Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry
Petersburg, IN
· Pike County
342 East County Road 300 North,
Petersburg, IN 47567
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Contact Information
📞 (812) 354-8811
Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
Previous license status
License Not Renewed
License Number
RM-99856-A
License Issued
Oct 1, 2022
Expired
Sep 30, 2024
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
Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry: providing quality childcare that benefits the children and parents along with being an asset to our community.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:30 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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| Registration 2023-08-14 |
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 | 2023-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff member presently working with children has expired child abuse/neglect check. One voulunteer (workrs more than 8 hours a month) has no child abuse/neglect check. |
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| Registration 2023-08-14 |
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 | 2023-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Kitchen freezer did not have a Thermometer present. |
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| Registration 2023-08-14 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff member presently working with children has expired Criminal History police check. One voulunteer (workrs more than 8 hours a month) has no criminal history police check. |
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| Registration 2023-08-14 |
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 | 2023-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) The following rooms were missing outlet covers; four year old (4), 2 year old (1), three year old (1), hallways (2). Four year old room had broken outlet face plate. In the one-half-two year old room butt paste labeled keep out of reach of children was located on changing table accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2023-05-15 |
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 | 2023-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Provider did not submit consent for child abuse/neglectcheck without substantiation onone staff member. |
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| Registration 2023-05-15 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Provider did not submit consentfor criminal history check to beconducted on one staffmember. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
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 | 2023-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Provider did not submitconsent for child abuse/neglectcheck without substantiation onone staff member. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
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. | 2023-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) At time of inspection, almost 3 month old boy infant with arms inside swaddle asleep in crib. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Provider did not submit consentfor criminal history check to beconducted on one staffmember. |
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| Registration 2023-01-04 |
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 | 2023-01-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection, nursery, PreK 1, Toddler classroom with peeling paint along walls; PreK 2 missing 4 outlet covers; PreK 2 with Parents Choice wipes on counter by desk labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2023-01-04 |
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 | 2023-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) At time of inspection, nursery with spoons on back of toilet tank; girls bathroom with toilet paper under sink. |
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| Registration 2022-08-09 |
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 | 2022-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) At time of inspection:dry babyfood snacks opened and not labeled correctly. |
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| Registration 2022-08-09 |
At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. | 2022-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) At time of inspection-There is no staff presently working with children that has current CPR Certification. |
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| Registration 2022-08-09 |
An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. | 2022-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) At time of inspection- 3 staff with did not have current first aid certification (KP, LM, HR) |
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| Registration 2022-08-09 |
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. | 2022-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) At time of inspection-Infant teacher presently working with infants does not have safe sleep certification. |
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| Registration 2022-08-09 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2022-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of inspection 1 staff did not have current Universal Precautions training (KP) |
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| Registration 2022-08-09 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2022-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) At time of inspectionin the infant room refrigerator there is 2 bottles with no label and 1 bottle not being covered. |
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| Registration 2022-08-09 |
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 | 2022-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection:3/4's room- Scissors on desk making them accessible to children.In sleeping room- face cover for electrical outlet not attached to the walls. Also, outlet covers missing on all outles.furnace closet door unlocked making it accessible to children in the fellowship hall. Toddler room handwashing sink has rust around the drain. |
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| Registration 2022-08-09 |
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 | 2222-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) At time of inspection:In the infant bathroom the toilet paper is not being dispensed in a sanitary manner, it is on the toilet. |
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| Registration 2022-01-13 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) one working staff has an expired chriminal history police check. |
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| Registration 2022-01-13 |
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 | 2022-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) one working staff has expired child abuse/neglect check. |
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| Registration 2021-09-20 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2021-09-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) At time of inspection, bottles prepared in classroom without two sinks. Bottles prepared on site must be prepared in an approved kitchen; or may be prepared in an infant room with at least two sinks; handwashing sink may not be used for bottle preparation. |
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| Registration 2021-09-20 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-09-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Provider did not submit consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member, last approved on 8.14.2020. |
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| Registration 2021-09-20 |
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 | 2021-09-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Provider did not submit consent for child abuse/neglect check without substantiation on one staff member, last approved on 8.14.2020. |
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| Registration 2021-09-20 |
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 | 2021-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Room 2 and 3 with peeling paint showing holes in wall. |
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| Registration 2021-03-18 |
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 | 2021-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) There was a bottle of Scentsy room cleaner that said "Keep out of reach of children" on it and Lysol in the pre-K rooms that were accessible to children. There were three outlets missing covers |
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| Registration 2020-10-05 |
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 | 2020-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Broken plastic picnic table present on playground beneath wooden play structure. Hand grips and hand holds on climbing ramp of wooden play structure loose. 1 section of wire fencing damaged. |
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| Registration 2020-10-05 |
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 | 2020-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Room 4: area 2 feet around changing stand not sanitizable (carpet flooring.) |
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| Registration 2020-10-05 |
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 | 2020-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) 1 crib mattress observed with 3-4 inch gap between matress and crib end. The same mattress was uneven and lumpy. 7 month old child asleep in this crib at the time of the inspection. |
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| Registration 2020-10-05 |
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. | 2020-10-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) One 8 month old infant awake and sitting up in crib with toy. One 10 month old infant awake and lying down in crib with an activity gym. One 7 month old infant asleep in a crib with a mattress that was not flat and did not properly fit the crib size. |
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| Registration 2019-10-16 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2019-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) One employee is missing Universal Prescautions |
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| Registration 2019-10-16 |
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 | 2019-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) There are employees who are missing the child abuse and neglect trainings. |
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| Registration 2019-10-16 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2019-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) There are two employees who do not have background checks and have not been approved to work. |
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| Complaints 2019-09-30 |
2020-12-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program has caregivers work that are not qualified. | ||
| Registration 2019-09-04 |
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 | 2019-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) There was a bag of cereal in the kitchen that was not sealed that had been previously opened. It was also not dated when it had been opened. |
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| Registration 2019-09-04 |
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. | 2019-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Two sheets in infant cribs are too loose. 4 sheets are fine, but 2 are very loose. |
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| Registration 2019-09-04 |
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 | 2019-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) The freezer in the infant room needs a thermometer |
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| Registration 2019-09-04 |
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 | 2019-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 3 outlets were uncovered in the green nap room. 2 outlets were uncovered in the purple classroom |
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| Registration 2019-09-04 |
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 | 2019-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) The water in the infant room tested at 96.4 degrees, the water in the toddler room tested at 95.6 degrees. The water needs to be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Registration 2019-03-12 |
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 | 2019-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) In the infant restroom there are baby bottles, coffee cups and diaper bags being stored . |
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| Registration 2019-03-12 |
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 | 2019-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) There were whale cheese crackers in the infant room that have been opened but the date is not labeled on the box.There is a box of cheese crackers in the 1's-2's room that are opened and the date is not labeled on the box. |
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| Registration 2019-03-12 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2019-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) There were 2+ infant bottles with no names or dates full of formula. |
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| Registration 2019-03-12 |
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 | 2019-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) There is an unlocked nurses office/ supply room that has an unlocked cabinet with supplies and cooking oil accessible to children. In the 2's-3's room there was a bottle of Febreeze accessible to the children. In the preschool room there was a bottle of hand santizier accessible to the children. |
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| Registration 2019-03-12 |
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 | 2019-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) The refrigerator in the infant room needs a thermometer. |
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| Registration 2019-03-12 |
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. | 2019-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) There was a three month old female infant who was wrapped in a blanket and placed asleep in an infant swing. As of July 1, 2018, should be; IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1), Sec. 14.1. (a) The operator of a childcare ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices; and |
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| Registration 2019-03-12 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2019-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) In the infant room the diaper bags are all touching each other. |
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