Starz' Academy 4, Inc - Osceola IN Licensed Center

10920 E. McKinley Hwy , Osceola IN 46561
(574) 674-6500

About the Provider

Description: 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; Toddler; Two-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 152
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-12-31
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2023-10-18
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2023-10-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
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)
Licensing
2023-10-18
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 2023-10-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f)
Bleach bottles acessible within reach on counters in Fours and 4/5s.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3)
One child missing birth certificate on file
Licensing
2022-10-13
The center shall post the following items: Hand washing procedures at each adult sink area 2022-10-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(1)
Hand washing procedures not posted at hand washing sink in kitchen
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7)
Four children missing Dr or Dentist information on file
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(m)
No drain boards/racks present for dish drying -program drying on towels
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
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.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b)
Three staff members with expired Child Abuse and Neglect training
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a)
Three staff members missing updated Universal Percautions
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s)
Thermometers missing in white fridge in kitchen
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
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.
Licensing
2021-11-23
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2022-04-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Program self reported incident where a preschooler was left unsupervised on the playground
Licensing
2021-11-23
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2021-11-23
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.
Licensing
2021-11-23
Toddler Feeding 2021-12-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140
Straps missing from the bucket seats in table in Todds #1
Licensing
2021-11-23
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-11-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Hall storage closet unlocked with cleaning supplies, paint, etc

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