Licensed Center
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Right Steps Central
Lafayette, IN
· Tippecanoe County
31 N 7th Street,
Lafayette, IN 47901
Quick Facts
Capacity
66 children
Age Range
Infant-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 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
Right Steps Central is a Licensed Center in Lafayette IN, with a maximum capacity of 66 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-08-07 |
4 staff members need universal precautions training on file. 1 staff needs CPR/1st aid certification on file. 3 staff members need child abuse & neglect training on file. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training |
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| Licensing 2026-05-07 |
Young Preschool restroom has dirty carpets under sinks, and restroom is being used as storage closet. | 2026-05-15 |
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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 2025-07-02 |
1 Staff members missing physicals on file. | 2025-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) 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: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center |
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| Licensing 2024-06-20 |
Infant staff member placed infant in crib on side. | 2024-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
One employee is missing current Child Abuse Prevention and Detection training. | 2023-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually |
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| Licensing 2022-08-15 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 3/5 classroom has over the counter medication in cabinet above sink area. Backpack on door knob of bathroom has sunscreen in pocket. Purse on shelf in bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-04 |
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 | 2021-08-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) One employee is missing current CPR and works in a multi-age classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-12 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Purse on counter in Mixed Age Group. Dawn dish soap and lotion by sink in Preschool classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-12 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Thermometer missing in Mixed Age Group refrigerator. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-12 |
Bathrooms | 2021-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Toilet paper on dispenser in Preschool bathroom |
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| Licensing 2021-05-03 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2021-05-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Weeds present on older children playground. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-03 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Applesauce in refridgerator not labeled with date.Cereal in pantry not dated.Any item opened, taken out of original container/box has to be labeled with date. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-03-24 |
Single-Service and Single-Use Items | 2020-03-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-20[Sec. 262(a)] No stem thermometer in kitchen. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-03-24 |
Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies | 2020-04-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4 2's classroom does not have a diaper station. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-03-24 |
Environment and Equipment | 2020-03-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.2-9(c) Stacked chairs in gym. |
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