Description: MELC’s purpose and mission are to provide quality care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children, infants through twelve years of age.
Believing that healthy growth, learning, and development begin at birth, MELC seeks to play a significant role in promoting the well-being of children, providing a safe, stimulating environment that nourishes and cherishes them.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| Licensing 2023-08-22 |
Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants). | |
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Type of correction needed:
3-4.7-1(24) 2 children were able to escape the playground, and make it to the road with no caregiver present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Ratio is always maintained at our center |
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| Licensing 2023-08-22 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 2 children (ages 2.5) were outside in the road alone with no caregiver present. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-22 |
The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children. | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) After mowing, the playground gate was not closed and locked. THis allowed 2 children (ages 2.5) to escape the playground and go to the main road. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) playground is well fenced and safe. Gates secure. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-22 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Program did not notify DCS about the 2 children (ages 2.5) escaping the playground and getting to the main road alone. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The need to report was unclear here. Will report in future. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-22 |
The outdoor caregivers will interact with children in all areas of the playground and ensure that all children are visible at all times | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-68(a) The teachers on the playground were standing all together on the playground and unable to see that 2 children were inappropriately playing (showing each other their bottoms). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Made changes to playground to increase visibility. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-22 |
Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall be firm, portable, easily sanitized, in good repair, and have the underside of the sleeping surface off the floor | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(1) Child was not sleeping on a cot outside, he fell asleep on the pavement and was not moved. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Reviewed with staff sleep policy. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-22 |
The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Any serious child injury, occurring while the child is in the care of child care center caregivers, that requires medical attention by: a physician | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(14)(b) The division was not immediately notified after a child was taken to the emergency room to be treated for heat stress he acquired from being outside in the heat at the program. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) No serious injury occurred. Will notify is seen by Dr. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-22 |
On the day of occurrence, caregiversshall inform parents of minor injuries when they pick up their child. Minor injury reports shall be kept in the childs individual file or in a separate minor injury reporting file and shall be recorded showing the following: The date and time of the injury | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-39(b)(1) No injury report was created and put in the file of the child (age 3) who fell asleep on the playground and received medical attention later in the day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Report was created. Staff didn't locate at inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-22 |
Director responsibilities | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Director did not immediately notify the division or DCS regarding the children escaping the playground, the child falling asleep on the playground and getting heat stress, or the allegation or children inappropriately touching each other on the playground. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The need to report here was unclear. Will report in future. |
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| Complaints 2023-08-04 |
2023-08-24 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with supervision requirements | ||
| Complaints 2023-07-24 |
2023-08-24 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with required reporting regulations, completion of injury report, and naptime requirements for sleeping on cots | ||
| Licensing 2023-04-12 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2023-05-12 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Applicant does not have completed background check1 staff with expired consent3 staff have not submitted consent forms |
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| Licensing 2023-04-12 |
Childrens admission records | 2023-05-12 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 4 child files missing current physicals4 child files missing current immunizations4 child files missing child development2 child files missing parent's complete work info (name, address, phone number)2 child files missing dentist info1 child files missing emergency medical authorization |
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| Licensing 2023-04-12 |
The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation | 2023-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c) Renewal application has not been submitted |
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| Licensing 2023-04-12 |
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 | 2023-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 1 staff file checked missing drug screen |
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If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
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The quality of care at Manchester Early Learning Center is unsurpassed. I have two children who have been in various care settings (in-home private care as well as public centers) over the course of six years, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have found affordable childcare close to home.
The teachers at MELC are kind, compassionate, and meet children and families where they are. My children (one is school-aged, one is a toddler) both look forward to attending, and their lives have both been enriched since starting at MELC. Curriculum is developmentally-appropriate, Montessori-based, and best of all, children learn and are encouraged to express their creativity while playing and having fun.
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