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The Goddard School - Granger
Granger, IN
· St Joseph County
14201 State Road 23,
Granger, IN 46530
Quick Facts
Capacity
149 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 314-9499
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
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
The Goddard School - Granger is a Licensed Center in Granger IN, with a maximum capacity of 149 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 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 2026-04-29 |
Observed 5m old male infant sleeping in bouncy seat | 2026-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Food from home not stored in a manner where temperature is being maintained, according to safe food transport policy | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-83(d) Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained until serving. |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Out of seven staff files reviewed, two files were missing first aid documentation | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Drinking fountain in hallway overshoots | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Out of five child files reviewed, four files were missing parents work phone numbers | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Bottles in infant fridges not all covered and labeled with name, date, and time prepared | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Children bringing food from home without a physicians written order for a special diet on file | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(o) The center shall not serve food items prepared in a home kitchen at any time, except with a physicians written order for a particular childs special diet |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Out of five child files reviewed , four files did not have complete contact information for emergency contacts | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) 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 responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Out of five child files reviewed, four files were missing dentist information | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Out of of seven staff files reviewed, two files were missing high school diplomas | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Out of seven staff files reviewed, three files were missing drug testing results | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(2) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug testing results required under this subsection must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Teacher purses stored accessible to children in 4/5s classroom and 2/3s classrooms. Sunscreen labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored accessible to children in childs cubby in 108. Lysol Wipes and Cleaner labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored unlocked and accessible to children under hand washing sink in 110. | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Bottle of tylonol stored in teacher purse on floor of classroom, accessible to children | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
2.5-3s class over group size on playground with 18 children | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Out of five child files reviewed, one file did not have anyone listed for persons authorized to pick up child. | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Out of seven staff files reviewed, two files were missing physicals | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Out of seven staff files reviewed, one staff files was missing orientation documentation | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided |
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| Licensing 2025-06-11 |
Information on children's special diets not posted in kitchen | 2025-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(a) The center shall post information regarding childrens special diets for dietary staff in charge of preparing and serving the food |
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| Licensing 2025-01-02 |
On 11/29/24 a teacher restrained a child on a cot to attempt to get them to sleep | 2025-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(3)(a) Caregivers shall not: physically restrain children except: when it is necessary to ensure their own safety or that of others |
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| Licensing 2023-06-27 |
In-service staff training | 2023-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 No documentation of anyone on staff having completed H&S modules 1-3. Not all staff had their 12 in-service hours documented. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-27 |
Toddler equipment | 2023-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133 There were not riding toys in the toddler rooms. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-27 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2023-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff files were missing items: 6/10 did not have documentation of first aid training, 7/10 files did not have diplomas, 3/10 had expired UP training, Could not access staff evaluations as they were in the locked owners office. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-27 |
Staff hygiene | 2023-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Caregivers serving food were not wearing hairnets. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-27 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 There were not thermometers in the freezer or refrigerators in the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-27 |
Posted items | 2023-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 No First Aid Directives posted in the following rooms: 105, 108, 112, 113 |
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| Licensing 2023-06-27 |
Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen | 2023-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) Food being brought to classrooms was not covered when being transported on cart from kitchen to classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-06 |
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring | 2022-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Sensory tables in multiple classrooms not filled or unavailable |
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| Licensing 2022-06-06 |
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 | 2022-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) Diaper creams and sunscreen stored unlocked in two changing table cabinets in toddlers classrooms |
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| Licensing 2022-06-06 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2022-06-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Two feeding plans not signed by physicans |
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| Licensing 2022-06-06 |
Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room | 2022-06-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) Paint and paper not available for use in multiple classrooms |
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| Licensing 2022-06-06 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2022-06-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Consent form for Mary Nyers expired. No consent form submitted for Angelica Lopez. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-21 |
Staff hygiene | 2021-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff and children not washing hands in between diapering each child. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Complant follow up. Program was in complicance at time of visit, but not in complaint with ratios at the time of complaint incident when staff fell asleep in the classroom. This was self reported |
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| Licensing 2021-07-21 |
General meal guidelines | 2021-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 Staff not wearing hair nets and aprons when serving seconds. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-21 |
Child grouping policies | 2021-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 No school age classroom set up for school age children with school agers present. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-21 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand sanitizer acessible in lobby, laundry soap acessible in laundry closet, Staff purse acessible in classroom, Sunscreens acessible in classroom |
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| Complaints 2021-07-06 |
2022-02-16 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with direct supervision regulations | ||
| Complaints 2021-06-22 |
2022-02-16 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with meal service regulations | ||
| Licensing 2021-04-29 |
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: At least one (1) caregiver must be trained annually in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours of operation and with children on field trips | 2021-05-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(1) Employees need current CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-29 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2021-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 2 employees do not have documentation in file for drug screens. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-29 |
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 | 2021-05-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 6 employees need current Universal Precautions Training. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-29 |
All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter | 2021-05-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) 6 employees need current first aid training. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-29 |
Staff orientation | 2021-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 6 employees are missing the required Health and Safety Modules that are on ILEAD under mandatory trainings. 3 employees need documentation of orientation for specific facility. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-19 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 X-tra dish soap accessible to children in Room 3/4's. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-19 |
Bathrooms | 2021-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Paper towel not in dispenser in Toddler (110) and toilet paper rolls sitting on dispensers in Prek. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-19 |
Storage space for supplies and personal belongings of each child shall be in each room | 2021-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128(b) Diapers found on sink in 30+ classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-03 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2021-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) No Consent to Release forms were submitted for 2 staff members. They have since been submitted. |
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| Complaints 2021-01-28 |
2021-10-20 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with background check requirements | ||
| Licensing 2020-06-22 |
Building maintenance | 2020-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 There were a few sections of baseboard that were coming away from the wall in the large motor room. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-22 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2020-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 There was an incident where a child was left in the classroom when the group went outside on the playground. |
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| Complaints 2020-06-10 |
2020-08-17 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with supervision regulations | ||
| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2019-09-30 |
Food Service | 2019-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) The "Get Set" rooms need changing tables. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2019-09-30 |
Handwashing | 2019-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) There were a few water-stained ceiling tiles above the drinking fountain area in the hallway. |
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