Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Sanctuary Kids Care
Columbus, IN
· Bartholomew County
3939 Central Avenue,
Columbus, IN 47203
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Subsidized Program
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 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
Sanctuary Kids Care is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Columbus IN. It is open Monday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-5:30 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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| Registration 2026-01-14 |
At time of inspection there were items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to students. 2 rooms with sanitizer wipes, 2 rooms with diaper creams. All restrooms contained plungers, all items in a restroom must be able to be sanitized. | 2026-01-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2026-01-14 |
Within staff files, 3 staff members missing First Aid Training. | 2026-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review. | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 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 |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review. | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices. |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
During visit 1 staff member present with children did not have fingerprints on file with the division. They were in submitted status. MF | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review. | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review. | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review. | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2023-08-16 |
At time of visit, one staff member present with children has an expired consent form on file. | 2023-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 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 |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
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 | 2022-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 1 disqualified caregiver (TJ) working without a child abuse/neglect check. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2022-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Hot water in the mens and womens bathrooms by the gross motor 2 area did not reach 100 degrees F. Hot water is to be between 100 and 120 degrees F for proper handwashing. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2022-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) 1 baggie of fruit melts in the infant room was not dated with the date of opening. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
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 | 2022-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Toilet paper was stored on the back of a toilet in the mens and the womens bathrooms, not sanitary. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
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 | 2022-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Room 4 had glass cleaner in a low drawer and TB wipes on the counter all labeled Keep out of reach of children accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2022-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 2 baggies of snack foods in the silver fridge were not labeled with the child's name or date. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 1 disqualified caregiver (TJ) working without a criminal history police check. Send notification to consultant of fingerprinting. |
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| Registration 2022-06-15 |
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 | 2022-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 1 disqualified caregiver (MG) working without child abuse/neglect check completed.1 unqualified caregiver (MJ) working with an expired child abuse/neglect check. Send notification of consent form submission to consultant. |
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| Registration 2022-06-15 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 1 disqualified caregiver (MG) working without criminal history police check completed.Send notification of fingerprint completion to consultant. |
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| Registration 2022-01-11 |
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 | 2022-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Rm 3: Hand sanitizer on the handwashing sink, Blistex medicated lip balm, and liquid white out in a drawer all labeled Keep out of reach of children accessible to children. Large Gross motor room has paint chipping exposing drywall not sanitizable. |
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| Registration 2022-01-11 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2022-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Inf. rm: 2 containers of puffs and a container of rice cereal not labeled with date of opening. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
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 | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Cafe fridge had 1 bottle not labeled with child's name, date or time made. Rm 4: 1 sippy being stored uncovered in the cubby. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) 3 containers of baby food expired. 1 container of infant rice cereal and graham crackers are not dated with the date of opening. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
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 | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Fridge thermometer in the infant fridge reads 43 degrees F. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
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 | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Rm 1: handsanitizer labeled Keep out of reach of children on the handwashing sink accessible to children.Rm 2: purse in a low unlocked cabinet accessible to children.Rm 0: 2 tubes of Aquaphor, 1 tube of A&D ointment in low bin, handsanitizer on a low shelf all labeled Keep out of reach of children and a purse on a counter accessible to children. Rm 3: liquid white out labeled Keep out of Reach of children in a low drawer accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 1 unqualified caregiver working without Criminal Police History check completed.Send notification to consultant of fingerprinting completion. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
Food storage | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Rm 2: 1 filled sippy cup not covered. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Rm 2: container of opened animal crackers not dated with the date of opening. |
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| Registration 2021-08-31 |
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 | 2021-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 2 unqualified caregivers working without Child Abuse/neglect checks completed.Send notification to consultant of consent form completion and qualification. |
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| Registration 2021-03-12 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Bag of Cheeze It's, Cheerios, and goldfish not labled with date of opening. |
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| Registration 2021-03-12 |
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 | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 1 disqualified staff member working in the toddler/2's room. Send notification to consultant of resubmission of consent form and fingerprinting through ILEAD as well as completed Child abuse/neglect check completion for qualification. |
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| Registration 2021-03-12 |
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. | 2021-03-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) A 3 month old infant was witnessed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier tie attached to the pacifier. |
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| Registration 2021-03-12 |
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 | 2021-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Rm 2: glade spray air freshner on counter in the bathroom, Aquaphor diaper cream in a low cubby both labeled Keep out of Reach of children accessible to children. Rm 4: counters around the handwashing sinks not sealed to the wall, outlet cover missing.Rm 5: counters around the handwashing sinks not sealed to the wall, outlet cover missing. |
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| Registration 2021-03-12 |
Food storage containers; identified with common name of food | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-174 Bulk container of pretzels and animal crackers not labeled with the date of opening. |
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| Registration 2021-03-12 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 1 disqualified staff member working in the toddler/2's room. Send notification to consultant of resubmission of consent form and fingerprinting through ILEAD as well as completed Criminal History Police check completion for qualification. |
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| Registration 2021-03-12 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers stored open on a low shelf accessible to children in the activity area, not sanitary. |
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| Registration 2021-03-12 |
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 | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Rm 1: 3 sippy cups stored uncovered, not sanitary.Rm 2: 2 sippy cups stored uncovered, not sanitary. |
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| Registration 2020-09-15 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2020-09-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers in all rooms are stored on the shelves open, not covered. |
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| Registration 2020-09-15 |
All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts | 2020-09-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) Hall bathroom vent/fan is not working. |
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| Registration 2020-09-15 |
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 | 2020-09-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Room 2 had a purse in the cabinet under the sink behind a child deterrent, accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2020-09-15 |
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 | 2020-09-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Room 2 has a plunger in the bathroom, not sanitary. |
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| Registration 2020-01-16 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2020-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 1 caregiver missing updated universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2020-01-16 |
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 | 2020-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Infant room is preparing bottles in room, which does not have 2 sinks for bottle preparation. 4 bottles in refrigerator in lunch area did not have labels of dates and name. One sippy cup in refrigerator did not have cover. |
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| Registration 2020-01-16 |
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 | 2020-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In lunch area batteries accessible on shelf that state keep out of reach of children. |
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| Registration 2020-01-16 |
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 | 2020-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 1 child missing parent notice. |
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| Registration 2019-02-15 |
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 | 2019-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) No place to keep children's coats and blankets. |
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| Registration 2019-02-15 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2019-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) There is no documentation of current universal precautions training for the director. |
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| Registration 2019-02-15 |
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 | 2019-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) The wall is damaged by the toilet in the dining room area. |
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