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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
Food 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. 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 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 |
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 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) Bleach bottles acessible within reach on counters in Fours and 4/5s. |
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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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