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Shining Star Child Care Ministry
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
5440 East 38th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46218
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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2018-05-07 12:30:54
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Great daycare caring and professional. The owner has passion and love for children!! Would highly recommend!!
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About the Provider
Shining Star Child Care Ministry is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Indianapolis IN. It is open Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 AM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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 AM
- 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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| CCDF Inspection 2026-09-02 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| Registration 2026-09-02 |
Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, CL and CS, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry. | |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2026-01-07 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2026-01-28 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-17 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2025-02-14 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-17 |
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2025-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| Registration 2025-01-17 |
Two caregivers mising current first aid training. | 2025-02-14 |
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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 2023-08-08 |
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 | 2023-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All three classrooms have peeling paint which is unsanitary: In the 3's-5's room there is paint peeling on the wood baseboard and the wall, in the 2's room the boarder around the door has peeling paint, and in the 1's room there is peeling paint near the main entrance door. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-05-19 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-05-19 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-05-19 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-05-19 |
2023-06-07 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-05-19 |
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________ | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. |
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| Registration 2023-05-19 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) One staff member is missing documentation of Universal Precautions training in their file. (GL)Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Registration 2023-05-19 |
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 | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) There are broken toys: a plastic spinner and door on the kitchen play set, on the playground which is a hazard. |
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| Registration 2023-05-19 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff member present with children has expired Fingerprints on file with the division. (C.S. expired on 3/5/23) |
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| Registration 2023-05-19 |
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 | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff member present with children has an expired Consent form on file with the division. (J.F. expired on 3/7/23) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-07-20 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2022-08-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2022-07-20 |
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 | 2022-08-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In 1s/2s classroom, climber has tears present, not sanitizable. Some items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" accessible: In 3s/4s/5s classroom, Lysol disinfecting spray and rubbing alcohol on middle shelf of unlocked closet. |
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| Registration 2022-03-02 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2022-03-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) One employee has expired universal precautions training. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-09-16 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2021-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-09-16 |
A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider. Care in an emergency. Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location. | 2021-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7 (a) A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-09-16 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2021-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| Registration 2021-09-16 |
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 | 2021-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of inspection one staff missing documentation of child abuse/neglect check as there is no current consent to release on file with Division. (Consent last submitted 3/26/20) |
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| Registration 2021-09-16 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2021-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) At time of inspection tupperware container stored in fridge on the right is dated but is not labeled with contents. |
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| Registration 2021-09-16 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of inspection one staff missing documentation of current criminal history police check on file with Division. (Last fingerprints on file with Division dated 8/28/18) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-02-24 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-02-24 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-02-24 |
Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. |
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| Registration 2021-02-24 |
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 | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection doors to classroom under construction unlocked with tools, power chords, and clorox wipes accessible to children on floor and low table and is not safe. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-01-27 |
Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone. | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IAC 3-18-19 Records Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-01-27 |
Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IAC 3-18-14(f) The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-01-27 |
A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms". | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 Each child care provider, household member, employee, & caregiver who has a history of a positive TB test or disease shall have an annual health assessment by a physician to reflect symptom screening for TB. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-01-27 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| Registration 2021-01-27 |
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 | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of review one staff file missing documentation of child abuse/neglect check as there is no current consent to release on file with Division. (Consent last submitted 6/28/19) |
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| Registration 2021-01-27 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of review one staff file missing documentation of criminal history check as there is no current consent to release on file with Division. (Consent last submitted 6/28/19) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-10-15 |
Sanitation Standards | 2020-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-10-15 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2020-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2020-10-15 |
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 | 2020-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Paint is chipped in the hallway restroom to the left of toilet with plaster exposed and is not sanitary. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-12 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2020-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-12 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2020-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-12 |
A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms". | 2020-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-12 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2020-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-12 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2020-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-12 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2020-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| Registration 2020-02-12 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2020-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff does not have completed background check on file. No consent on file with Division. |
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| Registration 2020-02-12 |
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 | 2020-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff does not have completed background check on file. No consent on file with Division. |
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| Registration 2020-02-12 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2020-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Child in the Ones Room on the left did not wash hands after getting diaper change. |
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| Registration 2020-02-12 |
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 | 2020-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper pad in the Ones Room on the right is torn and not sanitizable. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-08-15 |
Sanitation Standards | 2019-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-08-15 |
Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider. | 2019-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Daily outdoor play. |
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| Registration 2019-08-15 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2019-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Hot water at handwashing sink in 2.5 year old classroom and handwashing sink in Ones room reading 125.1 degrees F and 124 degrees F, respectively. (Waters hsould read between 100-120 degrees F) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-02-04 |
Sanitation Standards | 2019-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2019-02-04 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2019-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 1 staff files with expired Universal Precaution Training. |
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| Registration 2019-02-04 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2019-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Water in hallway restroom at handwashing sink is reading 99.6 degrees F. (Water should read between 100-120 degrees F) |
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| Registration 2019-02-04 |
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 | 2019-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Table in the 2/3 year old classroom is stacked on the other with the legs upturned.Chairs stacked in the corner of the 2/3 year old room while the children are present and is not safe. |
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| Registration 2018-10-02 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2018-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Green peppers in kitchen freezer open and not dated. |
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| Registration 2018-10-02 |
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 | 2018-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Chairs stacked on table in 2 year old room and 4 year old room while children are present. |
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