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Starz' Academy 4, Inc
Osceola, IN
· St Joseph County
10920 E. McKinley Hwy,
Osceola, IN 46561
Quick Facts
Capacity
152 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
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
Starz' Academy 4, Inc is a Licensed Center in Osceola IN, with a maximum capacity of 152 children. This child care center 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.
Additional Information:
PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
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 2024-10-10 |
Three infants without feeding plans signed by a Dr | 2024-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant |
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| Licensing 2024-10-10 |
Out of 10 staff files reviewed, three staff did not have 12 complete in-service training hours | 2024-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training |
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| Licensing 2024-10-10 |
Out of 10 staff files reviewed , three staff members missing orientation documentation | 2024-10-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided |
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| Licensing 2024-10-10 |
Out of 10 staff files reviewed, one staff member missing up to date Universal Percautions training | 2024-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH |
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| Licensing 2024-10-10 |
Out of 10 staff files reviewed, one file missing up to date Child Abuse and Neglect training | 2024-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually |
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| Licensing 2024-10-10 |
Out of 10 staff files reviewed, two staff did not have TB test results on file | 2024-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter |
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| Licensing 2023-10-18 |
Storage in childrens bathrooms not related to bathrooming and stored in a manner that is not sanitizable (examples: brooms, cleaning supplies, coats, toys, laundry bins with clothes, sunscreen, uncovered TP and paper towel rolls, cloth bags) | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2023-10-18 |
Bleach bottles acessible within reach on counters in Fours and 4/5s. | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2022-10-13 |
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) One child missing birth certificate on file |
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| Licensing 2022-10-13 |
The center shall post the following items: Hand washing procedures at each adult sink area | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(1) Hand washing procedures not posted at hand washing sink in kitchen |
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| Licensing 2022-10-13 |
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) Four children missing Dr or Dentist information on file |
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| Licensing 2022-10-13 |
When manually washing and sanitizing dishes and utensils, the center must use a three (3) compartment sink with either drain boards or movable dish tables | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(m) No drain boards/racks present for dish drying -program drying on towels |
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| Licensing 2022-10-13 |
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) Diaper creams stored in changing table in infant classroom. Acrilic paint stored in lower cabinet in 4/5s classroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-13 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2022-10-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) Three staff members with expired Child Abuse and Neglect training |
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| Licensing 2022-10-13 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2022-10-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Three staff members missing updated Universal Percautions |
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| Licensing 2022-10-13 |
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) Thermometers missing in white fridge in kitchen |
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| Licensing 2022-10-13 |
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring | 2022-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Sensory containers not large enough for multiple children to use at the same time -no items for measuring/pouring. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Program self reported incident where a preschooler was left unsupervised on the playground |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2021-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Bolt caps missing on toilets in classroom bathrooms. Plunger and toilet brush stored in Threes bathroom. Bathrooms throughout the building being used for storage. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Toddler Feeding | 2021-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 Straps missing from the bucket seats in table in Todds #1 |
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| Licensing 2021-11-23 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hall storage closet unlocked with cleaning supplies, paint, etc |
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| Complaints 2021-11-08 |
2022-04-06 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with ratio and supervision requirements | ||
| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 2 staff do not have current background checks. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2021-05-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Teacher was observed tapping a child on the bottom with a shoe during diaper changing |
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| Licensing 2021-06-24 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 The 2's room was observed out of ratio with 10 children and 1 qualified staff. |
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| Complaints 2021-05-25 |
2022-02-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with appropriate discipline requirements | ||
| Licensing 2020-12-14 |
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) There was a bag of Miracle Grow on the floor behind a door in one of the classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-14 |
Bathrooms | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 There were some items being stored in classroom bathrooms that weren't directly related to toileting (rocking chair, kid's shoes, etc.) |
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| Licensing 2020-12-14 |
Posted items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 No dishwashing procedures posted in the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-14 |
Building maintenance | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 In the infant room, there were a few toys partially blocking the emergency exit. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-14 |
Toddler Feeding | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 Not all toddler food was cut up into 1/4" pieces. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2019-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 When consultant walked in the classroom, there was an infant sleeping in a bouncer seat. The teacher did move her to a crib within a minute or so, but infants are not allowed to fall asleep anywhere other than a crib. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Building maintenance | 2019-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 There were a few dusty vents throughout the facility that need cleaned. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: In-service training | 2019-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(8) Not all staff had documentation of in-service hours. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: All early childhood professionals who were employed as a caregiver prior to December 1, 1985, are exempt from the specific educational requirements for this position provided that his or her position continues as an early childhood professional at that child care center | 2019-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(5) Not all staff had documentation of educational qualifications. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring | 2019-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The refrigerator in the Pre-K 2 classroom was too warm. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
The center shall keep all hallways, stairways, corridors, aisles, and exits lighted and free from obstructions at all times | 2019-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-107(a) There was an infant in an infant saucer that was in front of the emergency exit. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Childrens admission records | 2019-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 1 child's file was missing a full record of current immunizations. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire | 2019-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Not all staff had documentation of a physical in their file. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2019-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Not all staff had current TB test results. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2019-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Not all staff had TB test results, physicals, training hours, documentation of education, 1st aid/CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid | 2019-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) Not all staff had documentation of current 1st aid training. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Bathrooms | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2019-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 1 staff members fingerprints were expired. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-06 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 The footers of the merry-go-round were exposed. The sand needs to be raked back under this piece of equipment so that the footers are buried. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-19 |
Staff hygiene | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 1 staff didn't wash her hands after helping a child wipe her nose. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-19 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 The sand level on the playground looks low (footers of some equipment can be seen). |
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| Licensing 2018-12-19 |
Garbage and refuse | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109 Several classrooms had food waste in trash cans without lids. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-19 |
The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a) -The microwave in the kitchen is very dirty inside and needs to be cleaned out. -The Food Handler training certificate is expired. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-19 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 1 refrigerator didn't have a thermometer; 1 refrigerator temperature was too high. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-19 |
The center shall keep all hallways, stairways, corridors, aisles, and exits lighted and free from obstructions at all times | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-107(a) 2 of the classrooms had objects/toys in front of the emergency exits. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-19 |
Building maintenance | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 -A few of the classrooms had cleaning chemicals/items labeled "Keep out of the Reach of Children" behind safety latches. These are only a deterrent and are not considered a lock. -One of the classrooms had several water-stained ceiling tiles-1 of the children's bathrooms had cobwebs in the corners |
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| Licensing 2018-12-19 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 No NonCompliances Cited |
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