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Secret's Loving Care 2.0
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
,
Hammond, IN 46320
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Twelve
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
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's Loving Care 2.0 is a Licensed Home in HAMMOND IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of Infant-Twelve; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM-7:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Friday5:00 AM-7:00 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 2025-11-19 |
When consultant arrived, there was a child asleep on the couch, provider moved child to another chair/couch to sleep on. The consultant asked if provider had nap mats and then the provider moved child to nap mat | 2025-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-43(a) A separate bed, cot, mat, or sleeping bag shall be provided for each child. |
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| Licensing 2025-11-19 |
The cleaners under the sink are accessible to children as well as a few items around the home such as wipes, lotions, creams, etc. | 2025-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2025-11-19 |
There is exercise equipment in the childcare area that the children have access to and they would be able to climb on - There was a vent cover in the bathroom that needs to be replaced so a child doesn't injure themselves on this. | 2025-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) 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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| Licensing 2025-11-19 |
There were several extension cords in the home that were strung across the floor, for christmas tree, heaters, and in bathroom that would pose as a hazard to children | 2025-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) The electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. There must not be exposed or uninsulated wiring. If used, extension cords shall not be overloaded or over six (6) feet in length |
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| Licensing 2025-11-19 |
THere were several space heaters in use in the home that were accessible to the children | 2025-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
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 | 2023-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) New staff member has not submitted a background check via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
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 | 2023-01-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Does not have documentation of initial physical of new staff member on file |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
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 | 2023-01-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) New Staff and Applicant do not have documentation of annual TB test results on file |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
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 | 2023-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) There was no documentation that the new staff member had received any orientation to the child care home |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
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 | 2023-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Do not have documentation that new staff member has submitted fingerprints for a federal criminal history check |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
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 | 2023-01-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) one child did not have an initial physical signed by a physician on file |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2023-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) New staff did not have documentation of the Child Abuse and Neglect Detection Training via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2023-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) There were no fire drills documented since Feb. of 2022. Fire drills are to be done quarterly. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2023-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) The application had the fire extinguishers in her car to get them inspected and tagged. There were no fire extinguishers in the home. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
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. | 2023-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) New staff member does not have documentation of safe sleep training module 1 and Module 2 |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) 3 child do not have the birth certificate consent forms where the parents consent or decline to have the child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2022-12-27 |
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 | 2023-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Does not have documentation of initial drug test results read by a medical review officer on file for the new staff member |
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| Licensing 2021-10-26 |
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 | 2021-10-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) New staff is working and does not have an initial drug test read by a Medical Review Officer on file |
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| Licensing 2021-10-26 |
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 | 2021-10-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) New staff member working in the home has not submitted a back ground consent form via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2021-10-26 |
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. | 2021-10-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) The new staff is working in the home licensed for infants and has not completed Safe Sleep Module 1 and Module 2 |
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| Licensing 2021-10-26 |
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 | 2021-10-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) New staff member working in the home has an appointment to be fingerprinted on 10/28/21 |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
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 | 2021-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) New staff does not hav e documentation of annual CPR and Universal Precautions Training and Current First Aid Training |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2021-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) 2 children do not have consents for outings |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
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 | 2021-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) One staff has not submitted a background check via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2021-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) One staff member was in the home with one child and does not have documentation of annual CPR |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
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 | 2021-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) 2 children do not have listed who could pick them up |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2021-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) One child does not have official documentation of her date of birth and 3 children's parents have not consented or declined to have the child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
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 | 2021-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) 2 children do not have signed emergency medical consent forms |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
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 | 2021-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) One staff does not have documentation of an annual TB test |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2021-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Fire extinguisher in Living Room needs to be retagged or replaced. Need a fire extinguisher in the kitchen |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
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. | 2021-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) One staff does not have documentation of Safe Sleep Training Module 1 and Module 2 |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
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 | 2021-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) One staff does not have documentation of an initial drug test read by a medical review officer |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2021-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) One staff does not have documentation of the child abuse and neglect detection training |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
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 | 2021-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One child does not have an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
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. | 2021-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One child does not have up to date immunizations on file |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2021-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) 2 children do not have signed discipline policies |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
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 | 2021-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) New Staff does not have an initial physical |
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| Licensing 2021-10-13 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning Material is accessible under the kitchen sink |
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| Licensing 2021-02-18 |
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 | 2021-04-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) Could not locate the staff orientation checklist for this home |
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| Licensing 2021-02-18 |
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 | 2021-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Background Consent forms had not been submitted via ILEAD for this home |
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| Licensing 2021-02-18 |
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. | 2021-04-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Did not have documentation of 2 staff's safe sleep module 1 and module 1 training |
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| Licensing 2021-02-18 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2021-04-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Did not have documentation of 2 staff's child abuse and orientation training |
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| Licensing 2021-02-18 |
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 | 2021-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Could not locate the drug test read by the Medical Review Officer |
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| Licensing 2021-02-18 |
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. | 2021-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One child does not have up to date immuzations on file |
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| Licensing 2021-02-18 |
To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide documentation to the division that the licensee has received a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate as described in IC 12-14-5-2 | 2021-04-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(1) Could not locate her transcript |
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