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Shining Stars Child Care Academy

Greenfield, IN · Hancock County
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 (1 review)
1295 North State Street, Greenfield, IN 46140
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Quick Facts

Capacity
118 children
Age Range
Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1

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Contact Information

📞 (317) 477-5437
1295 North State Street
Greenfield, IN 46140
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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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Anthony Mock
2015-07-27 02:43:55
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Good place with good people.

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About the Provider

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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
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
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
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p)
Three's bathroom not ventilated to outside by fan/screened window.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5)
Six staff missing docuemntation of annual written evaluation of the employees performance.
Licensing
2024-04-15
In-service staff training
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35
Three staff missing documentation of Health and Safety training modules.
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
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.
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
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.
Licensing
2024-04-15
Bathrooms
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
Licensing
2024-04-15
Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
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)
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.
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2)
Eight children missing documentation of current and complete record of immunization.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1)
Two staff missing documentation of application for employment.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1)
One child missing documenation of physical examination.
Licensing
2024-04-15
Lead caregiver qualifications
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25
Three Lead caregivers missing docmentation of a minimum of a CDA.
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
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1)
One staff missing documentation of Drug Testing results with MRO name.
Licensing
2024-03-15
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2024-03-15
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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teacher 1 in visual range and Teacher 2 helping child in bathroom
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
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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
No incidents to report of abuse occurring onsite.
Licensing
2023-05-30
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2023-05-30
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
Licensing
2023-05-30
Indoor furnishings 2023-05-30
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.
Licensing
2023-05-30
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2023-05-30
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
Licensing
2023-05-30
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2023-05-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
Broken tunnel caterpillar on Infant/Toddler playground not safe.
Licensing
2023-05-30
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2023-05-30
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
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
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.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(a)(2)
At time of visit current weekly menu missing in kitchen.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r)
At time of visit current cleaning schedule missing posted in kitchen.
Licensing
2023-02-22
The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Weekly menus 2023-02-22
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.
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
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24
At time of visit documentation of staff member with a BCC approved food service training missing.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Licensing
2022-04-25
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2022-05-14
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..
Licensing
2022-04-25
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2022-04-25
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.
Licensing
2021-08-31
Positive discipline 2021-08-31
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54
A teacher did not use positive discipline with the Toddler class during circle time.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Kitchen staff has an expired food handlers certificate.
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.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
Two staff have missing background checks.
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
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
Licensing
2020-08-14
Infant/Toddler Sleeping 2020-08-14
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.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d)
2's room and the School Age room had children's coats touching.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved extra SSCCA jackets.
Licensing
2020-06-18
Written program plans 2020-06-18
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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved from teacher's desk to bb.
Licensing
2020-06-18
Educational equipment and materials 2020-07-18
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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Threw away and/or repaired.
Licensing
2020-06-18
Building maintenance 2020-07-19
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
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Performed APPLICABLE repairs.
Licensing
2020-06-18
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2020-07-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
No staff member with current Serv Safe training.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Therm fell behind tray - replaced
Licensing
2020-06-18
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2020-06-18
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
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
5-kind do not go into cot room.
Licensing
2020-06-18
The kitchen shall not be used: as an office 2020-07-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(f)(3)
Kitchen has office supplies stored in the kitchen.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved work and backstock items.
Licensing
2020-06-18
Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing 2020-06-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j)
Changing table in the toddler room had office supplies stored on it.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Items on counter - not changing pad.
Licensing
2019-08-21
Child/staff ratios and supervision
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.
Licensing
2019-08-21
Child grouping policies
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.
Licensing
2019-06-04
Indoor furnishings 2019-06-05
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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