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The Well Daycare
Evansville, IN
· Vanderburgh County
5600 Ward Road,
Evansville, IN 47711
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Subsidized Program
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Lisa
2022-09-26 03:40:37
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
The daycare workers for infants need training. My 8 week old grandchild was laid on stomach and the Childcare worker said "they laid her on her stomach and she slept all day". Everyone should know, the guidelines state, you DO NOT lay an infant on their stomach to sleep. The cuddlesack that was required was not used, so no blanket as she's used to. Also stated the nipple on bottle was collapsing and that never happens at home so obviously the bottle was propped up instead of being held by worker. This is very alarming and unacceptable. The amount of money for this facility and care provided is way out of line.
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About the Provider
The Well Daycare is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Evansville IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:30 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 2026-06-18 |
3 staff files are missing documentation of current first aid training. | 2026-06-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. |
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| Registration 2025-11-25 |
The bottles in the Turtles and Penguins are not labeled with name, date and time made making them unable to be determined if used within 24 hours of making. | 2025-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below |
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| Registration 2025-11-25 |
Seahorses room has visable dirt on changing table and wall by changing table. | 2025-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-11-25 |
Dolphins has papertowels sitting directly on student sink in spashed water. Papertowels should be dispensed with one hand from dispenser. | 2025-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-04-02 |
The theromometer in the refrigerator in the Turtle's room reads 50 degrees F. | 2025-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-04-02 |
The women's restroom in the hall has a toilet bowl plunger in the first stall. All items in the bathroom must be sanitizable. | 2025-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-04-02 |
The open animal crackers, dorritos, and gram crackers are not labled with date and time opened in the kitchen cabinet. | 2025-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-04-02 |
The Sea Horses room has standing water under the sink and collection tank leak. | 2025-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH |
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| Registration 2024-12-11 |
The light in the Otter's bathroom does not have a light cover or protective shielding. | 2024-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-410 Functionality of light bulbs and protective shielding |
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| Registration 2024-12-11 |
The "door Knob" on the Stingray classroom is broken and doesn't open or close with ease. | 2024-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-05-28 |
At time of visit there are 12 infants in the seals classroom. There are 8 cribs in the seals room. The number of children should not excede the number of cribs available. Occupied cribs are touching end to end. Occupied cribs should be the recommended 3' distance between cribs. | 2024-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-05-28 |
One staff member currently working with children has expired Fingerprints on file with the division. (L.L) | 2024-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2024-05-28 |
The cabinet in the kitchen has open bags of veggie straws, cheese poofs, and Bugles that are not labled with the time and date opened. | 2024-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-05-28 |
Turtles room does not have a threometer in the refrigerator or freezer to monitor tempreature. Seals room fridge temperature is reading 43 degrees F. | 2024-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) 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 |
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| Registration 2023-11-15 |
Lunch is rolled from the kitchen in bowls uncovered. | 2023-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage |
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| Registration 2023-06-01 |
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 | 2023-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) sippy cups were not covered in the Dolphins room making it unsanitary. |
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| Registration 2023-06-01 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of inspection, 4 staff have expired Universal Precaution Documentation. |
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| Registration 2023-06-01 |
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. | 2023-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) At time of inspection no caregivers have current in person CPR. |
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| Registration 2022-12-01 |
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 | 2023-01-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection, preschool playground with exposed landscape fabric creating tripping hazard. |
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| Registration 2022-10-18 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of inspection, one staff without criminal history police check. |
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| Registration 2022-10-18 |
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 | 2022-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time on inspection, one staff without child abuse/neglect checked without substantiaion. |
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| Registration 2022-10-18 |
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 | 2022-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) On 10/6/2022 a cabinet on wheels, fell on a 16 month old child. Cabinet was on wheels and not secured to the wall. |
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| Complaints 2022-10-11 |
2023-08-30 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider did not ensure that facility furnishings was kept in a manner that is safe. | ||
| Registration 2022-09-27 |
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 | 2022-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of inspection, one staff with expired consent. |
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| Registration 2022-04-12 |
Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the inspectors from the division and the division of fire and building safety shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry | 2022-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6 At time of inspection, furnace room unlocked and accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2022-04-12 |
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 | 2022-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Otters sink not sealed to wall at time of inspection. |
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| Registration 2022-04-12 |
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 | 2022-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Otters, Jellyfish, Flamingo, Stingray and Turtles with white cabinets unsecured to wall.At time of inspection, Jellyfish with two Glade bottles accessible to children labeled "keep out of reach of children".At time of inspection, Turtles with bleach spray, air spray, hand soap and glass cleaner bottle accessible to children labled "keep out of reach of children". At time of inspection, Jellyfish right cabinet door missing hinge, not in good repair. |
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| Registration 2021-11-09 |
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 | 2021-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Jellyfish classroom with tear in changing table pad, not sanitizable. |
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| Registration 2021-11-09 |
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 | 2021-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Seahorse classroom hole in wallby classroom door not cleanable; Dolphins classroom with sanitizing wipes, and shaving cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in cabinet. |
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| Registration 2021-11-09 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Provider submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member, not qualified or under provisional status at time of inspection. |
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| Registration 2021-11-09 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2021-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Temperature log not availble at time of inspection. Temperatures must be recorded to verify that all foods are received at 135° F or higher or for cold foods 41° F or less |
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| Registration 2021-11-09 |
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 | 2021-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Provider submitted consent for child abuse/neglect check without substantiation on one staff member, not qualified or under provisional status at time of inspection. |
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| Registration 2021-11-09 |
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 | 2021-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) At time of inspection, girls bathroom with disposable towels on counter surface, not in sanitary dispenser. |
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| Registration 2021-04-27 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2021-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Turtles classroom with two infant bottles observed with name only. |
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| Registration 2021-04-27 |
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 | 2021-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Seahorse classroom hole in wall by classroom door not cleanable; Jellyfish classroom area by window with crack and exposed drywall, not cleanable; Otters and Stingray classroom changing tables with debris under changing table pad, notclean and sanitary. |
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| Registration 2021-04-27 |
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 | 2021-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Otters/Dolphins classroom bathroom with hole in wall above toilet, not sanitizable. |
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| Registration 2021-04-19 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2021-04-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Incomplete immunization records on four children. |
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| Registration 2020-07-23 |
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 | 2020-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Turtle classroom with no thermometer in freezer. |
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| Registration 2020-07-23 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2020-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Seals classroom hot water temperature 138.5. Water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees F. |
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| Registration 2020-07-23 |
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 | 2020-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant in Turtle classroom not buckled in high chair during feeding. |
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| Registration 2019-05-28 |
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 | 2019-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) In toddlers room ages 1-2 there was a hand held broom and dust pan present, all items in child bathrooms must be sanitizable and they are not. |
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| Registration 2019-05-28 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2019-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Out of 15 child file reviewed, found two with no updated immunization records. All immunization records must be kept current. |
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| Registration 2019-05-28 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2019-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) In both infant room bottles were not timed for when they were prepared. All bottles must contain Name, Date and time prepared so they maintain being used within 24 hours. |
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| Registration 2019-05-28 |
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 | 2019-06-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In Infant room A the floor molding has been removed for room expansion and has not been restored at time of inspection. In toddlers room there were stacked chairs present, for safety chairs can not be stacked when children are present. In Preschool room, there was an outlet present that was not covered, for child safety all outlets must be covered.present |
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