Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Little Lambs Preschool Daycare Ministry Inc.
Syracuse, IN
· Kosciusko County
1143 North Long Drive,
Syracuse, IN 46567
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
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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
Little Lambs Preschool Daycare Ministry Inc. is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Syracuse IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:30 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 2026-04-15 |
Boys and Girls bathrooms had toilet paper and paper towels stored open to air; should be in dispenser or in containers. | 2026-04-24 |
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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 2026-04-15 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Advanced Toddler Room had an open tub with Clorox wipes beside desk; -Boys Bathroom had White Rain Foaming Soap at sink, and Febreze room spray and a bleach bottle stored under the sink behind an unlocked door; -Girls Bathroom had hand soap stored under the sink behind an unlocked door; -Baby Room had sunscreen and baby powder stored under the changing table behind an unlocked door, and Clorox wipes in a cabinet behind a deterrent. | 2026-04-24 |
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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 2026-04-15 |
At time of visit two (2) staff working with children did not have fingerprints on file with the division. Four (4) other staff members had expired fingerprints. | 2026-05-15 |
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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 2026-04-15 |
Previously opened food items were not labeled with date opened in all classrooms and dry goods storage area. | 2026-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 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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| Registration 2026-04-15 |
Two (2) out of ten (10) child files viewed did not have documentation of immunizations. | 2026-05-15 |
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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 2026-04-15 |
At time of visit two (2) staff working with children did not have consents on file with the division. | 2026-05-15 |
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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 2024-07-19 |
Unable to observe juvenile finger printing for underage caregivers. | 2024-08-24 |
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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 2024-07-19 |
5 caregivers are either missing or have expired consent forms. | 2024-08-24 |
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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 2024-07-19 |
4 caregivers missing First Aid training certificates. | 2024-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-19(7) The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility, which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Current first aid certification |
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| Registration 2024-07-19 |
Unable to observe Universal Precaution training for caregivers. | 2024-08-24 |
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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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| Registration 2024-07-19 |
Diaper cream and air freshener accessible in crib room. Air Freshener in toddler bathroom accessible. Clorox and sunscreen accessible in 2's room. Hand sanitizer accessible in large motor room. Sunscreen and hand sanitizer accessible in school age room. | 2024-07-26 |
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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 2023-12-01 |
2 caregivers present without qualified background checks | 2023-12-08 |
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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 2023-12-01 |
Tall brown shelf and low white shelf not secured to the wall in 4/5 year old room | 2023-12-29 |
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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 2023-04-26 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Outlet covers missing in 3/4 classroom and T/2 classroom |
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| Registration 2023-04-26 |
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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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) one staff missing consent form |
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| Registration 2023-04-26 |
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) Snacks not dated when opened |
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| Registration 2022-06-10 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff working without finger prints. |
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| Registration 2022-06-10 |
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 | 2022-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Many outlet covers missing throughout the program. |
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| Registration 2022-06-10 |
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 | 2022-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Plunger stored in restroom. |
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| Registration 2022-06-10 |
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 | 2022-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Childrens files missing immunization records. |
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| Registration 2022-06-10 |
Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH | 2022-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) A portable sink is being used in 2 year old room. |
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| Registration 2022-06-10 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2022-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Children in 2 year old room are not washing their hands with soap and water. Teacher is using wipes instead. |
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| Registration 2022-06-10 |
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 | 2022-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff working without consent form. |
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| Registration 2021-10-27 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hand sanitizer accessible in the gross motor room and 2's room.Diaper cream accessible in the boys bathroom. |
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| Registration 2021-10-27 |
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) Linens on crib mattresses too big. |
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| Registration 2021-10-27 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Caregivers preparing childrens lunches not wearing hair net, apron, or gloves. |
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| Registration 2020-11-04 |
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 | 2020-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Teacher's purses accessible in classrooms. |
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| Registration 2020-04-01 |
The following universal precautions supplies shall be available to all staff: Disposable medical gloves | 2020-06-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-90(1) Expired universal precautions training from staff files |
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| Registration 2020-04-01 |
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 | 2020-04-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Missing immunization for 1 child |
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| Registration 2019-11-15 |
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 | 2020-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Closet unlocked in preschool room with hazardous items accessible.Hand sanitizer, febreze, and quat solution were accessible in the preschool room. |
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| Registration 2019-06-18 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Teacher items accessible in cabinet of room 111.Cleaning supply closet unlocked in office. *Locked during visit. |
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| Registration 2019-06-18 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Cup spouts in toddler room not being covered when not in use. |
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| Registration 2019-06-18 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Teacher serving lunch was not wearing apron or hair restraint. |
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| Registration 2019-06-18 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Bulk containers not being dated when opened. |
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| Registration 2018-11-16 |
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 | 2018-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Three children missing updated immunizations. |
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| Registration 2018-11-16 |
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 | 2018-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Childrens belongings kept all together and touching. |
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| Registration 2018-11-16 |
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 | 2018-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper changing table in toddler room does not have plastic mat surrounding the table. |
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| Registration 2018-11-16 |
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 | 2018-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Wall in the entryway to preschool is chipping on the bottom.In the mens restroom by kitchen, there are rusty stalls around urinal.Bathroom in toddler room has broken tiles. |
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| Registration 2018-11-16 |
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 | 2018-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Dry snack food in office is not labeled and sealed properly. |
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| Registration 2018-11-16 |
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 | 2018-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Teachers serving food without apron or hair restraint. |
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