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Little Dreamers Childcare
Merrillville, IN
· Lake County
5201 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (219) 613-6837
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-100362-A
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
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
Providing the best Childcare for your child, while educating they're minds
Additional Information:
PTQ 3; 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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| Registration 2023-10-31 |
At time of visit, 1 student missing signed parent notice. | 2023-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request |
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| Registration 2023-10-31 |
At time of visit, 1 staff with expired universal precaution training | 2023-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-05-24 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2023-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-10 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-10 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-10 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-10 |
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. | 2022-12-08 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-10 |
2022-12-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | ||
| Registration 2022-11-10 |
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 | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At the time of visit, there was prescription ointment in a child's cubby accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2022-11-10 |
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 | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) At the time of visit, children were eating lunch and the food handlers did not have hair restraints and apron. |
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| Registration 2022-11-10 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) There was no themomenter visable for daily monitoring. |
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| Registration 2022-11-10 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) No caregivers have evidence of annual universal precautions training in their file. |
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| Registration 2022-11-10 |
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 | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) At the time of visit, there was ketchup, pretzels, syrup, graham crackers, and rice opened but not dated with date open. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-06-15 |
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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2022-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) 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: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2022-06-15 |
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 | 2022-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6 Fire Marshal visit is past due. |
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| Registration 2022-06-15 |
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 | 2022-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) A glue trap for insects is on the floor in the preschool room. |
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| Registration 2021-09-13 |
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 | 2021-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Milk that is opened is not labeled with date opened. |
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| Registration 2021-09-13 |
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 | 2021-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Bottles being stored in the kitchen refrigerator are not covered with a lid and do not have a label on them stating name and date prepared. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-04-19 |
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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2021-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) 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: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2021-04-19 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2021-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) A thermometer was not present in the kitchen freezer. |
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| Registration 2021-04-19 |
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 | 2021-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) of the 3's classroom was unlocked. There was a gallon of anti-freeze and windshield washer fluid on the floor. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-12-01 |
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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2020-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) 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: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-12-01 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | 2020-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-12-01 |
A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms". | 2020-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. |
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| Registration 2020-12-01 |
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 | 2020-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) There are opened fries, pizza rolls and potatoes that are not properly sealed or dated. |
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| Registration 2020-12-01 |
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 | 2020-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Blue table in the toddler room is missing seat belts. There are cleaners accessible to children in the SA bathroom under the sink. There is a hole in the wall in the SA bathroom. |
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| Registration 2020-12-01 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2020-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Two staff have expired Universal Precautions training. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-07-23 |
2020-07-27 | |
| 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 2020-07-23 |
A Residential Building shall have working smoke detectors on each level, top of each stairway and adjacent to each sleeping area (as required by SFM) or A Non-residential Building shall have fire alarm and suppression systems as required by applicable rule of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. Building Type:_______________________ | 2020-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (a)(1) A Residential Building shall have working smoke detectors on each level, top of each stairway and adjacent to each sleeping area (as required by SFM) or A Non-residential Building shall have fire alarm and suppression systems as required by applicable rule of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. |
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| Registration 2020-07-23 |
Food storage | 2020-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 open dried food not sealed or dated (cheezits, instant potatoes) open pretzels and animal crackers not dated |
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| Registration 2020-07-23 |
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 | 2020-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) area carpets are dirty and need cleaned |
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| Registration 2020-07-23 |
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 | 2020-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) diapering table needs two foot washable surface under and around |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-23 |
Discipline | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-23 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-23 |
2020-01-13 | |
| 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 2019-12-23 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-23 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are continually supervised by a caregiver (must be within sight and sound at all times). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-23 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-23 |
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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) 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: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-23 |
Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider. | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Both active and quiet play. The provider may include the use of safe, age-appropriate toys, games, and equipment for indoor and outdoor play. |
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| Registration 2019-12-23 |
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 | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) One's Room:Diaper cream, baby wash and bleach spray that stae do not keep in reach of children in reach of chidlren. First aid kit in reach of children and contains, alcohol pads, non-asprin, antacide, asprin, burn cream, sting relief, antibiotic oitment, hand sanitizer, antiseptic hand wipes and eye wash that state kee out of reach of children. Staff restroom in 1's room unlocked and contains semi-permanent hair dye that staes keep out of reach of children and is being stored in reach of children. Storage area off 2.5's room unlocked and contains antifreze and windshield wiper fluid that states keep out of reach of children and is in reach of children. Toys and storage on top of counter tippable and a hazard |
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| Registration 2019-12-23 |
Food storage | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food not covered when being transported |
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| Registration 2019-12-23 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 4 children missing evidence of up to date immunizations |
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| Registration 2019-12-23 |
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 | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) No toilet paper available at toilet in schoolage room |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-07-18 |
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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2019-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) 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: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2019-07-18 |
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 | 2019-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Sippy cups being stored in the refrigerator not covered. |
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| Registration 2019-07-18 |
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 | 2019-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Lunch meat, cheese, ritz bites, pretzels, cheese its, hot dog buns, and cereal not labeled with date opened. Ritz bites, cereal, cheese not sealed. Mayo that was not labeled and it a squeeze bottle not covered being stored in the pantry when it states refrigerate after open. |
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| Registration 2019-07-18 |
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 | 2019-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 2.5's cleaners, baby oil, glade and tide in reach of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-12-12 |
2018-12-15 | |
| 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 the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-27 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-27 |
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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) 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: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-27 |
Orientation | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-27 |
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. | 2018-12-07 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-27 |
Transportation | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Ensure the child is transported only by an employee or volunteer who: Transports the child in a properly licensed and insured motor vehicle |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-27 |
2018-12-07 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-27 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-27 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-27 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are continually supervised by a caregiver (must be within sight and sound at all times). |
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| Registration 2018-11-27 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Childrens personal belonging touching in the 4/5's room |
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| Registration 2018-11-27 |
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 | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Staff did not wash child's hands or their own hands after diapering. |
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| Registration 2018-11-27 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) One child missing evidence of up to date immunizations |
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| Registration 2018-11-27 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Chicken being stored next to eggs and chicken is not sealed and has juices coming off of it. Bacon being stored in drawer with fruit. Taco meat and hot dogs not labeled with date open. Cheese and sausage not labled or sealed. |
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| Registration 2018-11-27 |
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 | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant in crib asleep with blanket and bib on. |
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| Registration 2018-11-27 |
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 One child missing signed parents notice |
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| Registration 2018-11-27 |
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 | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) No disposable towels at handwashing sink in kitchen |
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| Registration 2018-11-27 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 3 caregivers missing evidence of universal precautions training |
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| Registration 2018-11-27 |
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 | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) restroom in middle classroom has urine smell. |
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