Licensed Center
Shining Stars Child Care Academy
Greenfield, IN
· Hancock County
1295 North State Street,
Greenfield, IN 46140
Quick Facts
Capacity
118 children
Age Range
Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
126265
License Issued
Jul 1, 2022
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
Shining Stars Child Care Academy is a Licensed Center in Greenfield IN, with a maximum capacity of 118 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 6; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 8; PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-6:00 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 2024-04-15 |
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or hazardous accessible:-3's classroom: Purell Surface Sanitizer sitting on classroom low counter-Infants: Staff brown purse under counter in unlocked cabinet-Unlocked Kitchen: Itch Relief Cream, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Burn Cream, Antiseptic Towelettes and Non-Aspirin in First Aid sitting on counter near open kitchen door accessible; HypoCleanse, Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Clorox Disinfectant Spray, hand soap, CLR Lime Remover, and floor cleaner under prep table along wall accessible |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p) Three's bathroom not ventilated to outside by fan/screened window. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Six staff missing docuemntation of annual written evaluation of the employees performance. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
In-service staff training | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 Three staff missing documentation of Health and Safety training modules. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Arrest of child care personnel | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(3) On previous date arrest of child care personnel not reported to the divison. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) Six staff missing documentation of annual 12 clock hours of in-sevice training. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
Bathrooms | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 -3's bathroom: Black rug under sink not sanitary-Todds/Twos: Black roll broom stored in bathroom not sanitary |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-342 Water temperature at children handwashing sink in Todds/Twos and Infants classroom not maintained between 100 degree F to 120 degree F.(Todds/Twos 121.4 degree F; Infants 121.2 degree F) |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Eight children missing documentation of current and complete record of immunization. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Two staff missing documentation of application for employment. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) One child missing documenation of physical examination. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
Lead caregiver qualifications | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 Three Lead caregivers missing docmentation of a minimum of a CDA. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-15 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) One staff missing documentation of Drug Testing results with MRO name. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-15 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2024-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 -At time of visit consultant observed Ratio not maintained in the 3’s classroom with 3 children ages three years of age with no Qualified caregivers. -At time of visit consultant observed Ratio not maintained in the 4/5s classroom with 8 children and no Qualified caregivers. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teacher 1 in visual range and Teacher 2 helping child in bathroom |
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| Licensing 2024-03-15 |
The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel | 2024-03-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) On a previous date center did not report alleged abuse by child care personal. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No incidents to report of abuse occurring onsite. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-30 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Dry Good/Freezer room: Clear tub of spices stored on floor; not 6 inches off the floor |
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| Licensing 2023-05-30 |
Indoor furnishings | 2023-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Chairs and tables in Toddler/Twos not suitable for the age, size, and developmental level of the children. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-30 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Items stored in restrooms not sanitizable:-Boys: Plunger under sinks-Girls: 2 plungers under sinks; Water stain spots in several spots on ceiling-3's: Plunger sitting near toilet; rug under sink-Toddlers/Twos: Towel on floor under sink; broom and plunger stored in restroom |
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| Licensing 2023-05-30 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2023-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Broken tunnel caterpillar on Infant/Toddler playground not safe. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-30 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" accessible:-School Age Classroom: Glycerin USP 99.5% anhydrous in gray bin on top of art shelf; Hand sanitizer and Advance Craft Glue on top shelf of white storage rack; 2 bottles of Spray Glue and Acrylic Sealer Gloss Finish in clear tub on round table-Hallway: Sunscreen in cubby on floor near PK classroom |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) At 01/13/2023 a special lunch diet for a child due to allergic reactions not provided. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
A current weekly menu shall be planned one (1) week in advance and posted as follows: In the kitchen | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(a)(2) At time of visit current weekly menu missing in kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r) At time of visit current cleaning schedule missing posted in kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Weekly menus | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(4) At time of visit current weekly menu not posted in a place regularly viewed by parents. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
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. | 2023-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24 At time of visit documentation of staff member with a BCC approved food service training missing. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference | 2023-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a) At time of visit kitchen not operating in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20:-Pet food and water bowl on floor under counter-Prep table used for storage of paperwork, supplies, and small boxes-Kitchen has boxes and other items that are not kitchen items stored in kitchen food prep area |
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| Complaints 2023-01-27 |
2023-10-18 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider did not maintain compliance with providing a meal that met the special dietary needs of a child with an allergy. | ||
| Licensing 2022-11-09 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of visit Circus classroom out of ratio with 8 children ages 2.5 years old to 3 years old with 1 qualified caregivers. Ratio for children 2.5 years old to 3 years old is 7:1. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-25 |
Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(6) The bunny cages in the three and five year old rooms do not have a 16 gauge screen on the top of the cage to prevent children from putting their hands in. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-25 |
The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) Jackets and personal belongings are touching in the three and four year old classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-25 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-05-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Mulch on the preschool playground does not meet the CPSC guidlines especially at the bottom of the slide and merry go round.. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-25 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 One case of mandarin oranges and a case of plastic spoons are sitting directly on the pantry floor. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-31 |
Positive discipline | 2021-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 A teacher did not use positive discipline with the Toddler class during circle time. |
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| Complaints 2021-08-05 |
2023-01-26 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with approrpiate discipline requirements | ||
| Licensing 2021-05-26 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen staff has an expired food handlers certificate. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-26 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Two staff have missing background checks. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-14 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2020-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) And state: The caregiver, cook, working on site is not qualified as she has not been approved to a DQ background check. Letter was sent on 6/17/20 |
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| Licensing 2020-08-14 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2020-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Two infants were laid on cots for a nap with a blanket (not asleep yet) in the infant/toddler group. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings | 2020-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) 2's room and the School Age room had children's coats touching. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved extra SSCCA jackets. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
Written program plans | 2020-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Toddler room, 2's room, and 3's rooms did not have current lesson plans posted. School Age room lesson plans were not dated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved from teacher's desk to bb. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2020-07-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 3's room changing pad has holes, climbing blocks not sanitizable4's room has a torn green chair, and red triangle mat not sanitizablePlayground has a toy dinosaur that is broken and has sharp edges. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Threw away and/or repaired. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
Building maintenance | 2020-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Infant room: paint peeling on wallsTodds room: cabinet in bathroom has bare wood, not sanitizable. 2's room: paint peeling in classroom and bathroom3's room: paint peeling in the bathroom, toilet brush in bathroom4's room: paint peeling |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Performed APPLICABLE repairs. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 No staff member with current Serv Safe training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Therm fell behind tray - replaced |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Unlocked storage room next to the 5's area has a basket of sunscreen labeled Keep out of Reach of Children accessible to children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 5-kind do not go into cot room. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
The kitchen shall not be used: as an office | 2020-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(f)(3) Kitchen has office supplies stored in the kitchen. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved work and backstock items. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-18 |
Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing | 2020-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Changing table in the toddler room had office supplies stored on it. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Items on counter - not changing pad. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 On the day of the complaint, one teacher was out of Ratio with 9 children ages 2-3.5 years old. Ratio for this age group is 1 teacher to 5 children. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-21 |
Child grouping policies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 On the day of the complaint, one teacher was out of group size when his group went from 9 children to 16 children ages 2-3.5 years old. Group size for this age group is maximum of 10 children. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-04 |
Indoor furnishings | 2019-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 In the 2's room the blue, red, and yellow mats are tearing, not sanitizable. |
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