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Grace Methodist Church/Little Learners at Trinity
Hartford City, IN
· Blackford County
303 N Walnut St,
Hartford City, IN 47348
Quick Facts
Capacity
27 children
Rate Range
$135/week
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-101178-A
License Issued
May 4, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
Paths to QUALITY Level 3
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Jessica
2020-01-31 22:34:02
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Their childcare/preschool program is absolutely amazing. I would recommend it to anyone looking in the area. Natalie and all the girls and teachers were a blessing to my little girl ??
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About the Provider
Formerly known as Helen Lieber Preschool, which has been in the community for more than 60 years, Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy is now a full-day, year, round childcare with preschool serving children ages 3-5 years old. Our qualified staff will provide tender, loving care as well as help prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond. Your child will not only grow developmentally, but also social-emotionally, spiritually and academically through play and our learning curriculum.
Additional Information:
PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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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| CCDF Inspection 2026-04-27 |
A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Care in an emergency. | 2026-05-14 |
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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: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider. Care in an emergency. Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2026-04-27 |
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. | 2026-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider. |
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| Registration 2026-04-27 |
The freezer in the infant classroom does not have a thermometer. | 2026-05-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-29 |
2024-01-29 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | ||
| Registration 2024-01-29 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2024-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) There was not a thermometer present in 2 year old room refrigerator, child lunches stored in refrigerator. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-07-11 |
2023-07-17 | |
| Type of correction needed: 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. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-07-11 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-07-26 |
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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 2023-07-11 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2023-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-07-11 |
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. | 2023-07-20 |
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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 2023-07-11 |
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 | 2023-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 3 of 11 staff do not have consents under the new RM#. |
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| Registration 2023-07-11 |
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use | 2023-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Staff not wearing hair nets at lunch time. |
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| Registration 2023-07-11 |
Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) Registration was not initiated before change in church, leaving the ministry without a valid registration. Application is submitted but not approved. |
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| Registration 2023-07-11 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 3 of 11 staff do not have fingerprints on file with the division under the new RM#. |
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| Registration 2023-07-11 |
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 | 2023-07-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper procedures not posted in 2 year old room by changing table. |
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| Registration 2023-07-11 |
Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the inspectors from the division and the division of fire and building safety shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6 Waiting on SFM to visit and approve program. |
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| Registration 2023-07-11 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 2 of 11 staff do not have documentation of current UP training. |
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| Registration 2023-07-11 |
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 | 2023-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Paper towel in 2's room sitting on top of sink top. |
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| Registration 2021-01-19 |
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use | 2021-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) PS staff serving snack - no apron, no gloves, no hair restraint |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-12-03 |
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 __________. | 2020-12-03 |
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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 2020-12-03 |
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 | 2020-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) PS room - bleach wipes and hand sanitizer within reach of children on low shelf (corner of classroom) |
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| Registration 2020-12-03 |
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 | 2020-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Girls restroom - extra paper towels under sink. 3's room - paper towel roll sitting on counter, not in dispenser. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-01-13 |
Orientation | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-01-13 |
Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. | 2020-01-13 |
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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 the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-01-13 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2020-01-27 |
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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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| Registration 2020-01-13 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2020-01-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 1 of 7 staff missing universal precautions training documentation. |
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| Registration 2020-01-13 |
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 | 2020-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Boys bathroom - stained ceiling tile to the left rear corner of the bathroom. |
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| Registration 2020-01-13 |
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 | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Main preschool classroom - opened box of cereal not properly sealed, labeled or dated. |
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| Registration 2019-10-10 |
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 | 2019-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Ceiling - hallway at the top of stairs has a large water stain and part of ceiling is falling. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-07-16 |
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) | 2019-07-23 |
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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) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-07-16 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2019-08-01 |
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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 2019-07-16 |
Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. | 2019-07-25 |
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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 2019-07-16 |
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. | 2019-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) At the time a provider establishes the written policy and at the time of any subsequent change to the written policy, the provider shall post in a public location in the facility where the provider operates a child care program. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-07-16 |
Orientation | 2019-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-07-16 |
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 __________. | 2019-07-16 |
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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 2019-07-16 |
Discipline | 2019-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-07-16 |
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". | 2019-07-31 |
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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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| Registration 2019-07-16 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2019-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 4 of 10 staff files missing documentation of universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2019-07-16 |
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request | 2019-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 1 of 10 children's files checked missing a signed parent's notice |
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| Registration 2019-07-16 |
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 | 2019-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Large classroom - snacks in cabinet not properly sealed (pretzels, crackers) |
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| Registration 2019-07-16 |
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 | 2019-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hazards within reach of children - Janitor's supply closet unlocked (hand sanitizer, cleaners, disinfectant spray)Lower level part day class - first aid kit with ointment, deoderant in closet blue unlocked closet. Girls bathroom - can of caulk under sink |
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| Registration 2019-02-19 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2019-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Coats touching in 4 year old room (hooks) |
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| Registration 2019-02-19 |
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 | 2019-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Staff purse within reach of children (on top of green cubbies on wall) in 4 year old classroom. Safety - staff did not know how many children were in attendance, had to count. |
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| Registration 2018-08-28 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2018-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 5 of 6 missing universal precautions. |
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| Registration 2018-08-28 |
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 | 2018-09-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Mens restroom - Vent wall/corners have errosion. Sink side is unfinished and there is a gap on the right upper corner. Baseboard along the far corner of sink is pulling away from wall. Paper towels rolls under sink |
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| Registration 2018-08-28 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2018-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Book bags touching in hallway |
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| Registration 2018-08-28 |
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 | 2018-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hazards Extended day, part day rooms and mens restroomBleach wipes, hand sanitizer, lotion, room spray, cleaning sprays. Food trash cans must be covered. |
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| Registration 2018-08-28 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2018-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 2 of 10 children missing current immunizations |
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| Registration 2018-08-28 |
The following universal precautions supplies shall be available to all staff: Disposable medical gloves | 2018-09-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-90(1) No universal precautions kit |
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| Registration 2018-08-28 |
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 | 2018-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Snack in extended day not labeled and dated. Crackers, pretzels, cereal - kix, cheerios |
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| Registration 2018-08-28 |
Sanitizers; criteria | 2018-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443 No test kit available. |
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