Tomora Sims - Indianapolis IN Licensed Home

, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46201
(317) 432-8297

About the Provider

Description: Tomora Sims is a Licensed Home in INDIANAPOLIS IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 12
  • Age Range: Infant-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-04-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-03-31
  • 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
2023-04-12
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider 2023-04-13
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1)
There was a complaint of marijuana and alcohol. There were no smells of either things at today's visit. No seen alcohol bottles. Drug screen on file is valid. However, since there is a complaint of drug use, the licensee must get a MRO verified drug test within 24 hours.
Licensing
2021-10-28
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1)
one child did not have a file-no physical
Licensing
2021-10-28
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a)
no file for 1 child; no field trip permission form
Licensing
2021-10-28
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d)
one child did not have a file; no authorized pick up list
Licensing
2021-10-28
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2)
one child did not have a file-no immunization record
Licensing
2021-10-28
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a)
one child did not have a file - no parent-signed discipline policy
Licensing
2021-10-28
Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a)
3 month old male sleeping in swinging seat with a blanket upon arrival
Licensing
2021-10-28
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a)
one child did not have a file-no birth certificate
Licensing
2021-10-28
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g)
door knob lock on rear exit door; dead bolt locked
Licensing
2021-10-28
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2)
one child did not have a file-no emergency medical release form
Licensing
2021-10-28
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1)
cleaning chemicals accessible under kitchen sink; deororant and aerosol spray under bathroom sink - both cabinets has child deterrents
Licensing
2021-10-28
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1)
one child did not have a file- no enrollment form
Licensing
2021-10-28
The licensee may use washable cots, sleeping bags, or mats for toddlers over twenty-four (24) months of age
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(b)
3 month old male sleeping in swinging seat with a blanket upon arrival

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