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Whitko Early Learning Academy
Larwill, IN
· Whitley County
710 N St Rd 5,
Larwill, IN 46764
Quick Facts
Capacity
81 children
Age Range
Infant; Toddler; Three-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2024
Expired
Jun 30, 2024
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
Whitko Early Learning Academy is a Licensed Center in Larwill IN, with a maximum capacity of 81 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Three-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:00 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 2024-04-23 |
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 There is nobody at program with food service training. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Potentially hazardous items within reach of children: Room 103-purse in unlocked cabinet, Room 102 - purse on low shelf behind teacher desk |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
Infant Feeding | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Infant feeding plans need to be updated by the parent when child's food intake changes. (Feeding plan from 10/9/23 for a then 5 month old not updated until 4/10/24, feeding plan from 1/3/24 for a then 2 month old not updated) |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) The new kitchen is being used, was not approved for use. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
Meal components | 2024-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78 All menus need to have serving sizes on them, per age group. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of arrival, there was only one caregiver in the age 3-5 room with 18 children, ratio 18:1. Program understaffed, staff leaving room to get food, attend to front door, etc. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
General meal guidelines | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 Staff was not sitting with children during breakfast or lunch in rooms 102 or 103. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Dishes are being washed in infant room, that is not an approved space for dishwashing. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
Staff hygiene | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff in infant room did not wash her hands or child's hands after diaper change. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
Director qualifications | 2024-03-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 There is not a qualified director at program. Former director let go over two months ago. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
Building maintenance | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Small rugs in classroom 103 and 102 need removed, tripping hazards. Rubber mats in infant room are okay. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children within reach: staff galley kitchen - Dawn and dishwasher pods, Janitor closet door swung open - bleach, detergents, sanitizers, diaper creams, baby lotion within reach. New kitchen - gallon of bleach on kitchen counter. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2024-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Complaint concerning ratios validated, at time of inspection the 1/2 year old room was out of ratio with 8 children to one caregiver. (Ratio should be no more than 5:1) |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
Director qualifications | 2024-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Upon arrival for visit, consultant discovered the director on professional leave, no notice to state licensing or interim director identified. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
Caregivers shall: respect the individual childs schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering | 2024-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-125(3) Complaint validated concerning frequency of diaper checks. Brightwheel indicated some diaper checks were four or more hours apart in infants. |
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