The Growing Patch Learning Center, Inc - Remington IN Licensed Center

506 W Wilber St , Remington IN 47977
(219) 208-3097

About the Provider

Description: The Growing Patch Learning Center, Inc is a Licensed Center in Remington IN, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Two-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: PTQ 1; PTQ 2; PTQ 1;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 70
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Six
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-07-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-06-30
  • 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
Licensing
2023-04-06
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children 2023-04-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c)
Diapers throughout the building are being stored in the diaper tables with plastic latches, these are not locks and are only deterrants. Diapers must be inaccessible to children (up high or behind lock and key)
Licensing
2023-04-06
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2023-04-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Items in the refrigerator and freezer are in large ziplock bags (out of original packaging) and are not labeled. Must be labeled with name of item and date opened.
Licensing
2023-04-06
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children 2023-04-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e)
In the twos room, the deterrant was off of the diaper table and there was A&D ointment and desitin accessible to children. Both of these items state keep out of reach of children.
Licensing
2022-04-01
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2022-04-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
There are 3 plungers.
Licensing
2022-04-01
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 2022-04-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i)
In the infant room, tylenol is on the shelf above the refrigerator in the closet. In the 3's/4's room, there is tylenol in an unlocked cabinet above the sink.
Licensing
2022-04-01
Food labels 2022-04-01
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-146
Several items in the kitchen refrigerator and freezer are not in original packaging and are not labeled with date opened or item name. This include, but are not limited to - meat patties, fruit, pancakes, etc.
Licensing
2022-04-01
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2022-04-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
The Janitor's closet is unlocked; there are cleaning chemicals within reach of children. In room 3, there are cleaning solutions under the sink; the latch holding the doors shut is a deterrent, it is not a lock.
Licensing
2022-04-01
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children 2022-04-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c)
In room 4, there are opened diapers on the diaper shelf that are not protected from contamination. In room 5, there is a pack of opened diapers on the bathroom floor and diapers under the classroom sink that are not protected from contamination.
Licensing
2022-03-07
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times 2022-02-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e)
A 4 year old was left in the classroom while the rest of the class was taken outside; this child was not under supervision.
Licensing
2022-03-07
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2022-03-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
A 4 year old was left alone in the classroom while the class was taken outside; therefore the ratio IN the classroom was 1:0.
Complaints
2022-02-17
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2022-03-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Program not in compliance with staff to child supervision regulation.
Licensing
2021-04-05
Electrical safety 2021-04-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101
In rooms 4 and 5, plug covers are missing on electrical outlets.
Licensing
2021-04-05
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-04-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
In room 4, the closet door was unlocked and a personal backpack was on the floor giving access to the children. Cleaning spray bottles (bleach and water mix bottles) are also hanging within reach of the tallest child.
Licensing
2021-04-05
Infant/toddler room furnishings; general 2021-04-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128
In the toddler room, a crib is being used for storage of a step stool.
Licensing
2021-04-05
Building maintenance 2021-04-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
In room 4, drywall is exposed under the window.

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