Description: Little Fishers Early Learning Childcare Ministries is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Gary IN. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-10-25 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2022-10-25 |
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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 2022-10-25 |
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 | 2022-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) At time of visit, items in the cabinet and refrigerator were not labeled correctly. |
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| Registration 2022-10-25 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of visit, one employee had expired consent on file with the division. (BF)(8/3/22) |
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| Registration 2022-10-25 |
Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed:
410 IAC 7-24-404 At time of visit, in the bathroom in the main room, there was duct tape around piping for toilet. |
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| Registration 2022-10-25 |
Equipment and utensils; air drying required | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed:
410 IAC 7-24-304 At time of visit, dishes were not properly separated for air-drying. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-01-13 |
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. | 2022-01-19 |
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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 2022-01-13 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 1 caregiver does not have current fingerprints submitted to the divison. |
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| Registration 2020-10-08 |
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 | 2020-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Crib being used for diaper changing does not have a diapering process posted. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-07-24 |
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 __________. | 2020-07-24 |
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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 2020-07-24 |
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 | 2020-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) open food not dated in fridge, open food not covered in fridge, food in fridge needs discarded |
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| Registration 2020-07-24 |
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 | 2020-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) water in basement - damage to wall at bottom of stairs - residue on other walls |
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| Registration 2019-12-16 |
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 | 2019-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Cubbies in entryway tippable and must be anchored.Stair railing from main floor to basement loose, Stair railing from main floor to upper level loose. Both railings need to be tightened. |
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| Registration 2019-06-21 |
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 | 2019-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Bathroom by sanctuary:Light fixture not sealed to ceiling.Gaps where walls meet |
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| Registration 2019-06-21 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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. | 2019-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Infant sleeping in crib with pacifier clip and blanket. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-11-30 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2018-12-20 |
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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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I just love, love, love this daycare facility. GREAT staff ! GREAT curriculum.