Unlicensed Registered Ministry
✓ Licensed
Morning Star Academy
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
7350 Kennedy Avenue,
Hammond, IN 46323
Quick Facts
Capacity
96 children
Rate Range
starting at 105.00 per week
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
To/From School
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (219) 844-4470
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-100160-A
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
Path to Quality
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
noah rancifer
2021-11-25 20:06:24
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
I'm a student from morning star and I just want to say that thay have cockroach problems in the cafeteria I have seen a lot of bug and insects in the building. Another thing is I saw a 7 year old clean the bath because our "janitor can't do it". This zchool need to be more strict about rules i see kids taking out the trash by themselves with no supervision their too much favoritism and half of teachers last years was not able to teach
Their are cussing and fights in the school and some terrible kids I just wish the best for this school
Happy
2019-03-08 20:18:19
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
This has to be one of the best centers for childcare! I am impressed with the growth my child has in such a short time! I'm looking forward to watching him grow & learn so much. His teacher is amazing & informs me daily about activities that are forth coming. I love it!
Samantha
2018-09-19 03:23:06
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Well my last review was when my son was 3. He is now 6. He attends 1st grade here. This organization acts like a public school. So do not expect private school privileges. Despite having a scholarship, parents still pay to attend. My child is now bullied, and the zero tolerance policy does not apply when the abuser is friends or family of the staff. Alot of unprofessionalism, alot of favoritism. Do not expect communication with anyone about your concerns,you are always wrong. Respectfully yours.
samantha
2015-05-08 04:19:17
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Amazing. My son loves to go here. He is 3 and knows letters and can count 1-25 is starting to write his name, has such a huge vocabulary. They are all moms, and it feels great to have such wonderful Christian parents equipping my child's mind for what is needed before kindergarten.
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About the Provider
It is our goal to provide each child a learning experience that will influence them for life. Our motto: "equipping bright minds" iiTimothy 3:15-17
We provide a safe environment, a loving and knowledgeable staff, personal attention through small ratios. Structured educational concepts and beginnings.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-04-22 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2025-04-22 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-06 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-06 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2023-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| Registration 2023-06-06 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of visit,1 staff present with children, without fingerprints on file with the division. (EE) 2 staff member present with expired fingerprints on file. (OS-5.5.20)(CQ-5.28.19) |
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| Registration 2023-06-06 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2023-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of visit, present with children, 1 staff without consent on file with the division. (EE). 2 staff with expired consents on file(OS-4.6.21)(CQ-5.28.19) |
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| Registration 2022-05-26 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2022-05-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In the Pre-K room, the vent is very dusty. |
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| Registration 2021-11-09 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2021-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Milk in the infant refrigerator was opened but not labeled with date opened. |
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| Registration 2021-04-20 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2021-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) The diaper pad in the infant room has tears in it, making it not sanitizable. |
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| Registration 2021-04-20 |
All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts | 2021-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) The bathroom in the preschool room does not have a vent or open window. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-06-24 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2020-06-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are continually supervised by a caregiver (must be within sight and sound at all times). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-06-24 |
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. | 2020-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds. |
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| Registration 2020-06-24 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2020-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) One fence post vertical bar is missing from the outdoor play area fence creating a gap in the fence that small children could get through and creating a potential head entrapment hazard. |
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| Registration 2020-06-24 |
Lighting intensity | 2020-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-411 2 ceiling light fixtures in the kitchen are not illuminated in working order. |
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| Registration 2020-06-24 |
Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code | 2020-06-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) Facility has not submitted a renewal application as of today. This is due no later than June 30, 2020. |
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| Registration 2020-06-24 |
Drinking water facilities shall not be located in restrooms and shall be constructed of impervious, easily cleanable materials and shall be kept clean and in a good state of repair. Drinking fountains, where provided, shall have a sanitary type guarded angle-stream jet head and an adjustable flow regulator | 2020-06-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(5) Water fountains in the cafeteria area have a flow spout that does not reach at least a minimum of 2 inches above the spout guard. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-16 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | 2019-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-16 |
Discipline | 2019-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) A provider shall: Maintain a written child discipline policy |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-16 |
2019-12-27 | |
| Type of correction needed: At the time a provider establishes the written policy and at the time of any subsequent change to the written policy, the provider shall provide to the parent or guardian of each child in the care of the provider, a copy of the written policy change. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2019-12-16 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2019-12-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2019-12-16 |
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request | 2019-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 One child in child care area who has not been enrolled in child care. No file available |
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| Registration 2019-12-16 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2019-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) One child in child care area who has not been enrolled in child care. No file available |
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| Registration 2019-12-16 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-12-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant Room:Diaper cream in drawer in reach of children. Closet: Windex, glade air freshner, hand sanitizer and snuggle plus that state keep put of reach of children in reach of children. Deak:Hand sanitizer that states keep out of reach of children in reach of chidren. 3/5s room closet:Staff purse, cloroz wipes, and hand sanitizer in reach of children 1/2' room: Diaper cream that states keep out of childrens reach in reach of children. |
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| Registration 2019-12-16 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2019-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) 2 childrens faces covered at naptime inthe 3/5's room2 childrens faces covered at nap time in the 1/2's room. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-07-15 |
2019-07-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2019-07-15 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2019-07-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are continually supervised by a caregiver (must be within sight and sound at all times). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-11 |
2019-06-18 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-11 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | 2019-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-11 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | 2019-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-11 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2019-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-11 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2019-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| Registration 2019-06-11 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Chairs in lunch room leaning against wall and tippable |
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| Registration 2019-06-11 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2019-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 2 children missing evidence of up to date immunizations |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-10-23 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2018-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. |
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| Registration 2018-10-23 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2018-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) No evidence of garbage can in 1/2's restroom where diapering occurs. Dirty diapers stored on top of bins under diapering station. |
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| Registration 2018-10-23 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2018-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Mirror in the 1/2's restroom not secure. Door frame in 1/2's restroom cracked and sharp. Cieling tiles in the 1/2's restroom in need of repair and replacing. Chairs stacked in lunch room. Lunch table top broken as is the bench. |
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| Registration 2018-10-23 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2018-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Bottle not labeled with name, date and time. |
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| Registration 2018-10-23 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2018-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Girls downstairs restroom counter not sanitizable |
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