Description: The Indiana County Child Day Care Program was established in November of 1970, to provide quality child care to children whose parents are away from home during the day. The program is governed by a board of directors reflecting a broad spectrum of community interests.
The goal of the program is to work with parents for the fullest development of their children socially, physically, cognitively and emotionally. The program environment is one that stresses interaction and exploration with adults, other children, and an assortment of experiences and materials. Since children’s play is a vehicle for and an indicator of their social, emotional, and intellectual growth, child-initiated, teacher-supported play is one of the essential components of the program. Indi Kids is responsive to the individual strengths and developmental needs of each child. Teachers foster children’s self-confidence, independence, curiosity, and problem solving skills. In an environment of mutual trust, caring staff members help children search for and form their own questions, ideas, and meaningful solutions. Children enjoy the pleasure of learning through direct experience.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Guppies (Infant/ YT) room, the seat of an exersaucer was observed to be torn on the seat part, exposing the inner webbing. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The seat of the excersaucer was repaired on the same day. In the future, the staff will inspect toys and equipment daily before use by the children to ensure maintenance and safety. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The form that the facility uses to collect Emergency contact information for Child #1 lacks Emergency contact person/ info. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parent was informed and the necessary information was gathered. In the future, the staff will make sure that all necessary information is recorded and that each child has emergency contact information listed. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Previous reviews/ updates on Agreement and Emergency contact forms that were due prior to the COVID suspended regulations for Child #2 & 4 were dated more than six months between them Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Now and in the future the parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two child health reports for Child #4, a young toddler, were dated more than six months apart, with the most recent due prior to the COVID statewide emergency declaration. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) An updated report had been received. In the future, the facility will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two child health reports for Child #1, an older toddler, were dated more than one year apart, with the most recent due prior to the COVID statewide emergency declaration. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) An updated health report was received. In the future, the facility will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(1) - Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A health report generated by the medical provider's office and not the DHS-provided child health report for Child #3 lacks information regarding the child's health history. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A DHS-approved health report form was given to the parents and they were asked to return the corrected form. In the future, we will make sure that our families are supplied with and return a DHS-provided child health report which includes the child's health history. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child health reports generated by their respective medical providers, which were not the DHS- provided child health report, for both Child #1 & 3 lack a statement that the children are able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A request was made to the parents to have a health report addendum statement signed by their physicians. In the future, a DHS-provided health report or an addendum form will be given to the parents so that there will be a statement included in their file so that there is a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization verification in the file for Child #1 lacks indication that the child has received the second recommended dose of Hep A six months after the first. The immunization verification in the file for Child #3 lacks indication that the child has received any influenza vaccines since 2017. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parent of Child #1 will be informed that the vaccine is required within a reasonable time or the facility will need to implement required dismissal policies, unless a medical exemption is documented. The parent of Child #3 signed a statement of exemption for the influenza shot. In the future, our facility will require the parent to provide written verification from their medical provider of ongoing vaccine or exemptions statements will be placed in files. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) - Name on bottle/Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A bottle of unlabeled, expired children's aspirin was observed in a first-aid kit under the left-hand sink in the Zephyr room. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The medication was removed on the day of inspection and later taken to the local drug receiver site for proper disposal. In the future, all medications shall be properly identified with the child's name printed on the outside of the container, as well as being checked regularly to be sure they have not expired. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Zephyrs room, an electric toothbrush was observed to be laying on its side on the rack shelf. Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The toothbrush was replaced upright by placing in a cup. Moving forward, room staff will take care to ensure that all toothbrushes are replaced into their proper holder and in an upright position with bristles exposed to air before proceeding to the next child. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, designated as a Group Supervisor, lacks verification of the minimum educational requirements to qualify for the classification. The file for Staff #2 contained a postsecondary diploma that lacked indication of the academic major needed for the classification of GS as well as verification of two year's of child care experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff #2 obtained proof of major. Staff #1 was re-designated as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Moving forward, a facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility postings lacked contact information for Western Regional child care office. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A phone number for Western Regional child care office was added to the posting on the bulletin board. In the future, staff will periodically check bulletin boards to ensure correct and complete information is included. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two most current Mandated Reporter trainings for Staff #1 are more than 60 months apart. The NSOR certification for Staff #4, hired on 10/28/19 & after NSOR implementation, is dated for 3/16/20, more than 90 days after hire date and prior to the facility receiving a Provisional Hire waiver. The last two PSP clearances for Staff #5 were obtained more than 60 months apart. The NSOR certification for Staff #7, a veteran staff, was obtained 7/23/20, after the 7/1/20 deadline for veteran staff. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Now and in the future, staff will make every effort to comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 lacks a recent staff evaluation. Staff evaluations for Staff #6 were completed by an individual who is not employed by the facililty. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Due to being on an unplanned and indefinite leave, the director has assigned a qualified co-director to act as director in her absence. The co-director completed the staff evaluation. In the future, written evaluations will be done for each staff member at least once every 12 months by a director of the child care program. |
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| 2020-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(4) - Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, designated as a Group Supervisor, lacks the minimum educational requirements to qualify for the classification, as her highest level of education is a CDA. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff #1 has been redesignated as an Assistant Group Supervisor. all Group Supervisors will have at least an Associates Degree including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. |
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