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Secret Place International Ministries Child Development Academy
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
3755 Ireland Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-100220-A
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
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
Secret Place International Ministries Child Development Academy is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Indianapolis IN. 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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| CCDF Inspection 2025-07-31 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2025-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-07-31 |
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | 2025-07-31 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2025-07-31 |
At the time of inspection the kitchen cleaning schedule was posted, but not used. | 2025-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office |
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| Registration 2025-07-31 |
The bathroom window screen has a hole in it. | 2025-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-01-24 |
Two caregivers do not have current Universal Precautions Training. | 2024-01-24 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2023-01-19 |
Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. | 2023-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IAC 3-18-14(f) The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. |
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| Registration 2023-01-19 |
Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests | 2023-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-416 At time of inspection- there is mouse droppings located in the cabinet where the pots and pans are stored. |
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| Registration 2023-01-19 |
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 | 2023-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection- the celing light in the eating room is flickering. |
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| Registration 2022-09-13 |
Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food | 2022-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-141 2 cans of chicken soup and 1 package of cup of noodles are expired. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-03-04 |
2022-03-09 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: | ||
| Registration 2022-03-04 |
Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food | 2022-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-141 2 boxes of mac & cheese, 2 boxes of poptarts, 4 containers of peanut butter, 1 box of saltines, 2 cans of manwich, 2 cans of diced tomatoes, 1 can of applesauce and 1 container of turkey meat are all expired. |
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| Registration 2022-03-04 |
Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests | 2022-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-416 Droppings were seen in the can food storage area. |
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| Registration 2022-03-04 |
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 | 2022-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Light at the top of the stairs is flickering.Wallpaper in the hall upstairs is peeling, not sanitizable.Broken toy plastic kitchen upstairs, has sharp edges. |
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| Registration 2022-03-04 |
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 | 2022-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Cups and lids are stored in an open bin on an open shelf. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-02-02 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | 2022-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). |
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| Registration 2022-02-02 |
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 | 2022-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 1 of 8 children files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-09-07 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2021-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-09-07 |
Sanitation Standards | 2021-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2021-09-07 |
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 | 2021-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Two's room: First aid kit containing alcohol prep pads, Diphen, Antibiotic oinment, Aceteminophen all labeled Keep out of Reach of children on a low shelf accessible to children.Inf/todd room: On the changing table shelf was a First aid kit containing Tylenol, Benedryl, Ben Gay and antiseptic wipes, Buttpaste and desitin in a low drawer all labeled Keep out of Reach of Children accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2021-09-07 |
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 | 2021-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Downstairs bathroom had a pair of soiled underwear under the sink, not sanitary.Upstairs bathroom had a toilet brush by the toilet, not sanitary. |
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| Registration 2021-09-07 |
Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food | 2021-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-141 Kitchen had 3 cans of chili, 1 can of Ravioli, 1 can of Spam, 3 boxes of Mac & Cheese, 1 box of Cheesy tuna mix, 5 jars of peanut butter, 1 can peaches, 1 small can of applesauce, 1 box of Hamburger helper, 1 box of Saltines, 1 box of buttery round crackers, 1 container of Oatmeal all expired. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-03-31 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2021-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-03-31 |
2021-03-31 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2021-01-19 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | 2021-01-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). |
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| Registration 2021-01-19 |
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 | 2021-01-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 1 of 6 children's files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-01-05 |
Sanitation Standards | 2021-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-01-05 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2021-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2021-01-05 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2021-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Child's hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. Children did not wash their hands before eating lunch. |
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| Registration 2021-01-05 |
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 | 2021-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Preschool room: hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children on the teachers desk accessible to children. Staff purse on the teachers chair accessible to children.Lunchroom: hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children on the short filing cabinet accessible to children. Inf/tod room: hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children on a low cabinet accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2021-01-05 |
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 | 2021-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Staff member changed 2yr. child's diaper on her lap, not on a changing table. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-09-08 |
2020-09-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2020-09-08 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-09-08 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-09-08 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-09-08 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| Registration 2020-09-08 |
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 | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 1 caregiver present missing documentation of Child abuse/neglect check.Send documentation to consultant |
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| Registration 2020-09-08 |
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 | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Floor in the 2's room is peeling, not sanitizable. |
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| Registration 2020-09-08 |
An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) 1 caregiver present missing documentation of annual training in First Aid Training.Send documentation to consultant |
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| Registration 2020-09-08 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 1 caregiver present missing documentation of Criminal History Police check.Send documentation to consultant |
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| Registration 2020-09-08 |
At least one (1) adult individual who maintains annual certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. | 2020-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) 1 caregiver present missing documentation of annual training in CPR.Send documentation to consultant |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-20 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2020-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2020-02-20 |
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 | 2020-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Upstairs smoke detector beeping indicating battery low. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-08-07 |
Sanitation Standards | 2019-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2019-08-07 |
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 | 2019-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Downstairs bathroom sink and tile behind sink needs to be resealed to the wall, not sanitizable.Upstairs bathroom has drywall exposed behind toilet, not sanitizable. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-01-08 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2019-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-01-08 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2019-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-01-08 |
Transportation | 2019-01-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Ensure the child is transported only by an employee or volunteer who: Transports the child in a properly licensed and insured motor vehicle |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-01-08 |
2019-01-14 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). | ||
| Registration 2019-01-08 |
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 | 2019-01-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 3 children missing documentation of up to date immunizations |
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| Registration 2019-01-08 |
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 | 2019-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) paint peeling on the wall in the 3/4's room, paper towels on the desk in the 3/4's room, toilet paper on shelf in the infant room, paper towels on the air conditioning unit in the computer lab, play kitchen in the upper playroom broken, vent in upper hallway dirty. |
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