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The Tot Spot Early Education Academy
Fishers, IN
· Hamilton County
11540 Fishers Dr,
Fishers, IN 46038
Quick Facts
Capacity
92 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
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
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About the Provider
The Tot Spot Early Education Academy is a Licensed Center in Fishers IN, with a maximum capacity of 92 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 2; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 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 2025-08-27 |
The program self-reported to licensing and DCS that on 8/12/2025, a teacher walked over to a child and smacked him on the hand. | 2025-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort |
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| Licensing 2025-01-29 |
On 1/23/2025, a teacher grabbed a child by his right arm multiple times and dragged him to a chair at the other end of the table. | 2025-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort |
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| Licensing 2024-12-03 |
Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding schedule by providing them formula that wasn’t part of their scheduled meal. | 2024-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules |
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| Licensing 2024-12-03 |
Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own instead of breastmilk. | 2024-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered |
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| Licensing 2024-05-23 |
At time of file review, 1 caregiver missing drug test results. Please send results to consultant upon completion. | 2024-05-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(3) The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: All employees and volunteer caregivers at the facility where child care is provided |
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| Licensing 2024-05-23 |
At time of file review, Director missing Special Needs training for directors. | 2024-05-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-147 Special needs staffing |
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| Licensing 2024-05-23 |
At time of visit, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained in infant or pediatric CPR. Caregivers missing training in their staff files. Please send documentation for training to consultant upon completion. | 2024-06-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate |
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| Licensing 2024-05-23 |
At time of file review, 6 caregivers have expired Child Abuse&Neglect training. 3 caregivers are missing training in files. Please send documenatation to consultant upon completion. | 2024-05-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2024-05-23 |
At time of visit, One sippy cup containing milk was sitting on ledge in the Jr. Scouts classroom. | 2024-05-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below |
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| Licensing 2024-05-23 |
At time of file review, 4 caregivers missing Universal Precautions training and 2 have expired training. Please send documentation to consultant upon completion. | 2024-05-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) 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: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood |
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| Licensing 2024-05-23 |
At time of visit, broken slide out on the playground. | 2024-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety |
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| Licensing 2024-05-23 |
At time of file review, 16 caregivers missing the required 12 hours of Professional Development training. Please send documentation of completion to consultant. | 2024-05-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training |
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| Licensing 2024-05-23 |
Stewart Little restroom contained broom set, easel and chair. | 2024-05-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Caregivers shall use positive discipline | 2023-04-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54(a) At time of visit, Consultant observed caregiver telling child if "you don't stay at the table you will not do show and share this afternoon. " in front of class of children and other teacher. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
The following are permitted access to records regarding children and facts learned about children: A state agency involved in the licensing of the child care center | 2023-05-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-18(c)(1) At time of visit, program has recording and did not permit access to records. |
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| 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 | 2023-04-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) Items labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. Sherlock room- cabinet with deterrent had shaving cream, hempz lotion and snow spray. Sawyers room- equate soap on sink counter. Cabinet with deterrent had Glade spray and aveeno lotion. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-06 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-04-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen was missing testing strips. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-06 |
The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes | 2023-04-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) Two infant feeding plans were not updated. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-06 |
Caregivers shall not change diapers on the floor, on equipment shelves, or on any food preparation or eating surface | 2023-04-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(k) At time of visit, 2 infant bowls with food and spoons were placed next to diaper changing table. Dirty trays with food were in the handwashing sink next to diaper changing table. Sink is connected to changing table. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-18 |
Staff shall require any person picking up a child, and not known by the caregiver, to provide identification | 2023-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-17(b) Staff did not check ID at the door before having grandmother enter building and allowed to enter. Grandmother did not provide ID to office. Grandmother left with child. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Staff orientation | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Four staff do not have proof of orientation training. Three staff do not have proof of an application. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 The teacher in the PK class is unqualified due to her background being in submitted status. The ratio is 13;1 with the unqualified teacher. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Two staff do not have proof of a physical. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) The cook is unqualified due to background being in submitted status. The PK teacher is unqualified due to background being in submitted status. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Written program plans | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Classrooms do not have current lesson plans (they have last months date). |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Childrens admission records | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Three children do not have proof of a birth certificate. One child does not have proof of a physical and immunizations. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Staff hygiene | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 The cooks are not wearing hair restraints while preparing food. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Bathrooms | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Restroom sink needs caulked to the wall in the PS room. The is no toilet paper in the 2s, The toilet paper holders are broken in the 2s restroom. There are two potty seats sitting on the floor in the 2s restroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 The two year old room has a purse accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. The Older 2s classroom has a purse accessible in a cubby, PS class has a purse sitting on a chair in the room and PK had a purse accessible on a hook in the classroom. The PS room has cleaners accessible in an unlocked cabinet. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Eating utensils, dishes, glasses, chairs, and tables shall be suitable for the age, size, and developmental level of the children | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(m) The older 2s class was served pears directly on the table, there was no dish used to hold the pears. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 The PS playground does not have 6' of mulch around the climber. The black mulch barrier is not nailed down and it's not in place. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-16 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) Three staff do not have proof of child abuse training. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-16 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Provider did not report an allegation that was reported to them from a parent to DCS or state licensing. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-16 |
Staff orientation | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff do not have proof of signed orientation training. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-16 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) One staff did not have a drug test upon hire. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-16 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Eight staff do not have proof of Universal precautions training. |
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| Complaints 2022-02-23 |
Staff orientation | 2022-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Provider not in compliance with staff orientation regulations. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-10 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 PK teacher is working and is not qualified due to her background checks. Toddler teacher is working by herself while on a provisional background status. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-10 |
Child grouping policies | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Young 2s are with 3s on the playground. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-01 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 There are two little tykes slides on the playground, all slides need to be mounted. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-01 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2020-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) Toddler and Two's restroom has diapers stored accessible to children and not free from contamination. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-01 |
Building maintenance | 2020-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Toddler playground is missing a piece of the roof and it has exposed wires. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-01 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2020-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant cribs are not three feet apart with sleeping babies. |
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| Licensing 2020-05-28 |
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 | 2020-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) Two staff do not have proof of drug test results. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-24 |
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. | 2019-05-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) One staff member in the infant room does not have face to face safe sleep training. THey do have 5 staff who have had the training. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-24 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Sunscreen stored in drawer in 3-5s bathroom within reach of children, shave cream stored low within reach of children in both 3-5s rooms, aquafor baby creams stored low accessible in open cabinet under changing table in infant/ones room. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-24 |
The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights | 2019-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-67 Playground does not have 6 inches of mulch around climbing structures. Red bench by building has wood chipping/peeling off all across the bottomMetal stakes in wood dividers sticking up making it a hazard.Matting exposed under awning makes tripping hazard. |
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| Complaints 2018-05-04 |
2019-04-10 | |
| Type of correction needed: Facility was not incompliance with reporting immediately serious injuries on an report. | ||
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