Licensed Center
Kids Care Academy
New Albany, IN
· Floyd County
3510 St Joseph Rd,
New Albany, IN 47150
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
Infant; Toddler; Two-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (812) 944-3200
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
1100235
License Issued
Apr 1, 2023
Expired
Mar 31, 2025
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Former employee
2017-10-18 14:20:13
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I worked at the Jeff location for almost a year. State was constantly coming in due to complaints from parents and staff about ratio issues, staff not getting restroom breaks among other things. The turnover rate was so high because of the way staff was treated and thrown under the bus. They have staff that are under the age of 18 working which in Indiana you have to be 18 to work in a daycare and 21 to work with infants.
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child's mother
2014-10-30 01:33:47
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I work at the daycare. The "abuse" was because a boss spanked her own child, in her office, away from other kids. Get your facts straight before you post horrible reviews.
bbrowing1
2014-08-09 02:06:07
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Horrible place! RUN AWAY. They have been investigated for abuse, they cannot keep workers because of how dishonest and horrible they are, there is so many complaints and records on file for the owners. DO A SEARCH history!!! Never never never! Run away or you might get sued for standing up for yourself WHEN you find out how awful they are.
Former Child's Dad
2013-08-27 15:36:23
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
AWFUL! DO NOT send your child here. I pulled my son out when i found that Child Protective Service was investigating abuse allegations in connection with the directors. Looking further, i learned that the license is always on probation due to staff:child ratios being over-limit. Also a tip before you put your child anywhere: run an internet search of the owners' & directors names. You might be shocked!
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About the Provider
Kids Care Academy takes pride in utilizing The Creative Curriculum for the development of your children. This is an award-winning and nationally-recognized learning methodology based on research and practice by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 1;
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
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Observed 3 staff working with children that did not have current NCH check completed and on file with the division. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Observed the following rooms out of ratio: 3 year old room was 12:1Two year old room was 11:1Toddler room was 8:0 |
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| Licensing 2023-06-19 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 7 of the new staff members did not have consents on file and thus their background checks could not be accessed. Child staff ratios were still maintained. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-19 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: conduct a criminal history check on the applicants spouse | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(1) 7 of the new staff members did not have consents on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
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 | 2023-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) Two staff members had reciepts for their drug screens on file, but no records of the results on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Four staff members did not have TB tests that had been done within the last year on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: A statement that the child will be released only to a parent, legal guardian, or other person authorized by the parent who has proper identification | 2023-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16(10) An incident occured when a grandparent of a child gave verbal permission for child to be released to a person not on the authorization list. The person's ID was checked, but person must be either on the list or the permission given by parent of the child. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-05 |
Electrical safety | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 In 2s room a power strip is plugged into the wall next to the door. The outlets on the strip are not capped. In the 3s the the door to the electrical closet has a working lock, but the door was open. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-05 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) In 3s bathroom a toilet brush under on the floor under the sink. In the Tots A bathroom there is a plunger in one of the toilet stalls and a broom stored next to the sink. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-02 |
Infant/toddler room furnishings; general | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128 A crib was being used as storage for pillows. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-02 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Bottles in the infant refridgerator were missing dates. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-02 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 2 infants, both male, one 7months the other 8, were observed to be asleep in their cribs, one with a pacifier in his mouth (8mo), the other sharing their crib with a blanket and plastic toy (7mo). |
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| Licensing 2022-02-02 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Infant room was at a ratio of 9:2 upon inspection. Ratio for infants cannot go beyond 4 infants to each caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-13 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 In infant room refridgerator, 4 bottles were labeled with the child's name but no date. Bottles require date. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-13 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Bucket swings can only be used for one child at a time. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-12 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 One child did not have records of doctor's physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-12 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood | 2021-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) One staff member had expired records for universal precautions. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-08 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Bottles in infant fridge had names, but no dates. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-08 |
All cribs shall meet the following guidelines: Cribs shall be of sturdy construction | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(f)(1) 3 cribs in the infant room are expired with manufacture date before 6/28/2011. Cribs were not in use. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-08 |
Bathrooms | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Sinks in PreK, TotB, and PreSchool bathrooms had caulking that was cracked or broken. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-08 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 An event occured where a child sustained a minor injury while being picked up by a caregiver. Staff responded quickly and reported the incident correctly. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-30 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water in 3s room was recorded at 129 degress F. Water needs to be between 100 and 120 degress. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-30 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In TotA room Bug buster insect killer, Clorox bleach, and shout stain remover were in cabinet under sink behind restrictive device, within reach of childen. In Tot B purses were stored in cabinet behind restrictive device within reach of children. In 3s room the closet was locked but with key in handle, active electrical wires were within reach inside. Washroom closet in the lobby had door open and clorox bleach was stored within reach. Utility closet in lobby was unlocked and furnaces and Behr paint accessable. In lobby hand sanitizer is stored within reach. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-27 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2019-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Infants 9:2 |
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| Licensing 2019-11-27 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-11-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 laundry room door open with detergent inside |
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| Licensing 2019-10-09 |
Bathrooms | 2019-10-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 two stalls out of toilet paper. one toilet paper holder broken |
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| Licensing 2019-10-09 |
Toddler Room Furnishings | 2019-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-130 4 toddler size chairs in room with 8 toddlers |
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| Licensing 2019-10-09 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2019-10-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 occupied cribs spaced next to one another |
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| Licensing 2019-10-09 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 11:2 infants10:1 4s,5s12:2 twos |
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| Licensing 2019-10-09 |
Toddler program | 2019-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-127 toddler teacher told child "you are very bad" |
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| Licensing 2019-10-09 |
Infant/toddler rooms; general | 2019-10-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-143 twos walked through toddler room from playground |
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| Licensing 2019-10-09 |
Meal components | 2019-10-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78 children served fat-free milk in threes room |
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| Licensing 2019-10-09 |
Child grouping policies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 twos and toddlers grouped together on playground @22:411 infants in group with 2 caregivers |
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| Licensing 2019-02-15 |
Indoor furnishings | 2019-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 cabinet drawer missing at changing table in back bathroom |
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| Licensing 2019-02-15 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2019-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 cots spaced less than 3 feet apart in tod b |
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| Licensing 2019-02-15 |
Bathrooms | 2019-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 bolt uncovered at toilet base, same bathroom |
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| Licensing 2019-02-15 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2019-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 several items were not found, see worksheet for details |
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| Licensing 2018-11-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2018-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 ratio 8:1 in 30 months-3s group |
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| Licensing 2018-11-21 |
Staff hygiene | 2018-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Tod A teachers serving breakfast did not wear aprons or hairnets |
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| Licensing 2018-11-21 |
The director responsibilities shall include the following: The general planning and supervision of the developmentally appropriate program | 2018-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(1) Director responsible for non-compliances as identified |
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| Licensing 2018-11-21 |
Child grouping policies | 2018-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 10 infants in group [with 3 caregivers] |
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| Licensing 2018-10-24 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2018-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 no plan for corrective action in place for ratio non-compliances |
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| Licensing 2018-10-24 |
Infant Room Furnishing | 2018-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-129 no cribs for 3 children under age 12 months in tod A in or near class room |
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| Licensing 2018-10-24 |
Building maintenance | 2018-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 broken blinds next to crib in infant room, broken blinds in 3s room |
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| Licensing 2018-10-24 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2018-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant in crib with bib around neck |
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| Licensing 2018-10-24 |
The director responsibilities shall include the following: The general planning and supervision of the developmentally appropriate program | 2018-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(1) director aware of ratio non-compliances, informed consultant upon arrival and stated center "would not pass" due to staff shortage |
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| Licensing 2018-10-24 |
General meal guidelines | 2018-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 3s teacher on playground with children was eating food she brought in on arrival this morning |
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| Licensing 2018-10-24 |
Bathrooms | 2018-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 loose tape on child-size chair in toddler/2s bathroom; air freshener and neosporin accessible in same bathroom; plunger in 3s bathroom |
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| Licensing 2018-10-24 |
Basic schedule of activities | 2018-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-58 children in tod A all seated at a bucket table crying, not engaged with teachers blowing bubbles and no daily schedule posted |
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| Complaints 2018-09-07 |
2019-02-12 | |
| Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 child/staff ratios and supervison | ||
| Licensing 2018-08-23 |
Infant Room Furnishing | 2018-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-129 three infants present in Tod A, one crib outside door |
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| Licensing 2018-08-23 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2018-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child unsupervised 8/13 when he left the playground unknown to caregiver |
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| Licensing 2018-08-23 |
Child grouping policies | 2018-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 preschool [including two yr olds] grouped with pre-k on playground August 13 |
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| Licensing 2018-08-23 |
Caregivers shall inform the parent of any important information regarding their child on the day of occurrence | 2018-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-18(c) parent not informed that two year old unsupervised when leaving playground |
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| Licensing 2018-08-23 |
All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2018-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(1) three persons under age 18 employed/volunteer at center |
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| Licensing 2018-08-23 |
Toddler Feeding | 2018-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 tod A, safety straps were not buckled when children seated for snack |
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| Licensing 2018-08-23 |
Director responsibilities | 2018-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 director responsible for daily activities, incidents that occur at center |
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| Complaints 2017-10-20 |
2019-02-06 | |
| Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate Discipline | ||
| Complaints 2017-10-19 |
2019-02-06 | |
| Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline | ||
| Complaints 2017-08-31 |
2019-02-06 | |
| Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline | ||
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