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Li'l Rascals
St. John, IN
· Lake County
10641 Thielen Street,
St. John, IN 46373
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
Two-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
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
Li'l Rascals is a Licensed Center in St. John IN, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Two-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 1; PTQ 1; PTQ 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-12:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 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 2024-11-04 |
In large classroom, the group size was 28. Group size should be followed for the youngest child in the classroom (in this case, 3 yr old). Max group size today should have been 20. | 2024-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies |
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| Licensing 2023-12-19 |
Staff member HD does not have fingerprints on file with the division. | 2023-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2023-12-19 |
The garbage has food items in it and does not have a lid on it. | 2024-01-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109 Garbage and refuse |
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| Licensing 2023-12-19 |
The staff restroom door is open and is in the path of the children going to their restroom; therefore the following items are accessible to children, but state keep out of reach of children: Lime-a-way, iron-out, and all purpose cleaner | 2023-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2023-12-19 |
Staff member HD does not have a consent form on file with the division. | 2023-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police |
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| Licensing 2023-12-19 |
The sinks in the children's bathroom are not properly sealed to the wall. | 2024-01-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2022-10-20 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 At the time of visit, there was not a thermometer in the feezer |
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| Licensing 2022-10-20 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2022-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff records were not available at the time of visit. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-20 |
Childrens admission records | 2022-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Children's files were not available at the time of visit. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-20 |
Building maintenance | 2022-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 A corner of the Teddy Bear room's ceiling has ceiling tile damage/falling in. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-20 |
Staff hygiene | 2022-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Upon arrival at the center, consultant viewed lunch time. There were 2 children still eating lunch and 3 staff in the room. None of the staff had on aprons or hairnets. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: The license | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(1) The license posted is expired. A new license was mailed on 1/25/21. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
Floors shall be of smooth, nonabsorbent materials and free of cracks that would prevent cleaning. The center shall not carpet the kitchen or food preparation areas | 2021-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(j) In the teddy bear room there are floor tiles that are missing pieces (in between two tables and also in front of the window) making the floor unsanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: All anchoring devices for playground equipment shall be installed four (4) inches below the playing surface | 2021-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(3) The anchoring devices for the equipment installed in the pea gravel area are visible and are not 4 inches below the playing surface. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 One caregiver does not have a consent form or fingerprints on file with the division and was left alone with children. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall | 2021-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) Sinks in the children's restrooms are not properly sealed to the wall. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) One caregiver does not have a current consent form submitted to the divison allowing for a limited criminal history check. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children. | 2021-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) Water temperature throughout the building reads 131 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) The last fire drill conducted was June 1, 2021. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
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. | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) One caregiver does not have a consent form submitted to the division and does not have current fingerprints are expired. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) Trash cans in the kitchen and in the orange classroom have food items in them but do not have lids. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: The name of the director and name of the person in charge in the directors absence | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(2) The name of director and the name of the person in charge in the director's absence is not posted. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-12 |
Food labels | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-146 In the kitchen, there are baggies of cheese and containers of fruit that are not labeled with the items name and date opened. There are crackers and chips that are in original packaging but are not labeld with the date opened. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-19 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Water bottles are on the floor-they should be stored 6" off the ground. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-19 |
Written program plans | 2020-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 There is not a lesson plan posted in the 3s and 4s classroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-19 |
Staff hygiene | 2020-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Cook did not wear a hair restraint or a apron while cooking or passing out food. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-19 |
If toothbrushes and toothpaste are used, the following applies: The center shall maintain toothbrushes in a clean and sanitary manner | 2020-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(c)(4) Toothbrushes stored in the hallway do not have covers. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-19 |
General meal guidelines | 2020-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 Peaches and red peppers were not covered while stored in the refrigerator. Red peppers and peaches were not covered while being transported to the room. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-19 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2020-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Hot water is 150 degrees in the boys restroom (should be between 100-120). |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water temperature reading 145 degrees and should be between 100-120 |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Indoor furnishings | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Childrens personal belonings touching in the 2's room |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2019-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 One child left classroom and walked into another classroom without a caregiver to put things in his coat. (supervision) |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Bathrooms | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Sinks not secure in restrooms. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Child grouping policies | 2019-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 23 children ages 3 to 5 in one group. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
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. | 2019-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) One caregiver on site who has not submitted a consent. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) Toliet broken and not able to be used. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Medication | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88 Medication being stored in reach of children on the teachers desk |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Syrup in cabinet not labeled with date opened. Bologna, cheese, ranch, fren cheese and all other condiments not labeled with date opened. Ranch and fren cheese not sealed. Raid being stored next napkins |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 2's room:Art easel not acessible to chidlren and does not have paper on it. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Building maintenance | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 cieling tiles in the 2's room have a black substance growing on it and water stains. (repeat non compliance) |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 All metal structures on playground have paint chipping. Boat leaning on playground tippablePicnic table leaning on playground tippableHoses on playground a tripping hazard |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Electrical safety | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Fans being used not mounted on the cieling in the 2's room. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 2's room:Windex, Mr. Clean and air freshner in reach of children. Cords hanging a strangulation hazardCloset:Staff purse, home defense and spray enamel in reach of children.Front Desk: Hand sanitizer in reach of children. 3/5's room:Fish water conditioner in reach of children. C.D. player cord haning a strangulation hazard. Staff restroom:Door opened and unlokced and febreeze in reach of children. Sunscreen in reach of children. Green Room:Hand sanitizer in reach of children |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Written program plans | 2019-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Lesson plans out of date in the 2's room |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Vent above stove dirty and cleaning schedule not being used properly. Food establishment book could not be located in kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Bathrooms | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Ceiling and wall has exposed drywall making it not sanitizable. Right toilet near entryway not flushing properly. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Playground design | 2018-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-68 Standing water in step two blue boat. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Building maintenance | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Water damage to wall in 2s room, wall seperating from frame. Water damage to orange wall in big room. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Child grouping policies | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 22 children aged 3 to 5 with 3 caregivers in one group. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Childrens admission records | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 10 children missing complete dentist and doctor information. 1 child missing signed physical. 1 child missing up to date immunizations. 2 children missing person authorized to remove child from premises and emergency contact. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 2 caregivers missing signed physical. 1 caregiver missing date of employment. 1 caregiver missing annual evaluation. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Garbage and refuse | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109 Kitchen garbage can missing lid. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Diapering | 2018-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering pad not sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Indoor furnishings | 2018-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Chairs stacked in storage area behind curtain in big room. Chairs stacked behind fishtank in big room. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2018-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Big room missing paint and paper at easel. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
General meal guidelines | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 Food was not covered when transported to big room.Kitchen staff taking childrens food away to clean while the children are still eating. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
The center shall keep all hallways, stairways, corridors, aisles, and exits lighted and free from obstructions at all times | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-107(a) Fire escape exits blocked partially |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Food service staff shall record menu changes as served and keep menus on file for one (1) month | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(c) Menu changed and not recorded. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Big Room:Hand sanitizer on shelf by entry way.Back Diapering area:Lysol, febreeze, and hand sanitizer on shelf next to diaper table. Diaper creams being stored in bins in reach of children. Antibacterial wipes labeled Keep out of reach of children being stored in drawer in brown cabinet in reach of children.Unocked tan cabinet has draino, bug spray, sunscreen, wd 40, yard spray and expired antiseptic cleaner being stored in it. Staff Bathroom:Air freshener being stored on ledge in rerach and view of children.Entry way:Toothpaste being stored on top of paper towel dispenser by sink.back blue classroom:2 cans of shaving cream being stored on shelf above cubby in reach of children. Vaseline lotion, sanitizer, lysol being stored in reach of children on shelf.Green room:Disinfecting wipes and sanitizer being stored above cubbies. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) Childs hands were not washed after diapering. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Planter hook on side in play yard. Cement man leaned against chain link fence in play yard. Teeter totter does not meet CPSC regulations. Hole in bottom of fence by teeter totter making a head entrapment. Red board on back climber not secured. Helicopter not secured. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water temperature reading 155 F at time of consultant testing. Water should read between 100 and 120F. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Written program plans | 2018-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Big room missing posted lesson plan. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
The center shall not use the following heat sources: Space heaters | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-105(3) Space heater located in the 2's room on shelf. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Staff hygiene | 2018-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff did not wash hands after diapering. |
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