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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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The center shall do the following: Obtain signed parental permission to transport prior to providing transportation for a child | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-72(2)(a) No documentation of a signed parental permission to transport form in file for one child. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor | 2024-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) Drinking fountain in hallway did not rise at least two inches above the guard. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured | 2024-03-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) Bottles in Infant 1 and 2 Rooms were missing time poured on labels. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
When to wash hands | 2024-03-06 |
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Type of correction needed:
410 IAC 7-24-129 Children and staff did not wash hands after coming in from playground. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually | 2024-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) One employee had expired TB test. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances | 2024-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) Walls in Toddler 1 and School Age Room had chipping paint. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
Food labels | 2024-03-06 |
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Type of correction needed:
410 IAC 7-24-146 Opened items in kitchen pantry and freezer did not have dates on labels. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-06 |
Food storage containers; identified with common name of food | 2024-03-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
410 IAC 7-24-174 Opened food items in pantry were not in airtight containers. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Any changes or restrictions from the recommended feeding plan for children for more than forty-eight (48) hours must have a physicians written order | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(e) infant room had child without a doctor note to mix the formula with another food. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Toddler Room Furnishings | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-130 no rocker in toddler room. 2 and under rooms must have a rocker. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Written permission to participate in extracurricular activities, whether on or off the child care center premises for children participating in the activity | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(2) no permission slips for children participating in soccer shots |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall be firm, portable, easily sanitized, in good repair, and have the underside of the sleeping surface off the floor | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(1) a child in the prek 1 room resting with a pillow,blanket, coat on and lying on the floor no cot. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) infant and toddler staff must have CPR hands on in person training not via zoom or online. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 prek1 room hair detangler, teacher scissors in drawer within reach of the chidren.21/2-3 year old room had teacher scissors on the counter within reach of the children. Cleaning supplies cabinet had key in cabinet and unlocked within reach of the children.SA room multi surface cleaner, disinfectant spray, TB disinfectant spray and teacher scissors within reach of the children.staff room unlocked 2 bottles of disinfectant spray under the unlocked sink within reach of the children.toddler 2 room diaper cream in drawer within reach of the children. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-15 |
Building maintenance | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 void |
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January 2019 I began taking Maya to one of the best daycares in Fort Wayne. Conveniently, the location of this establishment allowed me to visit on lunch break and pop in at my leisure. I visited Maya roughly 3 times a week and have always appreciated this time I could get with her while being a working mom.
Fast forwarding to the end of last week sparked my concern when she had a few bruises. Maya, being a toddler, means playing rough and getting bumps and bruises along the way, so I dismissed these bruises as her “being a kid”. Tuesday (April 30,2019) Maya woke up saying she did not want to school, which was completely out of character considering she has loved school for the last 4 months. Still thinking this was her being a tired tot, I proceeded to take her. Wednesday (May 1, 2019) I picked her up from school like normal. She is always eager to tell me about her day when I pick her up, but she was silent for the duration of the ride. Giving her a bath that night was absolutely alarming when I noticed 17 total bruises (mostly new and fresh) on her legs alone. One of these bruises was so prominate that is was raised and swollen. These bruises were so significant that she cried putting on pants and shoes the next day.
On Thursday I confronted Rainbow Child Care for answers. I received genuine concern about this issue and the assistant director was shocked there had been no incident reports made considering the significance of her wounds. The assistant director informed me she would follow this with an immediate report and forward this information to the director.
When picking Maya up on Wednesday I sought out the assistant director for further information. She explained she forwarded this information to the director. Therefore, I confronted the director as directed. The director explained she had no knowledge of this happening and would make a report. Today when dropping Maya off I asked the director if she had investigated. She reported she did not, but will review the recorded tapes that they have placed in every class room with corporate. I firmly asked for this have immediate action taken considering the significance of this issue. The director reported she would have this information to be by 12:00 when she would call me. 12:30 and I did not receive a phone call. I visited the facility to inquire about the progress on this investigation. I approached the director with my school resource officer when the director explained she did not contact me due to dealing with another incident. The director then explained they have no videos or recordings. She also explained the assistant director “lied” when she told me she had passed this information on to the director the day prior.
I removed Maya from this daycare without answers and without clarification as to how my kid got 17 bruises on her legs. I have followed through with the proper authorities to stop whatever is happening in this unethical and corrupt facility.
I never thought this would be my kid, my perfect human would endure physical pain in the hands of professionals. I’m disappointed and disgusted with this corporation that is given top ratings.
Under further questioning Maya has explained a specific staff member has been hurting her. Unfortunately, I will probably never know the full story. I’m heartbroken for not only my kid but also any other kids who have endured or are enduring similar situations.
I hope the publicity of our story allows other parents to never let your guard down, especially with a prestigious daycare.