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Smiling Faces Daycare Academy
Fort Wayne, IN
· Allen County
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Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Eighteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
02-26201
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 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
Smiling Faces Daycare Academy is a Licensed Home in FORT WAYNE IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Eighteen. It is open Monday - Friday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Saturday, 12:00 AM-6:00 AM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 3;
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-6:00 AM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-07-07 |
Upon arrival one staff was present with nine children. Five children was left outside while two children came to the door with the staff and a school age child was left in a room sleeping which cause the program to be out of ratio. | 2026-09-26 |
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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 2026-07-07 |
During a CCDf follow up inspection , the CCDF policy consultant notice that an infant( 3months) sleeping in a chair. | 2026-09-26 |
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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 2026-07-07 |
Upon arrival one staff was present with nine children. Five children was left outside while two children came to the door with the staff and a school age child was left in a room sleeping which cause the program to be out of out of supervision. | 2026-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times |
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| Licensing 2025-04-09 |
One staff present with three children present on the premises does not have a submitted/qualified status background check to be counted in ratio. | 2025-04-10 |
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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 2025-04-09 |
No documentation that the local fire department was notified. | 2025-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home |
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| Licensing 2025-04-09 |
No documentation/file for staff on the premises that an annual universal precautions, No documentation/file for staff on premises that has completed CPR and first aid training. | 2025-04-10 |
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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 2025-04-09 |
Staff on the premises does not have documentation/file to verify that all training has been completed. | 2025-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families |
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| Licensing 2025-04-09 |
One staff on the premises with three children present does not have documentation/file to verfiy safe sleep trainings were completed. | 2025-04-10 |
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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 2025-04-09 |
One staff present with three children present on the premises does not have a submitted/qualified status background check to be counted in supervision. | 2025-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times |
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| Licensing 2025-04-09 |
No documentation/file for staff on the premises has completed a drug screen. | 2025-04-10 |
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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 2025-04-09 |
The staff on the premises does not have a completed background check(fingerprints) in the system. | 2025-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-04-09 |
Staff on the premises does not have a completed consent form in the system. | 2025-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-04-09 |
In the infant room on the changing table an open top of A&D ointment and Aquaphor cream. In the bathroom in an unlocked cabinet instant hand sanitizer, in the unlocked cabinet above the toliet rubbing alcolol, petroleum jelly, baby magic baby lotion VO5 hair conditioner, on the sink hand soap. At the bottom of the stairs leading to the fenced outdoors in a half closet instant hand sanitizer and round up garden spray, all that states keep out of reach of children, were within reach of children. | 2025-04-10 |
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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 2024-07-09 |
Upon arrival there were 11 children with one being under the age of 3 with one staff. | 2024-07-09 |
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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 2024-07-09 |
Upon arrival there were 11 children with one being under the age of 3 with one staff. | 2024-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
Expired universal precautions training documentation for all three staff. | 2024-06-03 |
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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 2024-05-16 |
On the basement wall leadge leading to the outside play area ,there was garden shears, that was within reach of children. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1) Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
There were two staff on the premises that does not have documentation of a physical on file. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
Through out the home , In the infant room lotion and diaper cream in a basket, in the purple room there was hand sanitizer on the book shelf and a purse of a staff left out on the chair, in the bathroom there was lysol spray in the tub and cleaning products under a unlocked sink that there were many cleaning items and materials, in the unlocked cabniet above the toliet there were hand soap, vaseline, and rubbing alcohol. In the kitchen there was disinfectant wipes, dish soap and medication on the counter. All items was accessible and within reach of children that all states keep out of reach of children. | 2024-06-03 |
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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 2024-05-16 |
No documentation of written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities in all sixteen children's files. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
No documenation of the following, the names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home in all sixteen children's files. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
No documentation of conducted fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission for a class II home. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
No documentation of a signed enrollment form for the all sixteen child enrolled in the program. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
Missing outlet protective coverings in the front room in the infant room and in the kitchen under the table were the children eat. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
In the backyard there was an lawn mower and a gas can that has flammable, and combustible materials within reach of children. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(n) Caregiver shall not permit trash, flammable, and combustible materials, including, but not limited to, paper and rags to accumulate upon the premises |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
Outside in the backyard play area, the ramp has two loose wooden boards and nails hanging out the side of the frame when going outside. In the bathroom there is a missing covering over the vent located on the floor that causes endangerment and safety issue of the children when in these areas. | 2024-06-03 |
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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 2024-05-16 |
There was a gas can accessible to the children in the backyard. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(o) Direct child care providers shall store flammable liquids in tightly sealed, marked containers appropriate to the type of liquid being stored. Direct child care providers shall store no more than five (5) gallons of flammable liquids at any one (1) time in buildings used for child care and shall store all flammable liquids, lighters, and matches in an area inaccessible to children or in an approved fire cabinet |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
No documentation of quarterly fire drill logs. | 2024-06-03 |
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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 2024-05-16 |
No documentation of a written copy of the discipline/suspension expulsion policy of the child care home in all sixteen children's files. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
One of of three staff does not have documentation that safe sleep training was completed. | 2024-06-03 |
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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 2024-05-16 |
No documentation of phone numbers displayed in the home. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
No documentation in file of a drug screen for two staff that was on the premises. | 2024-06-03 |
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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 2024-05-16 |
No documentation of a 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. | 2024-06-03 |
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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 2024-05-16 |
No documentation of a birth certification for one child that does not have a file on the premises. . | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
One out of three staff does not have documention that the 12 required annual training was completed. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
No notification documentation to the fire department. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
No documentation of immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2024-06-03 |
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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 2024-05-16 |
No documentation of a complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child for all sixteen children's file. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
Two staff have expired documentation/ new staff does not have documentation of an annual mantoux tuberculin. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-05-16 |
No evidence of an written plan for evacuation displayed in the home. | 2024-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency |
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| Licensing 2022-04-06 |
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 | 2022-04-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Expired TB for (TC, SK) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-24 |
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 | 2020-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Staff on premises with no consent form |
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| Licensing 2020-06-24 |
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 | 2020-07-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) CPR expired for all staff |
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| Licensing 2020-06-24 |
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 | 2020-07-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB expired for all staff |
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| Licensing 2020-06-24 |
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 | 2020-07-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR expired |
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