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Teisha smith
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46402
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 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
Teisha smith is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Fourteen. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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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| Licensing 2025-03-11 |
There was broken playground equipment in the outdoor fenced in play area. | 2025-03-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children |
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| Licensing 2025-03-11 |
A current national criminal history check is needed for the licensee. It expired on 6/1/2024. | 2025-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 |
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| Licensing 2025-03-11 |
The kid files did not have state form 50548 | 2025-03-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2025-03-11 |
A current TB Test is needed for the licensee and one caregiver. | 2025-03-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2025-03-11 |
Three kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2025-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities |
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| Licensing 2025-03-11 |
The kid files did not have a signed medical emergency release form. | 2025-03-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child |
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| Licensing 2025-03-11 |
Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee. | 2025-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2024-04-24 |
Upon arrival an unqualified caregiver was alone caring for the children. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio. | 2024-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-24 |
An unqualifed caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed. | 2024-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2024-04-24 |
There was not a physical or TB test on file for the caregiver present during the visit. | 2024-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray |
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| Licensing 2024-04-24 |
The drug screen on file for the caregiver that was present did not have the MRO information. | 2024-05-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider |
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| Licensing 2024-04-24 |
Verification of current CPR and First Aid training is needed for the caregiver that was present during the visit. | 2024-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2024-04-24 |
There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training. | 2024-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
Wipes labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible in the bathroom. | 2024-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
There was water leaking from a pipe in the basement near the exit. | 2024-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
The kitchen sink did not have hot running water. | 2024-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
The bathroom sink did not have hot running water. | 2024-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(b) The licensee shall ensure that the child care home has hot and cold running water and at least one (1) toilet and sink accessible to children on each floor of the home where services are provided. Water from a source other than a regular municipal water supply shall be tested annually for compliance with water quality requirements |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
There was not a fire drill log on file. | 2024-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills |
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| Licensing 2023-04-20 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Caregiver (G.S.) did not have a TB test on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-20 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2023-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) During the inspection there was not anyone present with current in person CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-20 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2023-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Caregiver (G.S.) CPR training was completed online. CPR training must be completed in person. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2023-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) During the inspection, there was not a caregiver present with annual CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | 2023-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) The second exit was blocked by boxes. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The new caregiver that was present did not have a consent to release form on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Products labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible under the kitchen sink. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The new caregiver did not have verification of current CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
A licensee 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. | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) The new caregiver did not have proof of safe sleep training on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) One kid (J.M.) did not have proof of date of birth on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) The new caregiver present did not have a drug screen in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) One child was upstairs unsupervised while one child was on the main level of the daycare with a caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The caregiver that was present with the children did not have a consent to release form on file, therefore the caregiver does not count in the child to staff ratio. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2023-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) There was not a smoke detector at the top of the basement stairwell. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2023-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) The kids files did not have an emergency medical release form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2022-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Four kids did not have a physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2022-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) A lawn mower was accessible in the fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2022-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Four kids did not have immunization records on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2022-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Five kids did not have an emergency consent release form on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-09-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Four kids did not have proof of date of birth on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2022-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Five kids did not have a signed discipline policy on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2022-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) During the inspection there was not anyone present with annual CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2022-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of annual CPR and Universal Precautions training needed for the licensee and one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
The license shall be publicly displayed in the home | 2022-09-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) The child care home license was not posted in the daycare. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-21 |
Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio | 2021-12-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) Upon arrival an unqualified caregiver was alone caring for the children. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-21 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-21 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The licensees TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-05 |
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. | 2021-08-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) The gas, electric and water shut-offs were not labeled. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-05 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-08-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Items labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible under the bathroom sink. |
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