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Little Rascals Childcare
North Vernon, IN
· Jennings County
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North Vernon, IN 47265
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 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 Rascals Childcare is a Licensed Home in NORTH VERNON IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Sunday, 5:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday 5:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Sunday 5:30 AM-5:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-07-29 |
Consultant observed employee T.S. walk completely out of the daycare and enter the other licensed daycare. The children were left alone inside of the daycare. Staff stated she took a bag of clothes and belongings over to the other daycare and stated "all of the kids were in their seats when I left". Consultant informed her that she can't leave the children unattended inside of the daycare for any amount of time for any reason. 10 children present with one of the children being 4 months of age. | |
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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 2026-07-29 |
Consultant observed employee T.S. walk completely out of the daycare and enter the other licensed daycare. The children were left alone inside of the daycare. Staff stated she took a bag of clothes and belongings over to the other daycare and stated "all of the kids were in their seats when I left". Consultant informed her that she can't leave the children unattended inside of the daycare for any amount of time for any reason. 10 children present with one of the children being 4 months of age. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-17.5 A licensee shall ensure that a child in the licensees care is continually supervised by a caregiver |
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| Licensing 2026-06-09 |
On 6/2/26 a PTQ rater observed a group of 9 children left alone on the playground this resulted with a ratio of 0:9. The correct ratio for this age group should have been 1:9. There was a ratio of 0:1 when the caregiver sent a child in to the bathroom on 06/02/26 during PTQ visit. | 2026-06-09 |
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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 2026-06-09 |
On 6/2/26 a PTQ rater observed a group of 9 children left alone on the playground with a PTQ rater which does not count for supervision. There was a child unsupervised when the caregiver sent a child in to the bathroom on 06/02/26 during PTQ visit,. | 2026-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times |
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| Licensing 2026-06-09 |
Upon arrival observed a 9 month old child asleep in a swing on the playground. | 2026-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee 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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| Licensing 2023-12-19 |
Fire extinguisher located in the kitchen is empty. | 2023-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) At least one child was missing permission slip form |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No TB for staff present |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
Whenever an applicant applies for multiple licenses located within the same structure or building, each home must meet the requirements of licensure as independent homes | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(g) Using door inbetween homes |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) At least one child was missing enrollment form |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) At least one child was missing immunizations |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Open flame with the wax warmer |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) At least one child was missing a physcial |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) At least one child was missing discipline policy |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) At least one child was missing emergency medical consent |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) No drug test for staff present |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) At least one child was missing authorized pick up form |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) At least one child was missing birth certificate |
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| Licensing 2021-08-11 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Provider doesn't have fingerprints for one staff member |
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| Licensing 2021-08-11 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Provider doesn't have current background check on file for one staff |
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| Licensing 2021-02-04 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) One employee has an expired consent on file at the time of visit, another employee who doesn't work at the location but whose name was used for the covid grant was listed as staff doesn't have a consent on file |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Four children were missing a written statement signed by a doctor about their general health/or a physical |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Two children were missing birth certificates from their files |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Four children were missing immunization records from their files |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) One childcare provider had an expired background check on file |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Two children were missing were missing signed discipline policies from their files |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) One child was missing a consent for medical treatment |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) ratio was 13:1 due to the other staff member being unqualified staff because of expired fingerprints/background check |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Two children were missing enrollment forms from their files |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) One childcare provider had expired fingerprints on file |
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| Licensing 2019-06-03 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2019-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) there are toys broken/not together in the play yard |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2018-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) a 2 1/2 year old wa outside the daycare with out supervision, they provider found the child outside and brought him inside |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
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 | 2018-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) diaper mat has a tear in it |
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| Licensing 2018-11-14 |
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. | 2018-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) water shut off is not marked |
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