Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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The Vine Early Learning, Inc.
Angola, IN
· Steuben County
220 West Maumee St.,
Angola, IN 46703
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Subsidized Program
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Dec 30, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Angela
2022-05-28 14:23:33
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Our time with Vine started out great but ended terribly.
I enrolled S (my granddaughter) into The Vine Early Learning, Inc. in Angola about a year ago. She was recently expelled by Vine’s new director, Whitney Collins Welling, without warning or any reason I could ascertain. S’s teacher was shocked. She said she didn’t think she’d ever made an entry regarding behavior into S's file. Nobody at the facility knew what was happening or why.
Vine’s parent handbook details specific steps and tools they expect their caregivers and director to employ before resorting to expulsion. The director didn’t use any of them. She didn’t follow even the most basic directive given; to “communicate with the parents to help the child to limit or eliminate the use of suspension or expulsion”.
She wouldn’t talk to me, said I didn’t have the legal authority to communicate with her (she refused to recognize the legal paperwork in her possession). She also demanded to be given a court order proving S’s parent had legal custody of their children.
When S’s teacher, the lead teacher of the Primary room, asked why S was terminated and expressed disagreement with the decision, the director fired her.*
An additional week's tuition was charged to S’s account and legal action was threatened if it wasn’t paid immediately, even though S wouldn't be there and WAS EXPELLED.
When S’s parent asked for their $150 deposit back, the director replied:
“As outlined in the Parent Handbook, the deposit will be forfeited if no two weeks’ notice is given from parents. The Vine provides a service and is under no contractual obligation to return payment in which you feel entitled.”
A purposeful misrepresentation of Vine’s rules regarding the refundable deposit paid upon enrollment as she was the party discontinuing services.
We tried contacting John Mueller, the board president of Vine and lead pastor of Sonlight Community Church, which Vine is a part of, but he never responded to any of our phone calls or emails.
S *loved* Vine. She loved her teacher, her friends, and their class pet, Buster the guinea pig (the director got rid of Buster, too). I had to find a way to explain to her why she suddenly won’t be going back to school or see her friends and teacher anymore. She brings them up in conversation all the time.
In the end, the director never divulged why she expelled S. She also ignored requests for the contents of S’s school file (something the handbook claims is “always available to parents/guardians”).
Think twice before you trust this place, this -person-, with your child. It's my opinion she should not be in a position governing children.
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*That teacher was very well-educated, well trained, even tempered, and amazing with the kids. She was a great asset and lucky catch for Vine. Finding people to work in a daycare is always difficult, Vine’s never going to get someone of that caliber again, especially in today’s candidate-driven market.
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About the Provider
The Vine Early Learning, Inc. is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Angola IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-5:30 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 2026-08-17 |
Sanitation Standards | 2026-08-18 |
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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 2026-08-17 |
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). | 2026-09-04 |
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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. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. |
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| Registration 2026-08-17 |
-Paper towels in Pre-K 2 bathroom were stored on shelf above sink instead of in dispenser; -Toilet paper stored in all bathrooms should be in an airtight container. -Clothing items and diapers stored in bathroom should be in airtight containers. | 2026-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 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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| Registration 2026-08-17 |
Two (2) out of ten (10) child files did not have current immunization records. | 2026-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2026-08-17 |
Some bottles in Infant room refrigerator were not labeled with name and/or date. | 2026-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) 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 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-21 |
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. | 2024-03-05 |
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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 2024-02-21 |
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 __________. | 2024-02-22 |
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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 2024-02-21 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2024-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. |
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| Registration 2024-02-21 |
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 | 2024-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Older 1's room = CeraVe lotion, febreeze, and aquaphor all under the changing table, behind a deterrent, within reach of children, all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. Younger 1's = Baby powder under changing table, behind, deterrent, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children, accessible. |
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| Registration 2024-02-21 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2024-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Two staff members present have expired fingerprints with the division. |
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| Registration 2024-02-21 |
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 | 2024-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Loose dirt/debris under the diaper pad in the younger 1's room. |
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| Registration 2024-02-21 |
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 | 2024-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Nap items (blankets and pillows) in the older 1's class stored together in two buckets in classroom, not separate. |
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| Registration 2024-02-21 |
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. | 2024-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) When consultant entered the infant room at 9:15 a four month old male was asleep in a crib with a small blanket. Consultant asked caregivers to remove the item from crib. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-07-10 |
Sanitation Standards | 2023-07-11 |
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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 2023-07-10 |
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 __________. | 2023-07-11 |
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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 2023-07-10 |
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 | 2023-07-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) No thermometer in the Infant/1's classroom refrigerator. |
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| Registration 2023-07-10 |
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 | 2023-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Pet bunny in infant/1's classroom. Cage sits directly on the floor. Top was open and the openings in cage small enough for fingers to go through. |
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| Registration 2023-07-10 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2023-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Child's hand's not washed after diaper change in infant/1's room. |
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| Registration 2023-07-10 |
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 | 2023-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper pad not sanitized between diaper changes in infant/1's room. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-07 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-06-12 |
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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 2023-06-07 |
2023-06-12 | |
| 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. | ||
| Registration 2023-06-07 |
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 | 2023-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One new staff member present with children does not have a consent on file. (KP) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-05-23 |
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. | 2023-06-05 |
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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 2023-05-23 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-06-05 |
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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 2023-05-23 |
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 | 2023-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Items in center accessible to children that are potentially unsafe: Primary room - 2 staff purses sitting our in cubby area. Toddler 2 - teacher purse/bag on hook at front of room, low and accessible. |
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| Registration 2023-05-23 |
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 | 2023-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 3 staff members present with children do not have current consents on file. |
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| Registration 2023-05-23 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 3 staff members present with children do not have current fingerprints on file. |
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| Registration 2023-05-23 |
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 | 2023-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Opened containers of food in Infant 2 not labeled with opened date. (Puffs, oatmeal cereal) Cereal and goldfish in main kitchen snack area not labeled with opened dates. |
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| Registration 2023-05-23 |
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. | 2023-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) When consultant entered infant room a 3 month old female was asleep on her stomach. There was a mobile attached to her crib, hanging over her. When asked how old she is the careproviders said they were "getting ready to flip her over". Child position corrected while consultant in room. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-08-11 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2022-09-06 |
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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 2022-08-11 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2022-09-06 |
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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 2022-08-11 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2022-09-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-08-11 |
2022-08-12 | |
| Type of correction needed: 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: | ||
| Registration 2022-08-11 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2022-09-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) One staff member (PF) with expired universal percautions training on file |
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| Registration 2022-08-11 |
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 | 2022-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 One child (BF) missing signed parents notice in file |
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| Registration 2022-08-11 |
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 | 2022-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Diapers stored open to air in toddler bathroom. Broom stored in toddler bathroom |
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| Registration 2022-08-11 |
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 | 2022-09-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff member (VD) with expired consent form |
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| Registration 2022-08-11 |
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 | 2022-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Baby bottles in infant fridge not labeled with date and time prepared. Some bottles uncovered mouthpieces. |
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| Registration 2022-08-11 |
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 | 2022-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Children using outside playspaces that are not encosed or protected |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-03-03 |
Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. | 2021-03-04 |
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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 2021-03-03 |
A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided. | 2021-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-03-03 |
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 __________. | 2021-03-03 |
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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: Medications |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-03-03 |
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. | 2021-03-05 |
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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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