Description: Little Thinkers School of Early Learning is a Licensed Center in Fort Wayne IN, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Two 1/2-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
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: is employed | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) Two out of two staff files reviewed did not have drug screens. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
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 | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(2) No posting available listing director and persons in charge in the director's absence. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
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 | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Two out of two staff files reviewed did not have universal precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
Transportation in child care center owned or leased vehicles | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-72 Current van used by program does not meet the requirements as defined in Department of Education School Transportation Statutes. Indiana Code - Section 20-27-9-5: Use of special purpose bus. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
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 | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) One out of two children's files checked, one was missing legal documentation of birth. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children:Gain Febreeze on top of children's cubby area; laundry/kitchen with unlocked door contained Arm and Hammer, Clorox wipes, dish soap, and hand sanitizer accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
The center shall cover electrical outlets or otherwise make them shockproof in all areas accessible by children | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-101(b) Extension cords being used in front window area. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) No thermometer in kitchen refrigerator or freezer. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
The center shall establish a written transportation agreement between the parent and the center, including, but not limited to, the following: The time of the childs release from the school and the center | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-74(c)(2) File of child who is transported to school was missing written agreement between the parent and the Center covering all situations for which the transportation is provided during the hours of operation of the Center found in child's file. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
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: There shall be no accessible protrusions, projections, pinch, crush, or shearing points on equipment that could injure children or catch their clothing | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-66(11) Sharp protrusions visible on playground fence. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: Vehicle equipment shall include the following: A first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and blanket when transporting children. | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-72(6)(a) Transportation van is not equipped with a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, blanket, or required 'no smoking' posting. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
Written program plans | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Current written lesson plans were not available. (Last dated for December.) |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
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. | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Out of two children's files checked, one was missing up-to-date vaccinations. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) During transportation time between 7:30-8:30am there is only one teacher on site. Program does have a transportation supervision plan however it does not meet the requirements of this rule. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-01 |
The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The center shall do the following: Carry liability insurance to cover all passengers riding in the vehicle | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-72(2)(e) No current liability insurance was available on site or in the vehicle. Liability insurance in file on site expired in 2019. |
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