Licensed Center
Tiny Buns Childcare Center
Gary, IN
· Lake County
1099 Clark Road,
Gary, IN 46404
Quick Facts
Capacity
24 children
Age Range
Three-Five
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Center
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
License Issued
Jun 1, 2021
Expired
Aug 31, 2021
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
Tiny Buns Childcare Center is a Licensed Center in Gary IN, with a maximum capacity of 24 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three-Five. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-8:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-8:00 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 2021-06-21 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Preschool classroom: fire extinguisher accessible to children in cubby at front of building, staff purse accessible to children in desk chair at the front of the building.Staff bathroom: containers of bleach, insect spray, clorox liquid, all labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the cabinet under the sink. A container of air freshner labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children on the back of the staff toilet. Access to the staff bathroom was through an unlocked door. Room leading to staff bathroom: water heater was accessible to children through unlocked door from classroom. Furnace accessible in closet adjacent to this room, accessible to children through unlocked door from classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-21 |
The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation | 2021-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) At start of the inspection, there was 1 caregiver present with 4 children ages 3-5 years. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-21 |
Building maintenance | 2021-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Staff bathroom: water present on the floor with no identifiable source, water stain on ceiling by pipe.Kid's bathroom: ceiling vent dirty. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-21 |
Posted items | 2021-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 No probationary or provisional license observed in the public area of the childcare. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-21 |
Electrical safety | 2021-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Preschool room: 1 outlet was missing cap on wall by front door. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-21 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2021-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 No identified individual or quiet area present in the classroom. No art easel with paper and paint available to the children. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Director has a tb test result that expired on 4/21/21 |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
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 | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) Director does not have documentation on the premises to verify a drug screen has been completed. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Director responsibilities | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Director has not insured the general planning of the center to correct all non compliances from previous inspection and that the center if sufficiently staffed as required. Director's time sheet for May 3rd-7th shows a total of 26 1/2 hours worked for the week. Director is required to be present a minimum of 30 hours per week. Center is open from 7am-7pm. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Special needs staffing | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-147 Director has not yet completed this required training for children with special needs that is available in Ilead training portal. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring | 2021-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) Repeat: Consultant could not find a thermometer in position to be able to check and monitor the temperature in the freezer or the refrigerator. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Rest periods | 2021-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 To ensure that each child who rests or sleeps is provided a cot. A child fell asleep and was allowed to sleep in a chair with head on table. caregiver provided a cot for child after requested by the consultant. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Television | 2021-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-64 Age appropriate television was provided but it was on for over two hours and it is not written into the lesson plan. To ensure limited use of television in the program, within lesson plans. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
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 | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) Director has a child abuse and neglect trainig certificate that expired 3/27/21 |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Attendance records | 2021-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-45 Parent dropped off three children and did not sign them in. Electronic child attendance records provided apon request did not include arrival and departure times. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
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 | 2021-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Repeat: One caregiver missing verification of having completed Universal Precautions. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 There was only one caregiver present at the center when the cosultant arrived.. At least two staff are required to be present during all hours of operation. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Parents did not list a specific person to have authorization to pick up their children. One child is missing information on child's development, |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file | 2021-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Repeat: One child's enrollment packet is missing signed parent consent for the center to secure emergency medical treatment. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
A provider must provide a two and one-half (2½) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher with valid expiration date that shall be located on each floor of the facility in which child care services are provided and an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the facility | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-4 The fire extinguishers were purchased 11/8/2019 and have not been checked or have a valid expiration date. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Rest periods | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Children who did not fall asleep after 30 minutes of nap were not given alternate activities to do |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
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) 3 staff missing Universal Precautions training, |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Purse, aerosol can and clorox wipes on low shelf were accessible to children |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Thermometer is not present in the Freezer |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Current BCC approved food service training for at least one staff member responsible for the operation of the kitchen. A person with BCC approved food service training will be present whenever meals or snacks are served. | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24 No one present with verification of a completed food service training certificate. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) All chidren's files are missing Doctor and Dentist information |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Staff orientation | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 3 staff missing new hire orientation |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Service sink | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-355 No utility service sink present in the center |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) 1 child is missing the parent's signature on the emergency medical authorization form |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
Electrical safety | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Floor fan is accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) -Director has an expired annual background check at this location- 2 caregivers do not have completed background checks at this location |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-04-21 |
Food Safety | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Hole in wall in restroom not sealed. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-04-21 |
Hygiene | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) No stove present at time of consultant's visit. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-04-21 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) Physical Exam missing for one staff member. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-04-21 |
Dishwashing | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e) Crack along baseboard of kitchen not sealed preventing cleaning. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-04-21 |
Plumbing and Sewage Disposal | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Playground fence not secured at bottom creating entrapment hazard. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-04-21 |
Storage | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Staff missing evidence of orientation to proposed center. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-04-21 |
Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Lighting in kitchen does not meet 70 Foot candles |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-04-21 |
Refrigerators and Freezers | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Bathroom toilet missing seat and lid. No caps on either toilet. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-04-21 |
Transition to Table Foods | 2020-04-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.2-8((d) Drug test not available at time of consultant's visit. |
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