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SonShine Early Learning Ministry
Evanston, IN
· Spencer County
12308 East County Road 1160 North,
Evanston, IN 47531
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Contact Information
📞 (812) 547-9620
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-25992-A
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
SonShine Early Learning Ministry a part of St. John's Lutheran Church accepts infants and up, plus offers a 3 year old and 4 year old preschool class. Children enjoy a warm, loving, christian environment. All staff has CPR, Firstaid, Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens training. All staff is also required to pass a drug screen, background check and a physician has to sign off that they are physically and mentally capable of caring for children.
Hours of Operation
- Monday4:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday4:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday4:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday4:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday4:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday 4:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Sunday 4:30 AM-6:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Registration 2026-06-17 |
One staff member working with children does not have a consent on file with the divison. | 2026-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 |
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| Registration 2026-06-17 |
One staff member working with children does not have fingerprints on file with the divsion. | 2026-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2025-11-05 |
The Lunch plates are delivered to the room on a tray with food exposed to air with no covering. | 2025-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage |
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| Registration 2025-11-05 |
The sink in the Toddler room does not have hot water. | 2025-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-11-05 |
2 staff are missing documentation of Universal Precautions Training | 2025-11-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| Registration 2025-11-05 |
3 staff are missing documentation of first aid training. | 2025-11-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. |
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| Registration 2025-06-25 |
The theromometer in the kitchen refrigerator reads 43 degrees F. | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-06-25 |
Mixed fruit is being stored in the refrigerator without a covering or date opened. | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage |
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| Registration 2025-06-25 |
The cribs have blankets and boppies stored in cribs utalized by children under 12 months of age. | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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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| Registration 2025-06-25 |
The 2's room has robutussen and children's tylanol is on the teacher counter not locked or labeled. The 2's room, pre-k room and nap room have outlets without outlet covers. | 2025-06-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-10-10 |
The upper playground is missing a ladder to the high platform by the slide. It is open with a 5 foot drop. The Little tikes plastic climber is cracked and sharp along the top of the blue and green sections. | 2024-10-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-10-10 |
One staff memeber has expired fingerprints on file with the division. | 2024-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2024-10-10 |
One child is missing documenation of immunization records. | 2024-10-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-04-24 |
Kitchen, and restrooms trash containers missing close fitting lids. | 2024-04-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables |
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| Registration 2023-05-03 |
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 | 2023-05-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Playground with multiple areas with landscape fabric visiblepresenting tripping hazard. |
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| Registration 2023-05-03 |
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 | 2023-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) At time of inspection, boys bathroom with plunger accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2022-11-16 |
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 | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection, in the toddlers classroom, bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid on sink labeled, "Keep Out of Reach of Children". In the toddlers bathroom that is located inside of the classroom, under the sink, Scrubbing Bubbles cleaner labeled, "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and a bottle of bleach labeled "Fatal if swallowed" / "Keep out of Reach of Children". All items accessible to children. The Pumpkin Patch room, missing outlet covers and Clorox wipes on small cabinet, labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children". In the girls restroom upstairs, cleaner under the sink and Clorox wipes by sink. Both items labeled, "Keep Out of reach of Children". Both items are accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2022-11-16 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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. | 2022-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) At time of inspection, one staff that cares for infants less than 12 months of age, without safe sleep training. |
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| Registration 2022-11-16 |
Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food | 2022-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-141 At time of inspection, in the kitchen area, tortilla chips opened with an expiration date of October 17, 2022. In the kitchen area, Ramen Noodles with an expiration date of August 26, 2022. |
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| Registration 2022-11-16 |
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 | 2022-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) At time of inspection, in the infant classroom, no thermometer in freezer. |
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| Registration 2022-11-16 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2022-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) At time of inspection in the infants classroom, expired Gerber Oatmeal dated September 30, 2022. Enfameal with an expiration date of October 1, 2022. Parents Choice Formula with an expiration date of November 12, 2022. |
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| Registration 2022-11-16 |
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 | 2022-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) At time of inspection, changing table in the infant classroom used for storage (Cans on top of changing table). Toddlers classroom with various items on changing table. |
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| Registration 2022-11-16 |
Establishment drainage systems | 2022-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-374 In the KK1 classroom, sink is not draining properly. |
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| Registration 2022-11-16 |
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 | 2022-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) At time of inspection, in the kitchen area, pancakes in the freezer, without date of opening. |
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| Registration 2022-05-05 |
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 | 2022-05-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Playground with multiple areas with landscape fabric visible presenting tripping hazard. |
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| Registration 2021-11-18 |
Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office | 2021-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Kitchen cleaning schedule posted but not in use since 11.12.21. |
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| Registration 2021-11-18 |
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 | 2021-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) At time of inspection, LL classroom had sink with no water pressure. |
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| Registration 2021-11-18 |
Hand cleaning and drying procedure | 2021-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-128 Copy of Retail Food Establishment and Sanitation Requirements book not in kitchen. |
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| Registration 2021-11-18 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2021-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) At time of inspection, one infant with name only on bottle; one infant with no name on breast milk, only date. |
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| Registration 2021-11-18 |
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 | 2021-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection, TT classroom had unanchored cabinet; LL classroom had peeling paint and exposed drywall. |
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| Registration 2021-05-12 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2021-05-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Water temperature girls bathroom 121.6 degrees, boys bathroom 121.4 degrees; upstairs girls bathroom 120.3 degrees. Hot water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| Registration 2021-05-12 |
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 | 2021-05-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant and Toddler in high chair without safety harness/strap. |
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| Registration 2021-05-12 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2021-05-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Provider did not submit annual consent for child abuse/neglect check without substantiation on one staff member, last approved on 5.6.19. |
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| Registration 2021-05-12 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-05-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Provider did not submit annual consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member, last approved on 5.6.19. |
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| Registration 2020-10-28 |
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 | 2020-11-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Playground with multiple areas with landscape fabric visible presenting tripping hazard. |
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| Registration 2020-10-28 |
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 | 2020-10-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Cook observed not wearing apron while cooking. |
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| Registration 2020-10-26 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Two staff members with expired universal precautions, last training on 10.9.19, one staff member without universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2020-10-26 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2020-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Provider did not submit an annual consent for child abuse/neglect without substantiation on two staff members, last consent submitted on 7.10.19 and 6.18.19. |
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| Registration 2020-10-26 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2020-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Provider did not submit annual consent for criminal history check to be conducted on two staff members, last consents submitted on 7.10.19 and 6.18.19. |
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| Registration 2020-02-05 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2020-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 1 caregiver missing documentation of annual universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2020-02-05 |
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 | 2020-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Swing chain hooks rusted on younger childrens' swings. Landscaping fabric exposed on both playgrounds, presenting a tripping hazard.Two outside outlets missing covers. |
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| Registration 2020-02-05 |
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 | 2020-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Upstairs men's bathroom: toilet plunger accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2019-06-12 |
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 | 2019-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In Toddler room and 1-2's under handwashing sinks the pipes need sealed to wall surface. In the 1-2's room there was a socket exposed with no cover. In 1's room there was one high chair safey belt not present on high chair. In 1-2's room there were 8 tiles stained from air conditioning unit above room. |
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| Registration 2019-06-12 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2019-06-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) All bottles need to be identified, dated and timed for when the bottle was prepared. |
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| Registration 2019-06-12 |
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 | 2019-06-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) In all classrooms there needs to be a thermoter present in all freezers. |
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| Registration 2018-11-28 |
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 | 2018-12-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Remove the "extra" chain links off swings. |
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| Registration 2018-11-28 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2018-12-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) No documentation of completed training by a health care profession on Universal for the director[ trained staff] |
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| Registration 2018-11-28 |
All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts | 2018-12-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) Toilets need to be sealed to the floor. and the hand washing sinks need to be sealed around edges.Sink in the Y.Toddelr room needs to be secured and sealed to the wall. |
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| Registration 2018-11-28 |
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 | 2018-12-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 2 children with no updated immunization records in files at time of review |
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| Registration 2018-09-06 |
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 | 2018-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Slide lock on closet door in room 4. Preschool room: clorox wipes, sanitizer bottle accessible, outlets in wall and power strip were not capped. |
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