Praises and Pathways Day Care Ministry - Portland IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

2875 East 200 South , Portland IN 47371
(260) 726-2200

About the Provider

Description: Praises and Pathways Day Care Ministry is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Portland IN. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: RM-100271-A
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2022-07-01
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Registration
2024-04-16
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
Two out of four staff files reviewed were missing documentation of current universal precautions training.
Registration
2024-04-16
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7
Two out of five children's files reviewed did not have signed parent's notice documentation.
Registration
2024-01-17
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c)
Children coats hanging on hooks in entrance touching not separate.
Registration
2024-01-17
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers 2024-01-30
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
One staff member present have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified.
Registration
2024-01-17
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet 2024-01-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Water temperature at children handwashing sinks not maintained between 100 degree F and 120 degree F.(Bathroom 1 - 128.6 degree F; Bathroom 2 - 128.3 degree F)
Registration
2024-01-17
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring 2024-01-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c)
Freezer thermometer missing in Infant classroom freezer.
Registration
2024-01-17
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container 2024-01-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2)
-Two bags of breast milk not labeled in Infant classroom refrigerator.-One bag of breast milk not labeled in Infant classroom freezer.-Ten bags of breast milk not labeled in the kitchen freezer.
Registration
2023-06-09
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c)
2 of 6 staff with expired consents.Staff B.K and A.E have expired consents
Registration
2023-06-09
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
2 of 6 staff with expired consents.Staff B.K and A.E have expired consents
Registration
2023-01-03
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
at time of inspection a 9 month old infant was sleeping by themself in a dark room with door closed. 2 staff in lunch room other side of the building and 1 staff in another infant room.
Registration
2023-01-03
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g)
At time of inspection staff were not wearing aprons or hairnets during lunch.
Registration
2023-01-03
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
at time of inspection staff J.S and T.G did not have UP training
Registration
2023-01-03
The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2)
At time of inspection staff member T.G had 3 infants present 2 infants a 6-7 month old and 4 month old both sleeping in bouncy chairs next to rocking chair.
Registration
2023-01-03
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2)
at time of inspection no file available for 6-7 month old child.
Registration
2023-01-03
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7
at time of inspection no file available for 6-7 month old child.

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