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North Lawrence Learning Center Playful Pathways Preschool
Bedford, IN
· Lawrence County
420 W Street,
Bedford, IN 47421
Quick Facts
Capacity
183 children
Age Range
Infant-Five
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
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
North Lawrence Learning Center Playful Pathways Preschool is a Licensed Center in Bedford IN, with a maximum capacity of 183 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Five. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-07-31 |
Provider received a complaint from a parent and did not immediatly report it to the child abuse and neglect hotline. | 2026-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2026-06-30 |
At time of incident on 6/24/2026 caregiver did not maintain complaince with appropriate discipline when caregiver pulled a child by her shirt and used body as a physical barrier in addition to attempting to close door to keep child from exiting the restroom | 2026-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2023-05-18 |
The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors | 2023-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p) At time of inspection, classroom 102, 3, 4, 6, 10 and 9 without working mechanical exhaust vent. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-18 |
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children | 2023-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) At time of inspection, classroom 11 with scissors in desk drawer accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-18 |
In-service staff training | 2023-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 Three caregivers without first aid training available for review at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-18 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2023-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 At time of inspection, one caregiver without child abuse/neglect training available for review, last dated 4.26.22. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-18 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Classroom 3, and 6 with exhaust fans in bathroom presenting with debris on outside grid of fans, not sanitizable; classroom 11 with diapers out on shelf, not sanitizable at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-18 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2023-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Two caregivers with expired universal precautions training, last dated 10.25.21 and 4.25.22, at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-18 |
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall | 2023-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) At time of inspection, classroom 6 sink not sealed to wall. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-18 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of inspection, classroom 102 hand sanitizer and white-out in desk labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children; classroom 4 with swiffer set jet floor solution in closet labeled "keep out of reach of childen" accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-29 |
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. | 2023-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Provider did not submit annual consent for criminal history check to be conducted on two staff members, last submitted 2.23.22 and 3.14.22. Regarding 3.13.23, provider did not submit consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-29 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of inspection, number 3 classroom with 15 3-5 year-old children and 26 classroom with 6 infant-toddler children in classroom not under direct supervision by two qualified caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-29 |
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. | 2023-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Regarding, 3.13.23, provider did not submit consent for national criminalhistory background check bythe FBI on one staff member. |
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| Complaints 2023-03-13 |
2023-04-12 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider not in compliance with regulation regarding background checks for caregivers. | ||
| Licensing 2022-12-14 |
The director responsibilities shall include the following: Supervision and evaluation of child caregivers | 2022-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(3) Regarding the incident on 11/29/22, director did not ensure staff accountability resulting in a child being unsupervised. |
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