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Little Lambs Child Care Ministry
Columbus, IN
· Bartholomew County
1610 Taylor Road,
Columbus, IN 47203
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Subsidized Program
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-99288-A
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 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 Lambs Child Care Ministry is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Columbus IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 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 2026-07-02 |
During the time of inspection, the following staff were present with children and do not have background checks: -Amanda Trevey -Brystal Myers | 2026-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2024-08-21 |
During visit 1 staff member present with children are not listed for this location but are Qualified at another location. However, they are considered Unqualified at this location | 2024-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2024-08-21 |
During visit 1 staff member present with children are not listed for this location but are Qualified at another location. However, they are considered Unqualified at this location | 2024-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-02-27 |
At time of visit consultant found lysol wipes on top of water fountain in gym, Alvelex Pain relieving lotion in pre-k room, and Saline solution in child's cubby in hallway. | 2024-03-01 |
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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 2024-02-27 |
At time of visit, 1 staff members did not have a consent form or fingerprints on file with the division. | 2024-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2024-02-27 |
At time of visit a child under 12 months and 1 day was sleeping on a cot with a blanket. | 2024-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| Registration 2023-08-25 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Two staff members present with children did not have fingerprints on file. |
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| Registration 2023-08-25 |
Two staff members present with children did not have consent forms on file. | 2023-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 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 |
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| Registration 2023-01-12 |
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. | 2023-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) During file review, there were one staff member who works in the infant room who did not have Safe Sleep training on file. |
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| Registration 2023-01-12 |
An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) During file review, there were three staff members who do not have current First Aid training on file. |
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| Registration 2023-01-12 |
At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) At time of inspection, there were no staff members on site who have current CPR training on file. |
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| Registration 2023-01-12 |
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 | 2023-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) At the time of the inspection, in the infant room bathroom, there were diapers in uncovered containers. |
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| Registration 2023-01-12 |
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 | 2023-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At the time of the inspection there were some items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" that were accessible to children: In the 2 year old room there was lysol spray and Febreeze within reach of childrenIn the infant room, underneath the sink behind a child deterrent, there was glass cleaner, lysol spray, carpet cleaner, and bug killer within reach of children. |
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| Registration 2023-01-12 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) During file review, there was one staff member who does not have Universal Precautions training on file. |
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| Registration 2022-09-16 |
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 | 2022-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Gym has baseboard coming off and missing outlet covers. PK room has chairs stacked on the tables.Infant room crockpot is over 120 degrees F. 2's room had a carpet with a lifted edge, tripping hazard.Giraffes room has a red/orange alphabet carpet not secured to the floor. Cubbies in the hall had 3 containers of sunscreen and saline spray all labeled with keep out of reach of children accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2022-09-16 |
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 | 2022-09-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Frozen breastmilk in the infant room freezer is not labeled with the childs name. |
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| Registration 2022-09-16 |
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 | 2022-09-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Girls bathroom had a roll of paper towels on top of wipes container, not on a dispenser. |
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| Registration 2022-09-16 |
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 | 2022-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 1 unqualified caregiver (TJ) working with an expired child abuse/neglect check.Send notification to consultant of consent form submission. |
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| Registration 2022-03-16 |
All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts | 2022-04-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) Fan in the two's bathroom not working and dirty. |
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| Registration 2022-03-16 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 3 disqualified caregivers (ER, ER, KC) working without Criminal history police checks completed.Send notification to consultant of fingerprint completion. |
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| Registration 2022-03-16 |
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 | 2022-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Inf rm: 2 containers of food in the fridge were not dated. Open container of oatmeal on the counter and a container of cheerios in a childs cubby not dated. |
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| Registration 2022-03-16 |
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 | 2022-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Freezer thermometer in the kitchen is broken.Freezer thermometer in the infant room read 10 degrees F. Freezer is to be 0 degrees F or less. |
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| Registration 2022-03-16 |
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 | 2022-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 1 unqualified caregiver (MW) working with an expired child abuse/neglect check. 3 disqualified caregivers (ER, ER, KC) working without Child abuse/neglect checks completed.Send notification to consultant of consent form submission. |
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| Registration 2022-03-16 |
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 | 2022-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Pull ups stored open in the girls bathroom, not sanitary. |
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| Registration 2022-03-16 |
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 | 2022-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Waffles in the kitchenette freezer not dated with the date of opening. |
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| Registration 2022-03-16 |
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 | 2022-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) PreK room had a purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. Lysol wipes labeled Keep out of reach of children on top of a filing cabinet accessible to children.Tigers have a blue chair and a red chair that are torn on the edges, not sanitizable. Two's room bathroom has 3 damaged ceiling tiles. Giraffes/Zebras room had a purse, as well as shaving cream and lysol spray both labeled keep out of reach of children in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2022-03-16 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | 2022-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Trash can containing food refuse not covered in the cafe. |
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| Registration 2021-08-27 |
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 | 2021-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 1 unqalified caregiver working without a completed child abuse/neglect check.Applicant's consent form is expired. Send notification of completed consent form and qualification. |
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| Registration 2021-08-27 |
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 | 2021-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Freezer thermometer in the small kitchen reads 10 degrees F, thermometer in the big kitchen freezer is broken. Temperature is to be 0 degrees F or less. |
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| Registration 2021-08-27 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2021-09-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Hot water at the handwashing sinks in all the bathrooms and in the infant room was over 120 degrees F. Hot water is to be between 100 and 120 for proper handwashing and to avoid scalding. |
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| Registration 2021-08-27 |
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 | 2021-09-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Todd/2's diaper changing table door is broken, missing outlet covers.Giraffee's and Zebras room: purple rug not secured to the floor, two door short shelf tippable, not stable and a package of disinfecting wipes labeled Keep out of Reach of children were on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. |
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| Registration 2021-08-27 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-09-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 1 unqualified caregiver working without a completed Criminal History Police check.Send notification of fingerprinting completion to consultant. |
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| Registration 2021-08-27 |
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 | 2021-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Infant room had a bulk container of cheerios and a container of puff snacks not labled with date of opening. |
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| Registration 2021-08-27 |
Food storage | 2021-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 After being prepared the children's plates were on the shelf not covered while waiting for children to arrive for lunch.1 water bottle in the 4/5's room was not covered. |
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| Registration 2021-01-21 |
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 | 2021-01-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Freezer thermometer in the Kitchen freezer is broken. |
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| Registration 2021-01-21 |
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 | 2021-01-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 2 baggies of graham crackers, 4 baggies of cereal, and 1 baggie of cookies not labeled or dated with date of opening. |
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| Registration 2021-01-21 |
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 | 2021-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers in the 2's room bathroom are stored open on a shelf above the changing table, not sanitary. |
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| Registration 2021-01-21 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2021-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Hot water in the Hall boys/girls bathrooms and the 2's bathroom is hotter than 120 degrees F. Water temperature is to be between 100 and 120 degrees F for proper handwashing and to avoid scalding. |
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| Registration 2021-01-21 |
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 | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Preschool room: a first aid kit containing a packet of Excedrin medication, Dermoplast spray and bandaid Cleansing foam all labeled with Keep out of Reach of Children was in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Girafee room: Snow spray, Dawn dishwashing liquid, Goo Gone and Colored Hair spray all labeled with Keep out of Reach of Children were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2020-09-22 |
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 | 2020-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Rm 117: disenfecting wipes, shave cream and multipurpose solution labeled Keep out of Reach of Children on a lower shelf in unlocked cabinets accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2020-09-22 |
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 | 2020-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) 2 bottles in the Older Infants fridge were not labeled with name of child or date made. |
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| Registration 2019-07-08 |
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 | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In KG-SA room hand sanitizer was accessible to children on low shelf, purse on children's table and purse hanging on cabinet. Several bottles of sunscreen accessible to children in cubbies in the hallway. |
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| Registration 2019-07-08 |
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 | 2019-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Ceiling vents in both boys and girls hallway bathrooms are dirty. Both sinks in the girls bathroom are not sealed to the wall and the sink in the boys bathroom is not sealed to the wall. |
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| Registration 2018-10-02 |
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 | 2018-11-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Three infant caregivers have not yet taken the 2 1/2 hour face-to-face CCRR Safe Sleep training. As of July 1, 2018, should be; IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1), Sec. 14.1. (a) The operator of a child care ministry 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 sleep practices. |
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