Serenity Childcare Ministry - Indianapolis IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

4722 Century Plaza Road , Indianapolis IN 46254
(317) 850-2794

About the Provider

Description: Serenity Childcare Ministry is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Indianapolis IN. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: PTQ 2;

Program and Licensing Details

  • PTQ Level: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-04-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-03-31
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
CCDF Inspection
2023-08-25
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 __________. 2023-09-14
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
Registration
2023-08-25
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 2023-09-14
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f)
At time of visit, the following items missing dates in the kitchen; Shredded cheese, buns, bread, lemonade, brocoli , and Enfagrow Formula.
Registration
2023-08-25
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 2023-09-14
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Items labeled " Keep out of reach children" were accessible to children. Toddler room 2- Windex window cleaner under unlocked sink.
CCDF Inspection
2023-01-11
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. 2023-01-12
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).
Registration
2023-01-11
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 2023-01-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c)
Missing thermometer deep freezer.
Registration
2023-01-11
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 2023-01-12
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2)
2 child files missing immunizations records
Registration
2023-01-11
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 2023-01-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
At time of inspection items were found that were labeled keep out of reach of children.Toddler room (1)- Handsanitizer in unlocked drawer in changing table. Toddler (2) Handsanitizer on changing table. Dial Soap on sink counter. 3's classroom- Handsanitizer on teacher desk.At time of inspection, stacked chairs that are a tipping hazardin 3's classroom, Toddler (2) Toddler (1).
Registration
2023-01-11
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions 2023-01-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
6 caregiver files missing Universal Precautions training missing.
Registration
2023-01-11
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use 2023-01-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g)
At time of inspection, caregivers did not wear hairnet or apron/smock during food service.
Registration
2023-01-11
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 2023-01-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Men's bathroom in hallway had toilet paper on the back of toilet lid.
CCDF Inspection
2022-09-20
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. 2022-09-20
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.
Registration
2022-09-20
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers 2022-09-20
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
At time of visit 3 of 5 staff on site is not qualified. KE, SA, AW
Registration
2022-01-10
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 2022-01-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d)
diapering table being used to store papers and pens and items
Registration
2022-01-10
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 2022-02-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
cubbies not secured to wall making them a hazard-thermometer not found in chest freezer
Registration
2021-10-14
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 2021-10-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
-hole in ceiling tile in 3s room-wood by stage and wood shelves not sealed/painted-stairs in closet to stage not sealed/painted-1s room hole in ceiling tile and two larger stains on ceiling tiles-bottom piece on cubbies in 3s missing a piece or needs sealed-behind toilet in 2s hole needs filled in

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