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Southwest Church of Christ Daycare Ministry
Fort Wayne, IN
· Allen County
5500 Ardmore Avenue,
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-99150-A
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Expired
Sep 30, 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
Southwest Church of Christ Daycare Ministry is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Fort Wayne IN. 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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| CCDF Inspection 2026-02-19 |
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 | 2026-03-12 |
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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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2026-02-19 |
During visit consultant observed staff member in 2's Room change three (3) children's diapers without sanitizing diapering table after each change. | 2026-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) 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 |
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| Registration 2026-02-19 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Unlocked closet in hallway had Acrylic sealer, Durable Glass Protectant and shaving cream; -Men's bathroom had a broken, corroded faucet; -Unlocked laundry room with key in lock had Windex, bleach, sanitizer, Auto Spray refill, Lysol toilet cleaner, Resolve, Lime Away; -1-2 year old room had a Benadryl stick, Gold Bond lotion, First Aid Antibiotic Ointment in a drawer behind a deterrent; -Preschool room had batteries in a desk drawer behind a deterrent; -Pre-K room had batteries and wood glue in an unlocked desk drawer. | 2026-03-12 |
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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 2026-02-19 |
During visit consultant observed staff member in 2's Room did not wash three (3) children's hands after changing diapers. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-07-16 |
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 | 2025-07-16 |
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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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2025-07-16 |
At time of visit, a two (2) year old child was asleep directly on floor. Children must be provided a cot for sleeping. | 2025-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean |
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| Registration 2025-07-16 |
Men's bathroom had no paper towels in dispenser; roll of paper towel on top of dispenser. | 2025-07-16 |
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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 2025-07-16 |
No cleaning schedule posted or being used in kitchen at time of visit. | 2025-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-07-16 |
Previously opened food items were not labeled with date opened as follows: 1. Toddler room had crackers, Puff Corn (also expired); 2. Infant room had a peanut butter sandwich in refrigerator; 3. 2 1/3 to 3 1/2 year old room had unlabeled snacks in a bin; 4. Preschool room had unlabeled snacks in refrigerator; 5. Kitchen had undated items in refrigerator. | 2025-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-07-16 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: 1. Storage Area had sunscreen in a tub within reach of children; 2. PreK room had a bottle of sunscreen on top of a cubby, and spray bottle of cleaner on a shelf within reach; 3. Women's bathroom had Phenomenal Citrus Hospital Disinfectant Deoderant in an unlocked cabinet. | 2025-07-16 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2025-03-19 |
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 | 2025-03-24 |
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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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2025-03-19 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Toddler room had bleach behind a deterrent under the sink; -Infant room had a teacher bag behind a deterrent; -1-year old room had a teacher bag behind a deterrent; -Pre-K room had Dermacil lotion, Beyond B Relief Lotion on a teacher's desk. | 2025-03-24 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2024-08-15 |
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 | 2024-08-15 |
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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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2024-08-15 |
In two year old room a plate of food was stored on the changing pad. | 2024-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-08-15 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: Three/four year old room had disinfectant wipes in an unlocked desk drawer and an unlocked box of various containers of sunscreen on top of cubby area; Four/five year old room had an open tub of several containers of sunscreen on top of cubbies; Hall closet had shaving cream and clear acrylic sealer spray on a shelf behind an unlocked door. | 2024-08-15 |
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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 2024-08-15 |
In Infant room a box of Cheerios and a container of Infant cereal were not labeled with open date. | 2024-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-03-21 |
Kitchen refrigerator had previously opened items that were not labeled with open dates. | 2024-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-03-21 |
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children as follows: 2-year old room had triple paste and shaving cream in tubs in low cabinet; Girls bathroom had scented plug-ins; Boys bathroom had scented plug-in and hand soap. | 2024-03-25 |
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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 2024-03-21 |
Trash can in kitchen did not have a lid. | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-09-30 |
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 __________. | 2021-10-21 |
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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: |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-09-30 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2021-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-09-30 |
2021-10-21 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| Registration 2021-09-30 |
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 | 2021-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) toilet not working in girls restroom, caps missing on toilet, paper towel and toilet paper open on shelf in bathroom, hand sanitizer within reach of children |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-06-29 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2021-07-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-06-29 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2021-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-06-29 |
2021-06-29 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| Registration 2021-06-29 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-07-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 2 of 13 fingerprints need to be updated |
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| Registration 2020-09-28 |
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 | 2020-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) hand sanitizer and clorax wipes within reach of children |
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| Registration 2019-06-24 |
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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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) infant sleeping in bouncer |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-09-11 |
Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. | 2018-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-09-11 |
Transportation | 2018-09-21 |
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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 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-09-11 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2018-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are continually supervised by a caregiver (must be within sight and sound at all times). |
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| Registration 2018-09-11 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2018-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) staff do not wash infant hands with running water between 100-120 |
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| Registration 2018-09-11 |
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 | 2018-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) no water in classroom to wash hands |
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| Complaints 2018-08-24 |
2019-04-12 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with CCDF transportation requireemnts (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated) | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2018-08-16 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-08-16 |
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| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| Registration 2018-08-16 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) sanitary solution not labeled |
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| Registration 2018-08-16 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) hair net was not used |
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| Registration 2018-08-16 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) water temp in bathroom 135 degrees |
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| Registration 2018-08-16 |
Food storage | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 food was not covered on cart during transporting food from room to room |
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| Registration 2018-08-16 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) objects and from cabinet in hallway in hallway, vent in open area is broken. |
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