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P.O.L.O Childcare
Gary, IN
· Lake County
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Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Six
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 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
P.O.L.O Childcare is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of Infant-Six; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Saturday, 5:00 AM-5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday 5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-02-03 |
One kid did not have a physical in the file. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-02-03 |
Two fire extinguishers need to be tagged and inspected. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-02-03 |
Current Universal Precautions is needed for the licensee and one caregiver. | |
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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 2026-02-03 |
A space heater was accessible in the back area of the daycare. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element |
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| Licensing 2026-02-03 |
The licensee and one caregiver needs a current national criminal history check (fingerprints). | 2026-04-20 |
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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 2025-01-28 |
Some kids did not have a file onsite. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-01-28 |
Some kids did not have a file onsite. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-01-28 |
Cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible under the kitchen and bathroom sink. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2025-01-28 |
Some kids did not have a file onsite. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home |
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| Licensing 2025-01-28 |
Some kids did not have a file onsite. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2025-01-28 |
The water temperature was 141 degrees fahrenheit. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. | 2025-02-19 |
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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 2025-01-28 |
Some kids did not have a file onsite. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2025-01-28 |
Some kids did not have a file onsite. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child |
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| Licensing 2025-01-28 |
Some kids did not have a file onsite. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities |
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| Licensing 2025-01-28 |
Some kids did not have a file onsite. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
Four kids did not have a discipline policy in the file. | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
Two kids did not have birth certificates in the file. Four kids did not have state form 50548 in the file. | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed. | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
Three kids did not have a signed physical in the file. | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
Verification of a national criminal history check is needed for one new caregiver. | 2024-02-16 |
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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 2024-02-09 |
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
Upon arrival 13 kids were present with one qualified caregiver and one unqualified caregiver. The second caregiver did not count in the child to staff ratio due to not having a consent to release form on file. | 2024-02-09 |
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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 2024-02-09 |
Laundry detergent and a cleaning product was accessible in the bathroom. Cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible under the kitchen sink. | 2024-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
Three kids did not have immunization in the file. | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
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 | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Three kids (D.S., B.H., D.H.) did not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) The kids did not have have state form 50548 in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
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 | 2023-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The licensee TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The kids did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2023-03-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) There was not an initial drug screen on file for new caregiver (S.M). |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible under the bathroom and kitchen sink. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
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. | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Three kids (D.S., B.H., D.H.) did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
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 | 2023-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) There was not a consent to release form on file for a new caregiver (S.M.). A consent to release form needs to be submitted via ILEAD. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
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 | 2023-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Proof of a national criminal history (fingeprints) is needed for new caregiver (S.M.) |
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| Licensing 2022-03-31 |
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 | 2022-04-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The consent to release form for T.L. was expired it was last completed on 3/04/2021. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-31 |
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 | 2022-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) The NCHC for T.L. was expired it was last completed on 3/22/2019. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-23 |
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 | 2022-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) T.B. and J.W. did not have a physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-23 |
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 | 2022-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The water temperature was 127 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. A vehicle was parked in the fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-23 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) There was not any date of birth verification on file for T.B. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-23 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Hand sanitizer was accessible in the childcare area. Cleaning products labeled keep out reach of children were accessible under the bathroom sink and in the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-23 |
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 | 2022-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) S.B. and T. L. TB test were over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-11 |
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 | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent to release forms need to be submitted for the provider and one caregiver.One caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-11 |
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 | 2021-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of annual CPR and Universal Precautions needed for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-11 |
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 | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) There was not a current business license on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-11 |
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 | 2021-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The water temperature was 135 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-11 |
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 | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) An attestation needs to be submitted. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-11 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2021-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The outdoor play are was not safely enclosed. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-11 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning products were accessible on the kitchen counter, under the kitchen sink and in the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-04 |
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 | 2020-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) There was not anyone present during the visit with annual CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-04 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning supplies were accessible under the bathroom sink and under the kitchen sink. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-04 |
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 | 2020-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) The applicant's fingerprints are over three years old. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-04 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) There was not any verification of Child Abuse and Neglect Training on file for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-04 |
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 | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent to release forms have not been submitted for the licensee and one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-04 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: The child care home inspection checklist | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(1) Verification of Health and Safety Modules 1, 2 &3 are needed for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-04 |
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 | 2020-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of annual CPR and Universal Precautions is needed for the provider and one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-04 |
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 | 2020-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) There was not any verification of an annual TB test on file for the licensee and one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-04 |
The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care | 2020-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The water temperature was 128 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-25 |
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. | 2019-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Three children did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-25 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2019-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Three children did not have a discipline form in the file. There was not an suspension and explusion policy on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-25 |
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 | 2019-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Three children did not have an emergency release form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-25 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Three children did not have a birth certificate in the file. The children's files did not have the licensed home consent form. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-25 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2019-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Three children did not have an enrollment form in their file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-25 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2019-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Three children did not have an outing form in their file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-25 |
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 | 2019-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Three children did not have physicals in the file. |
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