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Little Friends of God International Child Care Ministry ( Little Friends)
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
8350 Ditch Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 523-3478
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
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
Welcome to Little Friends of God, a quality learning center located in Indianapolis, Indiana - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education.
Our full-time childcare center offers the finest facilities available for children ages 6 weeks to school-aged. Our kindergarten program is designed for 4-1/2 to 5 year olds to prepare them for their all important school years ahead. We offer an extensive school-age program for before and after school and planned activities to keep them busy with age appropriate groupings of ages 5 to 7 year olds and 8 to 12 year olds.
Our full-time childcare center offers the finest facilities available for children ages 6 weeks to school-aged. Our kindergarten program is designed for 4-1/2 to 5 year olds to prepare them for their all important school years ahead. We offer an extensive school-age program for before and after school and planned activities to keep them busy with age appropriate groupings of ages 5 to 7 year olds and 8 to 12 year olds.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 1; PTQ 2; PTQ 2;
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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| CCDF Inspection 2026-05-12 |
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). | 2026-06-01 |
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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. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2026-05-12 |
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. | 2026-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division |
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| Registration 2026-05-12 |
4 children's files missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant. | 2026-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 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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| Registration 2026-05-12 |
In the boys bathroom inside the sink cabinet there is standing water and water damage to the cabinet. In the girls bathroom there is a wall tile missing, exposing insulation and the seal of the sink is coming apart. | 2026-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-10-03 |
In 2's classroom the dial soap container on sink states "keep out of reach of children" and the dipaer wipes in the toddler room at the end of the diaper table states keep out of reach of children. Both items were within reach of children and is not safe. | 2024-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-04-24 |
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 | 2024-05-14 |
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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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2024-04-24 |
In the infant classroom, there is disinfecting wipes (labeled keep out of reach of children) located under the sink, unlocked and accessible to children. | 2024-05-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-04-24 |
There is 6 toilet paper rolls in the mens bathroom and 9 toilet paper rolls in the womens bathroom sitting on a self, not in a sanitizable container. The toilet in the men's restroom is not sealed to the floor, making it unsanitzable and the toilet moves making it unsafe for children. | 2024-05-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-04-24 |
The thermometer in the infant classroom refrigerator reads less than 41 degrees F. (the refrigerator reads 50 degrees F.) | 2024-05-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-04-18 |
Sanitation Standards | 2023-05-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2023-04-18 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) One caregiver presently working with children has expired Universal Precautions documentation. |
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| Registration 2023-04-18 |
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 | 2023-05-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) The handwashing sink water temps in both the 3's and the 4/5's classroom is 123 degrees F. The handwashing sink water temp in the toddlers rooms is 96 degrees F.(Needs to be 100-120 degrees F). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-06-15 |
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. |
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| Registration 2022-06-15 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) One crib mattress is ripped. |
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| Registration 2022-01-05 |
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 | 2022-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Two toddlers were not wearing safety belts while sitting in the high chair. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-06-07 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2021-06-28 |
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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 2021-06-07 |
Orientation | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-06-07 |
2021-06-28 | |
| 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 2021-06-07 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-06-07 |
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) | 2021-06-28 |
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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) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-06-07 |
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. | 2021-06-28 |
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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: Names of all children (including provider's) receiving care at the facility |
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| Registration 2021-06-07 |
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 | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) PK room has water spot on the ceiling tiles. |
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| Registration 2021-06-07 |
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 | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Six children do not have proof of up to date immuniations. |
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| Registration 2021-06-07 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Five staff do not have proof of universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2021-06-07 |
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 | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Twos room has cheese and crackers sitting on the diaper changer. |
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| Registration 2021-06-07 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff is not a qualified caregiver (no consent). |
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| Registration 2021-06-07 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff is not a qualified caregiver (no consent). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-03-18 |
The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________. | 2021-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2) The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required. |
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| Registration 2021-03-18 |
Water Supply. Water supplies shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the requirements of 410 IAC 6-5.1-8 | 2021-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(a) Provider has missed required monthly water samples. Provider does not have a certified water operator which is required by IDEM. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-01-12 |
Sanitation Standards | 2021-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-01-12 |
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. | 2021-02-05 |
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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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| Registration 2021-01-12 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2021-02-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff has an expired fingerprint and consent form (no 2020 background check). |
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| Registration 2021-01-12 |
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 | 2021-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) No hot water at the handwashing sinks in the girls and boys restroom (hallway). |
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| Registration 2020-07-15 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2020-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) One staff does not have proof universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2020-07-15 |
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 | 2020-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Grass needs mowed on the playground. Mulch is low and the black tarp is exposed creating a tripping hazard. |
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| Registration 2020-07-15 |
Food storage | 2020-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food was not covered when transported to the room for lunch. |
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| Registration 2019-06-21 |
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 | 2019-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) PK room has water spots of the ceiling tile. |
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| Registration 2019-06-21 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2019-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Two staff do not have proof of annual UP training. |
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| Registration 2019-06-21 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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. | 2019-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) As of July 1, 2018, IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1)(a) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices; and |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-05-24 |
The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________. | 2019-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2) The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required. |
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| Registration 2019-05-24 |
Water Supply. Water supplies shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the requirements of 410 IAC 6-5.1-8 | 2019-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(a) Provider is not in compliance with IDEM. Missing well water samples since 2014 and has not corrected violations from 3/20/19. |
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