University Heights United Methodist Children's Center - Indianapolis IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

4002 Otterbein Avenue , Indianapolis IN 46227
(317) 787-5347

About the Provider

Description: PHILOSOPHY -- At University Heights, we believe children learn best in a loving environment, which offers active involvement with hands-on experiences, many opportunities to make choices, and activities that build independence and confidence. Every child develops at a different point along a growth continuum. Our developmentally appropriate program reflects the diversity in each child's growth and development. Our open-ended curriculum allows each child to achieve his/her highest potential. We work together with families to provide a safe and friendly place for children to develop learning and life readiness skills that prepare them for challenges ahead.

Additional Information: PTQ Level 1;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: RM-99072-A
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Apr 01, 2021
  • 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
CCDF Inspection
2021-07-19
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a)
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
CCDF Inspection
2021-07-19
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
CCDF Inspection
2021-07-19
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b)
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
Registration
2021-07-19
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Three cubbies in the upstairs hallway have sunblock in them which are accessible to children. One child's cubbie has bug spray in it accessible to children. Todpole room had a purse sitting on the chair accessible to children.
Registration
2021-07-19
The operator of a child care ministry 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.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2)
Consultant observed a six month old infant sleeping in a bouncer under a blanket.
Registration
2021-07-19
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
Four staff do not have a current background check.
CCDF Inspection
2021-01-11
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. 2021-01-12
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3)
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date.
CCDF Inspection
2021-01-11
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. 2021-01-11
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a)
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
Registration
2021-01-11
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 2021-01-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Swiffer mop, christmas tree, shoes and towels are being stored in the catepillers restroom. Jackets and clothes being stored in the Joey's restoom. Two teachers jackets hanging in the tadpoles restroom.
Registration
2021-01-11
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 2021-01-28
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Catepillers toilet keeps running after flushing. Exposed wood behind Joey's toilet. Two high chairs are missing seatbelts in lambs.
Registration
2021-01-11
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use 2021-01-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g)
During snack time consultant did not observe any staff wearing aprons or hair restraints.
CCDF Inspection
2020-06-03
Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. 2020-06-08
Type of correction needed: IAC 3-18-14(f)
The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
Registration
2020-06-03
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions 2020-06-08
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
1 caregiver missing proper documentation for Universal Precautions Training.
CCDF Inspection
2019-10-24
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. 2019-10-24
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
CCDF Inspection
2019-10-24
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. 2019-10-24
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a)
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials

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