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"A" is for Apple Learning Center
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
,
Hammond, IN 46324
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Krystal
2018-07-13 03:43:53
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
Worst experience I’ve ever had with child care! They say they are “24 hours” but then never let you schedule past a certain time because they have no workers for that shift. And open weekends?! Yeah right. Always making excuses! My children got ringworm from there then they don’t let them come back for a week. That was understandable but then they expect payment for that week?! Ridiculous. My kids were always coming home with unexplained marks and were complaining that the staff was mean. No one would ever want to talk about the situation. Then on top of that one day I come to pick up my kids and MY AUTISTIC DAUGHTER is locked in a child’s seat!!!! I was sickened! I specifically asked when I was interested in them if they could handle an autistic child. They said they could but obviously not. They would feed my kids such small portions that they would come home starving. I came to pick them up one day as they were eating dinner and the plate size was nothing more than a snack. I wasn’t surprised my kids were coming home starving. Definitely not enough when you have kids for 8 hours a day. I wouldn’t recommend this day care to anyone! No matter how nice it looks the care they give children is pathetic. Wish I could give 0 stars. One is even too much!!!
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About the Provider
"A" is for Apple Learning Center is a Licensed Home in Hammond IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Fourteen. It is open Monday - Sunday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-04-30 |
There are clorox/lysol wipes and other kitchen cleaners and sprays in kitchen area that are accessible to children. There is also some santizer in the kitchen area. There are some wipes in the main children play area that are low enough for the kids to reach as well. | 2024-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2023-06-26 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 2 staff members have not submitted their annual background consent forms via ILead |
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| Licensing 2023-06-26 |
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 | 2023-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Could not verify that 2 staff members have submitted fingerprints for a federal criminal history check since back ground checks have not been submitted in over a year. (the state's records indicate that both staff were last fingerprinted in 2020. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-26 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2023-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) Outdoor playarea is not currently enclosed. The provider is building a garage and the fence was taken down for construction. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-26 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) All caregivers annual TB test were over a year old |
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| Licensing 2023-06-26 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) There were items under the kitchen sink that had labels "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and the cabinet was not locked. Anything with this label must be either out of reach or in a cabinet with a key or combination lock on the door. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-11 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2022-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) one child did not have a physical on file |
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| Licensing 2022-05-11 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 3 staff need annual TB test results |
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| Licensing 2021-09-07 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2021-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) One staff does not have documentation of annual CPR and Universal Precautions training and current First Aid Training on file |
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| Licensing 2021-09-07 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) New staff does not have documentation of initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2021-09-07 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2021-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) 3 staff do not have documentation of annual TB test on file |
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| Licensing 2021-09-07 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 2 new staff have not submitted a background consent form via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2021-09-07 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2021-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) New staff does not have documentation of initial drug test read by a Medical Review Officer on file |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Worker in the home did not have documentation fo annual TB test results |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2021-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Worker in the home did not have access to the her initial drug test read by the medical revoew officer |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work | 2021-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) Worker did not have access to her staff checklist |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit a statement attesting that the applicant has not been: convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children | 2021-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) An attestation has not been submitted |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning materials were accessible in the kitchen |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2021-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Worker in the home has not completed the Safe Sleep Modules 1 and 2 |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2021-05-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) No caregiver in the home had documentation of annual CPR |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2021-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Worker in the home did not have access to her annual CPR and Universal Precautions and current First Aid Training |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule | 2021-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) A renewal application has not been submitted |
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| Licensing 2021-04-28 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-04-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Worker in the home has not submitted a back ground check via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2020-09-24 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2020-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Did not have one staff's Annual CPR and Universal Precautions Training on file |
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| Licensing 2020-09-24 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Did not have anyones annual TB test results on file |
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| Licensing 2020-09-24 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2020-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) There is an opening in the back part of the fence |
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| Licensing 2020-09-24 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: The child care home inspection checklist | 2020-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(1) Employees do not have documentation of the Health and Safety Orientation Trainings 2 and 3 and 1 or 4 |
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| Licensing 2020-09-24 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2020-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Did not have one staff's initial physical one file |
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| Licensing 2019-08-15 |
The following behavior shall be prohibited by all direct child care providers: Cruel, harsh, or unusual punishment | 2020-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(b)(1) The child was taken outside for discipline that results in the child being physical injured |
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| Licensing 2019-08-15 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2019-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) New staff has not completed an initial drug test |
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| Licensing 2019-08-15 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2019-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) The Child Care Home did not report this incident to Child Protection Services. All child care providers are madated reporters. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-15 |
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 | 2020-11-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) New staff person has not submitted fingerprints for a federal criminal history check |
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| Licensing 2019-08-15 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) New Staff person has not submitted a consent to release information form |
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| Licensing 2019-08-15 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2020-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) There was only one qualified caregiver in the home at time of visit with 11 children |
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| Licensing 2019-06-18 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2019-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) The worker in the home when licensing arrived did not have annual CPR |
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| Licensing 2019-06-18 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2019-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The fence is down behind the bus in the outdoor playarea |
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| Licensing 2019-06-18 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2019-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 3 individuals CPR and Universal Precautions Training is over a year old and 2 individuals do not have First Aid Training |
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| Licensing 2019-06-18 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2019-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) 2 workers do not have initial drug test that have been read by a medical review officer (MRO) on file |
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| Licensing 2019-06-18 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2019-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) 2 workers have not completed the in person safe sleep class |
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| Licensing 2019-06-18 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) One child did not have the a consent form for the parents to consent or decline to have the child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2019-06-18 |
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 | 2019-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 2 workers do not have fingerprints completed for the OECOSL |
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