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Little Hands Day Care
Lafayette, IN
· Tippecanoe County
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Lafayette, IN 47909
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Active License
License Number
79-3894
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
LITTLE HANDS DAY CARE is a Licensed Home in LAFAYETTE IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-07-22 |
Items labeled Keep out of the reach of children were accessible to the children. | 2025-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2025-07-22 |
Childcare home out of ratio during the visit. 13:1 | 2025-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) 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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| Licensing 2024-08-23 |
2024-08-31 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(o) Direct child care providers shall store flammable liquids in tightly sealed, marked containers appropriate to the type of liquid being stored. Direct child care providers shall store no more than five (5) gallons of flammable liquids at any one (1) time in buildings used for child care and shall store all flammable liquids, lighters, and matches in an area inaccessible to children or in an approved fire cabinet |
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| Licensing 2021-08-13 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2021-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) One child does not have documentation of offical birth certificate |
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| Licensing 2021-08-13 |
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. | 2021-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One child does not have documentation of up to date immunizations |
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| Licensing 2021-08-13 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit a statement attesting that the applicant has not been: convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children | 2021-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) Has not submitted an attestation |
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| Licensing 2021-08-13 |
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 | 2021-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One child does not have documentation of an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2021-08-13 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule | 2021-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) Has not submitted an application to renew her license via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2021-08-13 |
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. | 2021-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Could not locate the cats annual vaccination record |
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| Licensing 2021-08-13 |
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 | 2021-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Could not locate TB test results that had been done in the last year |
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| Licensing 2020-08-07 |
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 | 2020-10-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Fingerprints were last done just over 3 years ago |
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| Licensing 2019-08-16 |
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 | 2019-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Has not submitted the Consent to Release information forms |
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| Licensing 2019-08-16 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) One child did not have official documentation of their date of birth on file and the parent had not consented or declined to have the child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2019-08-16 |
Direct child care providers shall restrict all animals from food areas during preparation and serving of food | 2019-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(h) The dog was around the children while they were eating |
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| Licensing 2019-08-16 |
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 | 2019-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Could not locate the annual CPR and Universal Precautions Training |
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| Licensing 2019-08-16 |
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 | 2019-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Could not locate the annual TB test results |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. | 2018-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Both cat and dog are over due for their vaccinations |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
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 | 2018-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Household member has turned 18 and does not have an initial drug test on file read by a medical review officer |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
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 | 2018-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Household member has turned 18 and does not have a physical on file |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2018-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Missing documentation on 4 children |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
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 | 2018-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Household member has turned 18 and does not have a TB test results on file |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
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 | 2018-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Has not submitted on one household member |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2018-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning material is accessible under the kitchen sink |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2018-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) has not been documenting the quarterly fire drills |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
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. | 2018-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Missing up to date immunization records on 1 child |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
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 | 2018-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Household member has turned 18 and has not had fingerprints submitted for a federal criminal history check |
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| Licensing 2018-08-08 |
The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled | 2018-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) Is not using a waterproof barrier between the child and the washable surface. |
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