Description: Little Steps Early Learning Center is a Licensed Center in Lafayette IN, with a maximum capacity of 89 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Toddler; Two-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In the open classrooms, PreK and 3's, the cleaning supplies, lotions, hand sanitizer has to be stored in accessible to children. These items were on the ledge of wall that separates the classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Staff hygiene | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Person cooking today did not have a hairnet or apron on when preparing carts. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-04 |
Licensing requirements | 2023-04-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-2 Toddler classroom has 8 toddlers and 1 five year old with two staff. 5 year old is not in age appropriate classroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-22 |
The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children. | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) water temp was 127.4 degrees |
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| Licensing 2022-08-22 |
Building maintenance | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 3's classroom soundboard hanging from ceiling |
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| Licensing 2022-08-22 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Tricycle on older playground does not meet play codes |
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| Licensing 2022-08-22 |
Bathrooms | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 in mens bathroom there was a potty seat in the big stall. In the 2's classroom there was a potty seat in the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-22 |
Indoor furnishings | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Both 2's classroom chairs were stacked |
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| Licensing 2021-08-09 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2021-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) One drug screen missing from a staff file. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-09 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2021-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) One employee missing current Universal Precautions. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-09 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2021-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) Annual Child Abuse Prevention is missing for two employees. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-19 |
Building maintenance | 2021-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 In the restroom, two holes in drywall where a toilet paper dispenser was moved. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-19 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand sanitizer on low areas, in reach of children. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-19 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2021-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 There is a wire sticking out of the mulch. The wire is a hazard. The wire is not live. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-19 |
Written program plans | 2021-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Lesson plans are out of date in classrooms. |
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