Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Center of Imagination Childcare Ministries
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
3919 North Keystone Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Quick Facts
Capacity
63 children
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 220-8500
Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
RM-101541-A
License Issued
Jul 1, 2022
Expired
Jun 30, 2024
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Sylvia Reed
2022-04-11 13:13:15
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am an employee
Mrs. Adrienne, Mrs. Timika, Mrs. Regina are the best people in the world to work for!!! I love them dearly
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Tony
2022-04-11 12:34:01
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Center of Imagination has been Amazing, my children have learned so much and I could not be more proud.
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About the Provider
Center of Imagination Childcare Ministries is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 63 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-04-23 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | |
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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 2024-04-23 |
Orientation | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-04-23 |
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| Type of correction needed: Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | ||
| Registration 2024-04-23 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) -Papertowels sitting on top of dispenser in Infant classroom.-Papertowels missing in dispenser in Toddler classroom. |
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| Registration 2024-04-23 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Two children hands not washed after diaper change in Infant classroom. |
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| Registration 2024-04-23 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Staff in Infant classroom did not wash hands after changing to children's diaper. |
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| Registration 2024-04-23 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Four staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training. |
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| Registration 2024-04-23 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) -One bottle and one sippy cup sitting on shelf in Toddler classroom not covered.-Two bottles on refrigerator door in Infant classroom not labeled with child's name. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-12-13 |
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. | |
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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 2023-12-13 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff member present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified. |
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| Registration 2023-12-13 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) -Toddlers: Carpet torn not firmly secured to the floor.-3's: Purple wall paint peeling unsafe-2.5's: Orange wall paint peeling unsafe |
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| Registration 2023-12-13 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Diaper changing pad in Infant classroom torn unsantizable. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-04-13 |
2023-05-02 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-04-13 |
Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. | 2023-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-04-13 |
Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone. | 2023-05-02 |
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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 2023-04-13 |
Orientation | 2023-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| Registration 2023-04-13 |
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. | 2023-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) At time of inspection one staff missing documentation of Safe Sleep Practices training. |
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| Registration 2023-04-13 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of inspection one staff missing documentation of anuual Universal Precautions training. |
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| Registration 2023-04-13 |
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 | 2023-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) At time of inspection diaper changing table in Girls restroom dirty. |
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| Registration 2023-04-13 |
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 | 2023-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection carpet not firmly secured unraveling in Three's, Ones 1, and Ones 2 classrooms. |
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| Registration 2023-04-13 |
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 | 2023-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) At time of inspection two children missing complete immunization records. |
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| Registration 2023-01-05 |
Sanitizers; criteria | 2023-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443 At time of inpsection chemical sanitizer test kit missing in kitchen. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-06-30 |
2022-07-01 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2022-06-30 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | 2022-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-06-30 |
Sanitation Standards | 2022-07-01 |
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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 2022-06-30 |
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 __________. | 2022-07-01 |
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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 2022-06-30 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2022-07-01 |
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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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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. | 2022-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) No one currently certified in an approved CPR training. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food | 2022-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-141 3 cans of tomato soup and 1 can of Manwich are expired. |
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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2022-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) 4 containers of formula not dated with the date of opening. |
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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2022-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Hot water at all the handwashing sinks was over 120 degrees F. Hot water is to be between 100 and 120 degrees F to avoid scalding. |
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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2022-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) 1 bottle in the infant fridge not covered. Bottles are being made in the classroom without the required 2 sinks. |
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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
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 | 2022-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In the Prek room there was spray adhesive and handsanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children on a shelf accessible to children.Ceiling paint is peeling in the 5's room. |
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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
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 | 2022-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) A bag of pretzels, box of goldfish, container of animal crackers and 2 boxes of cereal not dated with the date of opening. |
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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. | 2022-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) 1 of 7 staff files reviewed missing documentation of First Aid training.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2022-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 2 of 7 staff files reviewed missing documentation of Universal precautions training.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Registration 2022-06-30 |
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 | 2022-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 1 of 8 children files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-04-26 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2021-04-27 |
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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 2021-04-26 |
2021-04-26 | |
| 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 2021-04-26 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Two employee does not have an annual background check completed. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-12-29 |
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. | 2020-12-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-12-29 |
Appropiately timed, nutritious meals and snacks in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the child. | 2020-12-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(f) The provider shall make available to each child in the provider's care appropriately timed, nutritious meals and snacks in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the child. |
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| Registration 2020-12-29 |
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 | 2020-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) No handsoap in girls or boys restroom available. |
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| Registration 2020-12-29 |
Hand cleaning and drying procedure | 2020-12-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-128 No copy of SBH rule book available for the kithen. |
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| Registration 2020-12-29 |
Food temperature measuring devices | 2020-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-257 No stem metal thermometer. |
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