Serenity Childcare Ministry - Indianapolis IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

4837 Oakbrook Drive , Indianapolis IN 46254
(317) 384-0705

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: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Feb 16, 2021
  • 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
Registration
2021-07-19
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
-Toliet paper not on dispenser in the 1's room and in the bathroom hallway.-Sink in hallway did not have paper towel in dispenser.
Registration
2021-07-19
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
-Outlet covers missing in several rooms.
Registration
2021-07-19
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c)
-Thermometer missing in refrigerator.
CCDF Inspection
2021-02-08
A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider. Care in an emergency. Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location. 2021-03-26
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7 (a)
A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location.
CCDF Inspection
2021-02-08
Sanitation Standards 2021-03-26
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b)
Sanitation Standards
Registration
2021-02-08
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 2021-03-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c)
no thermometer present in milk refrigerator
Registration
2021-02-08
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating 2021-03-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b)
-hot water in toddler room only reached 94 degrees F-needs to be between 100-120
Registration
2020-07-29
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 2020-08-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
-smoke alarms beeping-batteries need replaced or serviced-outlet covers missing in numerous rooms and hallways-playground weeds need pulled/removed, black matting needs raked or more mulch added so matting not a trip hazard sticking up/out
CCDF Inspection
2020-02-04
2020-02-14
Type of correction needed: Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.
CCDF Inspection
2020-02-04
Orientation 2020-02-05
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4)
Orientation
CCDF Inspection
2020-02-04
Transportation 2020-02-04
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
Registration
2020-02-04
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 2020-02-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f)
Food items in refrigerator and pantry without date (fruit cocktail, cheez-it, rice cakes, town house crackers...).
Registration
2020-02-04
Food temperature measuring devices 2020-02-04
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-257
Metal stem thermometer not available in kithen.
Registration
2019-09-13
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 2019-10-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
-Wooden gate on playground has exposed wood and opening is too large making it a hazard.-broom and coat stored in toddler bathroom.-Pantry needs shields over lights-2s 1/2 wall needs finished/sealed-playground needs mulch over matting (tripping hazard)
Registration
2019-02-13
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 2019-02-14
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Entrapment hazard between wood fence and chain link fence. Chain link fence pulling up at the bottom needs fixed. Large sticks need removed, mulch needed.

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