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Shemia Allen
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
,
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 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
SHEMIA ALLEN is a Licensed Home in INDIANAPOLIS IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 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 2026-08-14 |
The childcare home was not in ratio. Ratio during inspection was 12:1. | 2026-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Two infants (females age 7 months) were sleeping in a bouncy seat covered with a blanket. | 2026-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Four children's files missing documentation of a physical. | 2026-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Two infants (females age 7 months) were sleeping in a bouncy seat and covered with a blanket. | 2026-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Four children's files missing documentation of a birth certificate. | 2026-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Staff present do not have current CPR/First aid training. | 2026-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Staff present do not have current CPR/First aid. | 2026-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Four children's files missing documentation of immunizations. | 2026-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2025-08-14 |
Outdoor play area is missing fence panel. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care |
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| Licensing 2025-08-14 |
Vaccination records for the dog missing from the home. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. |
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| Licensing 2024-08-16 |
Birth certificate documentation missing in four children's files. | 2024-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-08-16 |
Drug testing results not on site for two staff members. | 2024-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-08-16 |
Four children's files missing physical examination documentation. | 2024-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-08-16 |
Home missing a fire drill log. | 2024-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills |
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| Licensing 2024-08-16 |
Two children without immunization records in their files. | 2024-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-06 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Medications and cleaning supplies accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-06 |
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) Stairway leading to upstairs did not have a gate. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-06 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) No working smoke detectors. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-18 |
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 | 2022-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Applicant needs current TB |
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| Licensing 2022-08-18 |
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 | 2022-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Applicant needs current CPR |
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| Licensing 2022-08-18 |
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 | 2022-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) No one in the home has current CPR |
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| Complaints 2022-01-10 |
2022-12-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with required background checks for staff | ||
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