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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
Food 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. 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 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 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) 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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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No documentation of a TB test on file for either staff for this year. |
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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 |
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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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) No consent has been done since 2022 to run the background check |
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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) 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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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) 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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| Licensing 2024-03-14 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) 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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| 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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