets in the boy's bathroom didn't have a toilet seat. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-03 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2020-08-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Not all infant bottles were labeled with the child's name, date and time prepared. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-23 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 2's room: Personal Bags below cabinet behind child deterrent. 4/5's room: 3 tubes of super glue in top left drawer of teacher area cabinet.Clorox wipes and bissel carpet cleaner under sink in reach of children.3's room:Personal bags, hand sanitizer under cabinet behind child deterrents. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-23 |
Pets | 2019-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-65 Hamster cage missing 16 gauge wire mesh around cage. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-23 |
Bathrooms | 2019-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 No paper towel at handwashing sinks in 2's room, 1's room, 4/5's room, and 3's room. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-23 |
In-service staff training | 2019-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 2 staff missing universal precautions.1 staff missing evidence of current first aid training. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-23 |
Caregivers shall sanitize the pad and table when they become soiled and at the end of each day | 2019-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(p) Diapering pad in infant room and 1's room torn and not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-23 |
Childrens admission records | 2019-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 5 children missing complete information including dentist name, address and phone number. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-23 |
Building maintenance | 2019-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 1's room: 2 ceiling tiles by pillar with water spots.4's room: Water spot on ceiling by light.4's bathroom: Water spot on ceiling. Right stall toilet not functioning. Left stall toilet handle coming out of toilet. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-23 |
Indoor furnishings | 2019-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 2's room:Stacked chairs while children awake. |
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| Complaints 2018-07-13 |
2018-08-14 | |
| Type of correction needed: Incident report missing | ||
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