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Pencilbox, LLC
Otterbein, IN
· Benton County
,
Otterbein, IN 47970
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
04-0403
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 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
Pencilbox, LLC is a Licensed Home in OTTERBEIN IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 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 2026-01-21 |
The fence has been damaged and could cause harm to children, or a child could get out of the yard | 2026-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care |
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| Licensing 2026-01-21 |
Did not have proof of CPR for provider on premesis | 2026-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times |
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| Licensing 2026-01-21 |
Did not have proof of CPR for provider on premesis | 2026-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2025-01-28 |
The fence needs fixed in several spots. The bottom is coming up quite a bit on the wire fencing and children could get caught, hurt, or escape in places. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care |
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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
Upon arrival provider was on the porch which children were eating lunch. They were left unattended for a period of time. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times |
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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
No documentation of a TB test on file for either staff for this year. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
Applicant and staff have not gotten new fingerprints and they expired on 2/11/24. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit a statement attesting that the applicant has not been: convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children |
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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
No consent has been done since 2022 to run the background check | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 |
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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
At time of visit, there was only 1 staff member present with 12 children. 1 under 16 months. 4 others under 3 years old. Ratio should be 10:1. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 |
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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
Applicant does not have a signed application for the child care home at the time of visit and only has until 3/30/24 until license expires. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule |
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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
The fence in the backyard needs repair. There are several spots where the metal wired fence is coming up and the children could get hurt on the fence and could also get out there. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children |
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| Licensing 2023-02-17 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) 2 children did not have official documentation of their date of birth on file in the home |
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| Licensing 2023-02-17 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2023-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) one child did not have up to date immunizations on file |
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| Licensing 2022-03-10 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Could not locate staff's annual TB test results |
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| Licensing 2022-03-10 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2022-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Could not find staff CPR and Universal Precautions Training |
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| Licensing 2022-03-10 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2022-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) When licensing arrived there was one caregiver with 13 children. 4 of the 13 children were under 12 months of age |
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| Licensing 2022-03-10 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Have not submitted a background consent form on via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2022-03-10 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) there were items under the sink that had "Keep out of reach of children" and the cabinet was not locked. CHild Safety locks are not approved for keeping items out of reach |
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| Licensing 2022-03-10 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2022-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) 3 infants under 12 months were in a room behind a closed door with no caregiver in the room |
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| Licensing 2021-03-15 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2021-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Did not have documentation of annual CPR and Universal Precautions Training on file |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2020-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) One child is missing a consent for outings |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2020-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Does not have the annual CPR and Universal Precautions Cards on file |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2020-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) One child does not have official documentation of their date of birth on file |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2020-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Rechargable Fire extinguisher were last inspected over a year ago |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2020-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One child does not have an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB test results are over a year old |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2020-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 2 children do not have up to date immunizations |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
An applicant must submit the required information as part of the application | 2020-05-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(b) Has not obtained a letter from the county stating that a business letter is not required |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2020-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) One child does not have the consent for emergeny medical care signed |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Missing Official documentation of 2 children's date of birth and 3 parents need to consent or decline to have child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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