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Northwest Children's Learning Center
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
21855 Brick Road,
South Bend, IN 46628
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
Toddler-Eight
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 272-4971
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
12253
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
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
Northwest Children's Learning Center is a Licensed Center in South Bend IN, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Toddler-Eight. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 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 2024-04-17 |
Out of 5 child files reviewed, four children did not have dentist information listed | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies |
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| Licensing 2024-04-17 |
Plungers stored in womens and toddler bathroom. Bolt caps missing on toilets in womens bathroom and toddler bathroom. | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2024-04-17 |
Out of 5 staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have First Aid training | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter |
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| Licensing 2024-04-17 |
No rocking chair present in toddler room | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-130(a)(3) The center shall equip each toddler room with the following furnishings: At least one (1) sanitizable rocking chair/glider. This is not required if all the children in the room are at least twenty-four (24) months of age |
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| Licensing 2024-04-17 |
Toys stored in diapering area in toddler room | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing |
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| Licensing 2024-04-17 |
Out of 5 staff files reviewed, three staff did not have updated Universal Percautions training on file | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-17 |
Out of 5 staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have an application for employment on file. | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment |
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| Licensing 2024-04-17 |
Out of 5 staff files reviewed, three staff members did not have updated annual evaluations | 2024-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance |
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| Licensing 2023-06-28 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Snacks in kitchen not stored air tight after opening. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-28 |
Child grouping policies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Toddler-Threes mixed in one group. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-30 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-04-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Sanitizing wipes accessible |
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| Licensing 2021-04-14 |
Child grouping policies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 School age child mixed with ages 3-5. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand sanitizer accessible in entryway. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
Childrens admission records | 2020-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Some children missing info for doctors and dentists.One child missing emergency information. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
In-service staff training | 2020-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 1 staff missing First aid and universal precautions.One staff missing health and safety modules. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
Staff orientation | 2020-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff missing orientation training in files. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2020-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 One staff missing TB test.2 staff missing transcripts.2 staff missing annual evaluations.One staff missing drug screen results. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-14 |
If the center uses a private water supply or well instead of a public water supply, the center shall supply written records of current test results indicating that the water supply is safe for drinking. The water system must meet the water quality and construction standards of the IDEM | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(b) Facility currently does not have a Certified Operator for well water testing. The director stated that she's in the process of becoming certified to be the Operator. |
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| Complaints 2019-01-31 |
2019-03-14 | |
| Type of correction needed: Non - compliant IDEM records for water testing. | ||
| Licensing 2018-12-17 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2018-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Staff purses were in a cabinet that wasn't locked, which made them accessible to the c hildren. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-17 |
Childrens admission records | 2018-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 1 child's file missing shot records. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-17 |
Written program plans | 2018-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Lesson plans posted in both classrooms were out of date. |
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