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Noah's Ark Child Care Ministry
Osceola, IN
· St Joseph County
431 North Beech Road,
Osceola, IN 46561
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Rate Range
45-150
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 674-4359
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-99152-A
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Heather
2016-06-09 02:04:34
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
I was very disappointed. Some family goes to the church and used to go to daycare so we all trusted that it was a great choice.. Then shortly found out it was horrible. My son only went there and in that time he had gotten hurt almost every day. From bruises & scratches, to me picking him up with a busted lip and blood all over his clothes. Each time they had no clue what had happened. I made payments every week in cash or check because they did not accept cards, they would never give receipts. I had just paid them 400$ that they said I was "behind on" and then they said I still owed them. I asked for proof and they had no proof. They were taking my payments off of the papers they were printing to make it look like I did not pay but I had the check receipt from my bank account showing they got it. I explained to them that I was having such a hard time with them so my son would be leaving their school within the next month. A few weeks later I picked him up with blood all over him and they couldn't explain what happened. I was told different stories from different "teachers". I said that he was no longer going to be attending that "school" because they weren't being helpful in any way with information and my son kept getting hurt. They had the nerve to send me a letter in the mail saying I STILL owed them. Which, trust me, I did not. So I drove to them and gave them a check just to be done with them. The absolute worst experience I have ever had with a child care facility. Let alone a church. The daycare my son goes to now is so amazing. He hasn't gotten hurt (besides normal boy troubles) and they always communicate with me daily!
natalie
2014-01-13 18:40:34
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great School! I love the staff. They have done a great job with my children.
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About the Provider
Noah’s Ark Child Care Ministry is a non-profit program governed by the Administrative Board of the Osceola United Methodist Church. The program is administered by a full-time Director and a Board of Directors. We are registered with the State of Indiana to care for children 6 weeks through 12 years of age.
Additional Information:
We offer soccer shots, gymnast in motion, summer program, spring program, part time pre-school, days off care, field trips
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Registration 2026-04-29 |
Infant teacher did not have safe sleep modules completed and certificate in file. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| Registration 2025-12-05 |
6m old male asleep in bouncy seat. 7 month old male asleep in swing with blanket. 11month old male asleep in crib with baby blanket. | 2025-12-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| Registration 2024-05-31 |
No universal percautions training present in staff files available to review | 2024-06-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| Registration 2024-05-31 |
Parents notice missing for one child file | 2024-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request |
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| Registration 2024-05-31 |
Diaper creams labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible in changing tables in Panda, Monkeys, and Nursery. Box of lysol wipes stored in hallway. | 2024-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-05-31 |
Plunger stored in bathroom stall in kids bathroom | 2024-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-05-31 |
No first aid documentation for staff in staff files | 2024-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. |
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| Registration 2024-05-31 |
Two staff members working in infant room without approved safe sleep training | 2024-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| Registration 2024-05-31 |
One staff member working since 4/29/24 with fingeprints complented, but not consent form submitted in I-LEAD to complete a background check | 2024-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2024-05-31 |
Immunization records missing for one child file | 2024-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough |
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| Registration 2023-05-23 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Sheets loose in cribs |
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| Registration 2023-05-23 |
Food storage | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food not covered when transported from kitchen to classroom |
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| Registration 2023-05-23 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Bottles not labeled with time mixed/expressed |
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| Registration 2023-05-23 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) High chair straps missing from table in infant/toddler room tableRug buckling in 3's roomCouch and chairs torn in 5's room |
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| Registration 2023-05-23 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 3 staff with incomplete background checks |
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| Registration 2022-11-01 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | 2022-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Trash can uncovered with food waste inside |
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| Registration 2022-11-01 |
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. | 2022-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 6m old infant sleeping in swing with blanket and paci cord |
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| Registration 2022-11-01 |
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 | 2022-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Chairs stacked on top of table while children were present in the Kangaroo room |
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| Registration 2022-05-18 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Isabel Adkins with expired consent form (4/20) AnnaMarie Nekvaskil working with consent form submitted, but not yet in Provisional status. |
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| Registration 2022-05-18 |
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 | 2022-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hand sanitizer accessible in entryway. Diaper cream accessible in bathroom. |
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| Registration 2022-05-18 |
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. | 2022-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Staff missing Safe Sleep trainings in files. |
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| Registration 2022-05-18 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2022-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Infant bottle not covered in fridge. Infant bottles not labeled with time prepared. |
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| Registration 2022-05-18 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | 2022-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Trash can with food waste in cafeteria room uncovered while not in use. |
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| Registration 2021-12-09 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff member working prior to submitted cosent form on I-LEAD (Emily Fox) |
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| Registration 2021-12-09 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 No lid on cafeteria trash can |
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| Registration 2021-12-09 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Vasaline in child cubby acessible to children. Cabinet in Twos unlocked with teacher bag acessible. |
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| Registration 2021-04-19 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2021-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 4 staff have expired consents. |
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| Registration 2021-04-19 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2021-04-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper pad has tear in Toddler. |
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| Registration 2021-04-19 |
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 | 2021-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) TV needs to be secured. |
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| Registration 2021-04-19 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 4 staff have expired consents. |
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| Registration 2020-12-14 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) There were several water-stained ceiling tiles in the bathroom. |
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| Registration 2020-06-23 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2020-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 2 staff had no documentation of current Universal Precautions training. |
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| Registration 2020-06-23 |
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. | 2020-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 2 staff members had no documentation of Safe Sleep training. |
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| Registration 2020-06-23 |
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 | 2020-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 2 bathroom stalls didn't have toilet paper. |
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| Registration 2020-06-23 |
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 | 2020-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) There were a few uncovered outlets throughout the facility. |
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| Registration 2020-06-23 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2020-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) One of the diapering pads had a few small holes in it that either need repaired or the pad needs to be replaced. |
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| Registration 2019-11-19 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 1 staff member had expired fingerprinting. |
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| Registration 2019-11-19 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) There was some standing water in a few pieces of equipment on the playground. |
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| Registration 2019-11-19 |
All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) Several window screens were not securely fastened. |
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| Registration 2019-11-19 |
Drinking water facilities shall not be located in restrooms and shall be constructed of impervious, easily cleanable materials and shall be kept clean and in a good state of repair. Drinking fountains, where provided, shall have a sanitary type guarded angle-stream jet head and an adjustable flow regulator | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(5) 1 drinking fountain was not working. |
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| Registration 2019-11-19 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Miscellaneous items were being stored on top of one of the changing tables. |
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| Registration 2019-11-19 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Girl's bathroom had a strong odor. |
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| Registration 2019-11-19 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) No thermometer found in freezer in kitchen. |
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| Registration 2019-06-25 |
Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding | 2019-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-187 The pantry freezer temperature was registering 50 degrees. |
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| Registration 2019-06-25 |
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 | 2019-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) There were a few water-stained ceiling tiles in the girl's bathroom. |
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| Registration 2019-06-25 |
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 | 2019-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In the 2's room, there was a power strip that didn't have electrical safety covers on all of the openings. |
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| Registration 2018-12-07 |
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 | 2018-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Baseboard in bathroom needs replaced. |
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| Registration 2018-12-07 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2018-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 2 staff have expired Universal Precautions training. |
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