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Bloomington Day Care Corp/Penny Lane East
Bloomington, IN
· Monroe County
107 N Pete Ellis Drive,
Bloomington, IN 47408
Quick Facts
Capacity
85 children
Age Range
Infant-Ten
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (812) 339-3800
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
12173
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
The focus is on creating an enviroment that encourages children to learn. Young learners create understanding and knowledge actively, combining new concepts and ideas into what they already know. Research on brain development and how young children learn has demonstrated the phenomenal pace at which learning takes place from the moment of birth.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 4;
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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| Licensing 2026-04-08 |
In the SE Toddler room the Thermometer was missing from refrigator. | 2026-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2026-04-08 |
In the three's room on top of diaper changing table was 2 staplers and art work. This area to be used for diaper changing only. | 2026-04-18 |
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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 2024-05-09 |
In the 2 1/2 year old bathroom room next to kitchen the container was open exposing diapers and in the big restroom above the diaper table their was diapers and extra clothing exposed. These items are not sanitizable when left out. | 2024-05-20 |
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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 2024-05-09 |
In the south middle room that has age group 3-5 under the sink cabinet has a bottle of gain dish soap that states keep out of reach of children that is accessible to children. | 2024-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file | 2023-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Two children without emergency medical transport and treatment authorization available for review at time of inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) School-age staff children are now enrolled with enrollment documentation. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
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 | 2023-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p) At time of inspection, two-year-old classroom bathroom without mechanical exhaust vent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was a new bathroom created with renovation last year. FSSA licensing, fire marshal, and county approved all work. The exhaust fan was missed from contractor, but has been installed. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date | 2023-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Two children without physical available for review at time of inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All enrollment documents, including health records, have been completed for the staff school-age children who are now enrolled. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Childrens admission records | 2023-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 At time of inspection, two children without complete admission record available for review. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All school-age staff children have completed admission records. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
The director responsibilities shall include the following: Supervision and evaluation of child caregivers | 2023-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(3) Director did not appropriately supervise caregivers to ensure child/staff ratio and supervision maintained during operating hours. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director was in infant room due to 2 staff calling in, another Director came to help in classroom. Due to (MCCSC) schools closing on short notice, three school age staff children had to come because staff was needed. the Director sent them to a small classroom to start on E-learning/homework. The Director did not want to get cited for the three children being in Pre-K classroom when they were not enrolled currently. Moving forward, after FSSA licensing consultant explained that any child on premises had to be supervised, staff school-age children will be enrolled, yet only be able to attend if there is space available. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Posted items | 2023-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 At time of inspection, three-year-old classroom without approved first aid directives posted in child care room; two-year-old classroom without posted child/staff ratio chart in child care room; name of director and person in charge in director's absence not posted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items required to be posted have been re-posted in correct designated areas. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. | 2023-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Two children without immunization record available for review at time of inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All enrollment documentation, including immunizations have been received for staff school-age children. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of inspection, three children, ages 8, 9, and 10, in 2.5 classroom not under directsupervision of responsiblecaregiver. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will work on and continue hiring more staff/substitutes to help when (MCCSC) schools close and staff call-in. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 At time of inspection, kitchen frozen tater tots and waffles not labeled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) These bags were clear un-opened and taken out of box to fit in freezer. We will now label all food if not opened. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Bathrooms | 2023-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Two-year-old classroom with sink not sealed to wall at time of inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sink was re-caulked and re-patched to be sturdy. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-08 |
Demonstration of knowledge | 2022-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-118 During visit there was no one on site with a current ServSafe Food Handler certification on file. Staff had expired Jan 2022. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-08 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Consultant observed S hooks on each bucket seat swing that were not closed. CSPC guidelines require all S hooks to be closed. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-08 |
Toddler Feeding | 2022-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 In Toddler room at lunch time cooked baby carrots were served whole and apple slices were served whole. Food served to toddlers must be cut up in no larger than one-half (½) inch cubes. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-08 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2022-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) During file review on site seven staff members were missing annual tuberculosis test results on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Big Toddlers room is out of ratio with 8 children ages 2 years old with two Unqualified staff present. Infant room is out of ratio with 5 children ages 8 week to 9 months with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 Unqualified caregiver. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers consent forms were updated & renewed. Shown as qualified, but consent forms had expired, which is required annually. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
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. | 2021-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Two staff members have expired consent to release forms which are part of the background check process. Both staff are considered Unqualified caregivers.One staff member has submitted a consent to release but it is not completed. Staff member is considered an Unqualified caregiver. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fingerprints were submitted to the state before staff hire date. Staff was not alone in classroom with children, new staff was in training while waiting results. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2021-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 On 10/22/21, staff was not following safe sleep practices. Infant fell asleep in a bouncer seat and was not moved to crib immediately. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers were instructed to put infants in crib as soon as they fall asleep instead of waiting approximately 5-7 minutes. Teachers were also instructed to react to sleeping infants before responding to others: (feeding, diapering, etc.) Safe Sleep training is updated annually. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-08 |
Caregivers shall inform the parent of any important information regarding their child on the day of occurrence | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-18(c) 5/20/21: 1 child in the three-year old classroom was picked up by an individual who was not on the parent's authorized pickup list. The caregiver present at the time did not check the identification of the person who was picking the child up, and did not look at the child's authorized pick-up list. The parent was not contacted at the time the unauthorized individual came to pickup the child. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-08 |
Staff shall require any person picking up a child, and not known by the caregiver, to provide identification | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-17(b) 5/20/21: 1 child in the three-year old classroom was picked up by an individual who was not on the parent's authorized pickup list. The caregiver present at the time did not check the identification of the person who was picking the child up, and did not look at the child's authorized pick-up list. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-22 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hallway between three year old class area and kitchen: containers of ice melt labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the hallway. Bottle of dish soap and bottle of disinfectng spray labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in unlocked cabinet.Playground: Bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children on a table by the rear entrance to the building. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-22 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Infant room had 4 infants present with zero(0) qualified caregivers. The 1 caregiver present was missing documentation of annual background check results, this is unqualified.. Classroom not supervised by a qualified caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-22 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police | 2021-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) 1 caregiver missing documentation of current national criminal history check. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-22 |
A center shall not employ or utilize the services of a person known by the division and reported to the center as a substantiated perpetrator of child abuse or neglect | 2021-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(c) 3 caregivers present that were missing documentation of the results of annual background checks. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-09 |
Staff orientation | 2020-10-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 2 caregivers missing documentation of completed health and safety orientation training. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-09 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2020-10-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 2 caregivers missing documentation of drug test results. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-31 |
Rest periods | 2020-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 LIghting levels in infant, toddler, and 2 year through 4 year old areas meaured between 0-1 foot candles. Minimum rest period lighting level is 5 foot candles. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-31 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Swings on younger children's playgrund do not meet CPSC requirements. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-08 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2020-01-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 11 children ages 30-36 months and 3 years old observed in class area with 1 caregiver. Required ratio is 7:1. 2nd caregi ver was out of the class area taking 2 children to the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-08 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2020-01-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 1 crib used by a child 11 months old(DOB 2/4/19) had a blanket inside. Child was not in the crib at the time of the inspection. 1 crib used by a child 9 months old (DOB 4/15/19) had a blanket inside. Child was not in the crib at the time of the inspection. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-06-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Dry foods in cabinets not properly sealed(cereal), refrigerated foods not sealed or dated(cheese, tomoatoes, hotdogs) |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2019-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 surfacing around swings and climbing structures on both playground is less than 2 inches deep in parts of the use zone around these structures. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Indoor furnishings | 2019-06-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 chairs stacked in the preK area while the children were awake. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-06-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Two's area: laundry closet unlocked, giving children access to cleaning chemicals labelled "keep out of reach of children."Detergent labelled "keep out of reach of children" is accessible to children from the 3 year and 4 year areas on a low shelf in the area just outside the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Infant/Toddler Equipment; General | 2019-06-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131 1 crib in infant room is split along the sides and is not santizable. |
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| Complaints 2018-06-28 |
2019-02-12 | |
| Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48Child/staff ratiosand supervision | ||
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