Description: Merchants of Hope Enrichment Academy is a Licensed Center in East Chicago IN, with a maximum capacity of 37 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three-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 2022-06-13 |
Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner | 2022-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Physical in file for employee does not have physician signature. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-13 |
Electrical safety | 2022-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-101 The electrical room door was unlocked. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-13 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Muffins, waffles and bread are not labeled with date. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-13 |
In-service staff training | 2022-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 One employee had one hour of in service training for last year in file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-13 |
Building maintenance | 2022-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Five ceiling tiles in preschool classroom are damaged. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-22 |
Electrical safety | 2021-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-101 School age classroom: Extension cord with outlets not covered. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-22 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 School age classroom: 7 children were present with 1 unqualified staff. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-22 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Food not in original containers labeled with name and date. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-22 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2021-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Caregiver in school age classroom does not have a criminal history check due to no consent being submitted to office/division. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-22 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Office door open and with lysol and staff purse accesible to children. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Dishes stored on unsealed shelves. Spices/food stored on unsealed shelves. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Building maintenance | 2019-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Edge of bathroom door in 4/5s area not sealed or painted. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-06-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 One bottle of lysol in unlocked cabinet under sink in school age bathroom. |
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