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Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center
Muncie, IN
· Delaware County
2809 W Purdue Ave,
Muncie, IN 47304
Quick Facts
Capacity
198 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Sep 8, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center is a Licensed Center in Muncie IN, with a maximum capacity of 198 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:15 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:15 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:15 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:15 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:15 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:15 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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| Licensing 2023-07-26 |
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children | 2023-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) Some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. In room 112, dish soap and baby shampoo were being stored in the unlocked/deterred cabinet under the sink. In room 113, a teacher's purse was on a lower shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In 116, there was a teacher purse on a very low shelf of an unlocked/deterred cabinet. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-26 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) In 115 B, a mop and broom were being stored in the bathroom. In 122 4 stacked chairs, a large dress-up mirror, and uncovered laundry were being stored in the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
The center shall use a changing table as follows: The table must be sturdy and sanitizable | 2022-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(i)(1) Room 123b - first aid book bag and clip board sitting on top of changing table |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
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. | 2022-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 2 of 43 staff do not have a qualified consent |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hazards - keep out of reach items within reach in several rooms. RM 131 - Basket on couch with Hydrogen Peroxide inside. 136 - Sanitizing bottle sitting on low table.136 - staff purse in two door unlocked closet145 - staff purse in two door cabinet closet to the entry wayHallway - fish tank - chemical to treat water in tank under cabinet (child Lock) |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained for all food served to children | 2022-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(e) RM-131, Lunch boxes in cubbies. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
Building maintenance | 2022-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Hallway bathrooms - girls in front hallway and both back bathrooms have cloth rugs under the sinks. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-16 |
Building maintenance | 2020-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Sanitary -Extra roll of paper towels stored under the sink (123,137,143) |
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| Licensing 2020-07-16 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Silk milk dated 6/16 in refrigerator in room 137. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-16 |
Bathrooms | 2020-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Sanitary -Extra shorts sitting on ledge in pink girls bathroom |
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| Licensing 2020-07-16 |
Infant/toddler room furnishings; general | 2020-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128 Cords within reach of mobile infants, small table with lamp (112) |
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| Licensing 2020-07-16 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hazards within reach of children: Staff purse on low shelf (143)Fish cleaning items in tote in unlocked closet (113) |
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| Licensing 2020-01-14 |
Building maintenance | 2020-01-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Room 115b bathroom - mop hanging on hook inside bathroomPlunger in boys bathroom (preschool hallway) |
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| Licensing 2020-01-14 |
Bathrooms | 2020-01-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Extra rolls of paper towels and toilet paper sitting out. Girls (pink) - toilet paperBoys (preschool)- paper towels |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2019-08-08 |
Diapers | 2019-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) IT rooms with added cooling units - exposed wires, pipes behind units. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2019-08-08 |
Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies | 2019-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Tan bathroom - stall side, not enough light coming through |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2019-08-08 |
Handwashing | 2019-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Kitchen floors and storage room floors need cleaned. Kitchen sinks need cleaned.Straw sized pipe sticking out from wall in (at child's level) room 112. Art room - silver shelving unit needs to be secured. hall bathrooms - caps needed on toilet baseLoft in preschool room 145 - hand rail slats are more than 3.5 but not less than 9 (could cause head entrapment) |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2019-08-08 |
Food Safety | 2019-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Playground - Preschool playgound fence along housing property line - both end have a gap between the silver and black fence unit. Silver fence along back side (housing property line) has sharp edges along the top. Tires in mulch do not have 6ft all the way around tires. Tables on playground dirty. Infant toddler playground - steering wheel unit (facing the road) is too tall for infants and toddlers. |
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