Licensed Home
Little Thinkers Growing Minds INC
Fort Wayne, IN
· Allen County
,
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Eighteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Home
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
Mar 6, 2024
Expired
May 30, 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
Little Thinkers Growing Minds INC is a Licensed Home in FORT WAYNE IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Eighteen. It is open Monday - Sunday, 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 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 1 out of 4 has an expired annual mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) 1 out of 4 staff does not have documentation in file of completed required module 1-4,training of health and safetly. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) There is a gate between the front room and the hallway that blocks both the exits to the front and back door. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Upon arrival staff that is only on a provisional status was present with 5 children and 4 were infants. (twins 3 months, 4motnth, 13months) and 17month old. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency | 2023-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) No new documentation on remodeling and the change of to the structural layout of the home on the written plan of evacuation. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2024-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) No documentation of an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, for 2 out of 2 staff present. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2024-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) No documentation of a copy of drug testing results for 2 out of 2 staff present. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2024-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) In the front room on the little shelf there was hand sanitizer with reach of children that states keep out of reach of children. In the bathroom there was lysol toliet bowl cleaner on top of the toilet within reach of children that says keep out of reach of children. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) Upon arrival only one staff under provisional status was with 5 infants 4 was under 16months( two twins age 3months, 4months, 13 months, and 17 months). |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2024-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) No documentation in the child care home of certification of a current first aid course, CPR certification for 2 out of 2 staff present. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2024-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) No documention present of a fire drill log. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 1 out of 2 staff is on a provisional status and was the only staff present upon arrival of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2024-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No documentation of verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers for 1 out of 2 staff present. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
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. | 2024-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) No documentation of safe sleep training for 2 out of 2 staff present. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 1 out 2 staff is on a provisional status and was the only staff present upon arrival of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-05 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2024-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Eight old child was left unattended and not supervised when picking up and handling infant children enrolled in the childcare home. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-05 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2024-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Foster grandparent on the premises does not have documentation of a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-05 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | 2024-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) There is a gate between the front room and the hallway that blocks both the exits to the front and back door. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-05 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2024-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Foster grandparent on the premises does not have documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Annual Child Protective Services and Sex Offender Registry for employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age. |
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| Complaints 2024-01-18 |
2024-02-07 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with Supervision regulation | ||
| Licensing 2023-07-12 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 1 out 3 staff has an expired TB. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-20 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) No fingerprint documentation for 1 out of 2 staff. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-20 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) No consent documentation for 1 out of 2 staff. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) No written copy of the discipline policy of the for (JW) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Expired consent for staff (KB,MH) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) No birth certification documentation for (EM,KR,DP,AN,CJ,GD,JW,AW,SO,LB) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) No immunizations documention for (AN) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) No current physical exam documentstion for staff(CPT,KB,DC,AD,EG) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Expired fingerprints for staff (AD,DS) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
The number of children cared for at any one (1) time shall not exceed the licensed capacity | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(b) When arrived to the home there were 14 children present during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) No signed phyical for (EN,AN,JW,CB) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No current TB documentation for staff(EG,CPT,DC,DS,AD, |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) No current first aid, CPR ,Universal Precautions documentation for staff (KB,DC,DS,MC) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Red hand sanitizer station with hand sanitizer inside mounted on the wall in the back room within reach of children. In the kitchen on the counter a purse out within reach of children. On the kitchen sick Ajax dish soap within reach of children that states keep out of reach of children during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) No documenation drug testing for staff(DS,CPT) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-21 |
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. | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) No safe sleep documenation for staff (KB,DS,CPT,MC) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-15 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2022-06-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Expired fingerprint for (AD) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-26 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Hole in wall by basement door |
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| Licensing 2021-05-12 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent from not submitted for staff on premises. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-04 |
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. | 2021-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Child under 12 months old asleep in swing. 10 months old |
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| Licensing 2021-05-04 |
Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) | 2021-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Child under 12 months old asleep in swing with blanket. 10 months old. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-05 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2020-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) No physical in provider file |
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| Licensing 2020-10-05 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning chemicals accessible under sink |
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| Licensing 2020-10-05 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2020-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) No hot water in bathroom at sink or tub. Hot water at kitchen sink working. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-05 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2020-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Child abuse and neglect training missing in provider file |
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| Licensing 2020-10-05 |
Student assistants and volunteers shall work under the direct supervision of a caregiver and shall not be left in charge of a child care home | 2020-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33(c) Health and safety training modules 1, 2, & 3 missing in provider file. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-05 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No current TB test in provider file |
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| Licensing 2020-10-05 |
The assistant caregiver shall work under the direct supervision of the caregiver. If an assistant caregiver under twenty-one (21) years of age is left in charge of a child care home, the parent must be notified in writing. | 2020-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33(b) Health and safety training modules 1, 2, & 3 missing in provider file. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-05 |
Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency | 2020-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) Health and safety training modules 1, 2, & 3 missing in provider file. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-05 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2020-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR for provider not in file |
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