Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry - Petersburg IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

342 East County Road 300 North , Petersburg IN 47567
(812) 354-8811

About the Provider

Description: Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry: providing quality childcare that benefits the children and parents along with being an asset to our community.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: RM-99856-A
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Oct 01, 2020
  • 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
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
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
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
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.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d)
Room 4: area 2 feet around changing stand not sanitizable (carpet flooring.)
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
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.
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
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.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
One employee is missing Universal Prescautions
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
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c)
There are employees who are missing the child abuse and neglect trainings.
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
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.
Complaints
2019-09-30
2020-12-15
Type of correction needed: Program has caregivers work that are not qualified.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c)
The freezer in the infant room needs a thermometer
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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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