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Baby Genius Academy Inc
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Thirteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 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
BABY GENIUS ACADEMY INC is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Thirteen. It is open Monday - Sunday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-06-10 |
Five kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2026-06-24 |
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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 2026-06-10 |
Three kids did not have immunization records in the file. | |
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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 2026-06-10 |
Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. | 2026-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2025-05-27 |
Upon arrival three unqualified caregivers were on site prior to a consent to release form being submitted. | 2025-06-26 |
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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 2025-05-27 |
Upon arrival two kids were present with three unqualified caregivers. The provider arrived during the visit. | 2025-05-27 |
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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 2025-05-27 |
Upon arrival there was not a qualified caregiver on site with current CPR training. | 2025-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. |
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| Licensing 2025-05-27 |
Upon arrival three unqualified caregivers were on site and caring for two kids. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio. The provider arrived during the visit. | 2025-05-27 |
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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 2025-05-27 |
Three unqualified caregivers that were on site did not submit a consent to release form, therefore completion of the national criminal history check couldn't be verified. | 2025-06-26 |
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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 2025-05-27 |
Upon arrival the kid files were not on site. | 2025-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-18(a) A licensee shall keep records regarding each child in the control and care of the licensee as the division requires and shall report to the division, upon request, the facts the division requires with reference to children |
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| Licensing 2024-06-27 |
Three kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2024-07-01 |
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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 2024-06-27 |
One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file. | 2024-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-06-27 |
One kid did not have immunization records in the file. | 2024-07-01 |
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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 2024-06-27 |
One caregivers TB Test is still expired. | 2024-07-01 |
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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 2024-06-27 |
A drug screen is still needed for one caregiver. | 2024-07-01 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
A caregiver was working in the home prior to having a drug screen completed. | 2024-07-01 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
Part of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area was not properly secured. There was a gap at the bottom of the fencing. | 2024-06-27 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
Three kids that were present did not have a file onsite. The adults authorized to pick up the kids is needed for the three kids. | 2024-06-27 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
One caregiver that was present did not submit a consent to release form, therefore completion of the fingerprints couldn't be verified. One caregivers fingerprints were expired. | 2024-06-21 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
Verification on current Universal Precautions training is needed for two caregivers. | 2024-06-27 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
Three kids that were present did not have a file onsite. A discipline policy and a supsension and expulsion policy is needed for the three kids. | 2024-06-27 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
Three kids that were present did not have a file onsite. A parental outing form is needed for the three kids. | 2024-06-27 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
One caregiver that was present did not have a completed consent to release form on file. | 2024-06-21 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
Three kids that were present did not have a file onsite. Proof of date of birth is needed for the three kids. | 2024-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-06-13 |
Three kids that were present did not have a file onsite. Three kids need an emergency medical release form on file. | 2024-06-27 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
Three kids that were present did not have a file onsite. Three kids need a physical. | 2024-07-01 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
Three kids that were present did not have a file onsite. An enrollment is needed for the three kids. | 2024-06-27 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
Three kids that were present did not have a file onsite. Three kids need immunization records in the file. | 2024-07-01 |
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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 2024-06-13 |
Verification of 12 annual training hours are needed for the licensee and two caregivers. | 2024-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-06-13 |
There were not any attendance records on file. | 2024-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(11) Daily attendance records for children in the child care home which shall be maintained for at least two (2) years at the child care home site |
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| Licensing 2024-06-13 |
Verification of a current TB test is needed for two caregivers. | 2024-07-01 |
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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 2023-05-17 |
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 | 2023-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Caregivers (T.J., and S.T.) were working in the home prior to having an initial drug screen completed. Caregivers must have a drug screen on file prior to working in the daycare home. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
A licensee 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. | 2023-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Caregiver (T.J.) did not have verification of completion of safe sleep module 2 training on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
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 | 2023-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) One kid that was present did not have a file at the daycare. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Three kids (T.A., C.T., and B.T.) did not have a discipline policy in the file.One kid that was present did not have file. None of the kids files had a suspension and expulsion policy. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
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 | 2023-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The grass in the outdoor fenced in play area was tall and needs to be cut. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
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 | 2023-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) One caregiver (T.T.) consent to release form was expired. The consent form was last completed on 4/29/2022. Consent to release forms have to be submitted annually. Caregiver (S.T.) did not have a consent to release form on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
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 can participate in the child care homes activities | 2023-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One kid (T.A.) did not have a physical on file.One kid that was present did not have a file. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
Daily attendance records for children in the child care home which shall be maintained for at least two (2) years at the child care home site | 2023-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(11) There were not any daily attendance records on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools | 2023-05-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1) A gardening tool was accessible in the fence in play area. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) One kid (T.A.) did not have proof of date of birth on file.One kid did not have a file. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
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 | 2023-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Caregiver (T.T) TB test was over one year old. TB test are required to be completed annually. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2023-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) One kid that was present did not have a file at the daycare. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2023-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) One kid that was present did not have a file at the daycare. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work | 2023-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) There was not any verification of staff orientation training for caregiver (T.J.). |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
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 | 2023-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Verification of completion of a national criminal history check was not on file for caregiver (S.T.) |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
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. | 2023-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One kid (T.A.) did not have immunization records on file.One kid that was present did not have a file at the daycare. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
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 | 2023-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) One kid that was present did not have a file. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-22 |
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 | 2023-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Caregiver (N.J.) consent to release form was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2022-07-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Two kids did not have a signed outing form on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1) A tool was accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2022-07-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) One caregiver did not have a physical and TB test on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
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 | 2022-07-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) One caregiver did not have a drug screen on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Three kids did not have a birth certificate on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
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 | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) A lawn mower was accessible in the kitchen under the table. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2022-07-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Five kids did not have a signed discipline policy on file.None of the kids had a suspension and explusion policy on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-06-24 |
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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 kitchen sink. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-24 |
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 | 2022-07-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The providers CPR and Universal Precautions training was over one year old. One caregiver did not have verification of universal precautions training on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
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) The licensees TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The top portion of the back of the fence surrounding the outside play area was not properly secured. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
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) There was a water leak under the bathroom and kitchen sink. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
Caregiver shall not permit trash, flammable, and combustible materials, including, but not limited to, paper and rags to accumulate upon the premises | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(n) A gas can was accessible in the basement stairwell. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2020-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Two kids did not have a birth certificate in the file. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
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 | 2020-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The water temperature was 96 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
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 | 2020-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The providers TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-16 |
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. | 2019-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Four children did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-16 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2019-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) There was an opening in the fence surrounding the outdoor play area. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-16 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Two children did not have a birth certificate in the file. |
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