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Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
505 National Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Quick Facts
Capacity
84 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Twelve
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Full-Time, Before School, After School
Transportation
Not Available
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Parent
2023-09-13 22:25:06
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
I let my son attend here for a month; during this time his information was leaked to a family friend that he was attending there. They asked me if I know of this place and the director there. He was also potty trained before attending and was sent home with both of his outfits dirty and they gave him an outfit they had there to wear so in total he used the bathroom on his self three times; I even had to start providing pull ups again! His first day at his new center he didn’t have one accident… this tells me the teachers just didn’t take him to the bathroom his teacher said to me one day that no one else in the class was potty trained so that’s why he was not using the bathroom not true he is the only one potty trained at his new school as well! He is two! I would not recommend here they have random days off and they close at 5pm on the FSSA website it says they close at 7pm this is why I picked this center over other but this is not true! I also arrived here at 8AM one day rang the door bell multiple times and waited 15 mins no one answered; I called the center the owner who wasn’t at the center answered (I assume it was forwarded to her cellphone) and said someone should be there; they never came to the door; I took my son to work with me! I do not recommend this school at all !
Asia Johnson
2023-08-24 10:50:55
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
I have used this provider now for nearly 4 years. My daughter was new to daycare and my husband, and I were already skeptical about her being in daycare. However, from the moment we took a tour, we fell in love with this provider and its people and the facility. I even had another baby who now attends this daycare as well. I highly recommend this provider. The staff is awesome, and all full of so much love and care for the children. Highly recommended establishment.
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About the Provider
Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 84 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of Infant-Twelve; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM-7:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 2; PTQ 1; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Friday5:00 AM-7:00 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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| Licensing 2026-01-09 |
One caregiver present with children with expired fingerprints. Last date completed 5/6/2022. | 2026-01-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2026-01-09 |
In the 1 and 2 year old room, ceiling tiles by the door has a large brown water mark and is starting to sag. | 2026-01-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2025-01-17 |
Two children are missing Current documentation of Immunizations in their files. | 2025-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. |
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| Licensing 2025-01-17 |
Two staff are missing documentation of Physical exams in their files. | 2025-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| Licensing 2025-01-17 |
One staff is missing Current documentation of T.B. test results in their file. | 2025-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually |
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| Licensing 2025-01-17 |
Infant and Toddler rooms: Both changing pads have rips in them which is unsanitary. | 2025-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(i)(1) The center shall use a changing table as follows: The table must be sturdy and sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2025-01-17 |
Six children are missing documentation with child’s doctor and dentist information in their files. | 2025-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies |
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| Licensing 2025-01-17 |
Two staff are missing documentation of Evaluations in their files. | 2025-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance |
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| Licensing 2025-01-17 |
One staff member is missing documentation of Emergency contacts in their file. | 2025-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency |
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| Licensing 2025-01-17 |
One child is missing documentation of a Physical exam in their file. | 2025-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date |
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| Licensing 2024-01-18 |
-One staff member present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified. -Two staff member present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified. | 2024-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-18 |
Two staff member present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified. | 2024-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-18 |
Diaper pad on changing table in 1's/2's classroom torn not santizable. | 2024-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(i)(1) The center shall use a changing table as follows: The table must be sturdy and sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2023-10-12 |
Ratio not maintained in the Three’s classroom with six children asleep on cots and no Qualified caregiver present. | 2023-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2023-06-01 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2023-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 At time of visit consultant observed a five-month-old female asleep in crib in the Infant/Todds classroom with a pacifier attached to a tether laying in the crib up near the infant’s head and an infant sock laying in the crib near the infant stomach. Infant also had on a wide elastic headband with a large flower on top of it. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) At time of inspection three children files missing documentation of current and complete record of immunization. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance | 2023-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) At time of inspection six staff missing documentation of annual written evaluation. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) At time of inspection three staff missing documentation of drug testing results. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Child grouping policies | 2023-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 At time of inspection the Toddler/Two classroom is out of Group size with nine children ages ten months old to two years old. Maximum group size for a class with Infants is eight. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of inspection items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" accessible and hazardous:-School Age: alcohol wipes and instant ice pack in First Aid kit in small unlocked file cabinet-PK1: Lysol wipes in small unlocked file cabinet-2.5/3: hand sanitizer on brown shelf; Lysol wipes in top drawer of small unlocked file cabinet-Threes: hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and lotion in unlocked desk drawer; two cans of shaving cream in Sensory Center-PK2: hand sanitizer, lotion and hair conditioner on teacher desk shelf; hand sanitizer and lotion in top drawer of small unlocked file cabinet; saline solution and shaving cream on Art Center shelf-Todds/Twos: hand sanitizer sitting on teacher desk-Teacher Prep Area: lotion and correction fluid on desk-Open Breakroom: hand sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes in unlocked file cabinet-Restroom: hand soap |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
A notation of any special dietary exceptions for children shall be posted in the kitchen and where meals and snacks are served | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(d) At time of inspection posted allergy and special dietary expections missing in kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) At time of inspection two children missing documentation of physical examination. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Indoor furnishings | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 At time of inspection green chairs stacked in PK2 classroom while children awake and active. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) At time of inspection one staff missing documentation of annual mantoux tuberculin skin test with results. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center | 2023-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) At time of inspection four staff missing documentation of physical examination. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Current BCC approved food service training for at least one staff member responsible for the operation of the kitchen. A person with BCC approved food service training will be present whenever meals or snacks are served. | 2023-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24 At time of inspection documentation of current BBC approved food service training for at least one staff member missing. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Emergency Information File | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-42 At time of inspection one staff missing documentation of emergency information file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Building maintenance | 2023-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 -At time of inspection wall damage in Toddler/Twos classroom near door and brown shelf.-At time of inspection baseboard missing in Toddler/Twos hallway.-At time of inspection ceiling tile missing in PK2 hallway.-Restoom: twelve broken and/or cracked floor tiles |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Bathrooms | 2023-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 At time of inspection handwashing sink in Todds/Twos bathroom not sealed to wall. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) At time of inspection one child missing documentation of signed emergency medical authorization. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children. | 2023-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) At time of inspection handwashing sinks water temperature not between 100 degree F to 120 degree F (Infants 98.2 degree F; Hallway 95.9 degree F; Restroom 88.5 degree F) |
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| Licensing 2022-01-21 |
Building maintenance | 2022-01-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 The blinds in the preschool room are broke. Three lights in the preschool room are dim and need brighter bulbs. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-21 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices. | 2022-01-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1) The teacher working in the infant room has not completed safe sleep training. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-21 |
Bathrooms | 2022-01-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 The toilet paper dispenser is broke in the toddler restroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-21 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2021-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) A employee worked from 8/9/21 to 11/19/21 without a criminal history background check completed. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-21 |
Medication | 2022-01-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88 Consultant observed two bottles of cough/cold medicine in a baby bag accessible to children. Aquaphor is stored in the diaper changing table in the toddler room accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-21 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2022-01-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 The water in the infant sink is cold. Water temp. needs to be between 100-120 degrees for proper handwashing. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-21 |
Infant/toddler room furnishings; general | 2022-01-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128 One infant crib has toys stored in it. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually | 2021-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Two staff have expired TB test results. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2021-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One staff member does not have a completed background check. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-24 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2021-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) One staff does not have annual Child abuse and neglect training completed. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-03 |
A period of not less than two (2) hours and not more than three and one-half (3) hours shall separate meals and snacks for children one (1) year of age and older. This does not apply between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m | 2021-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(a) Consultant observed no children eating snack between 9-9:15am. Which is the time stated it is served in the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-03 |
Building maintenance | 2021-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Exposed wood in the restroom door frame in the 2's classroom. A piece of the wall is coming up in the 2's restroom. Two toilets in the preschool are "out of order". Light out in the extra classroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-05-15 |
When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: Gymnasiums, large muscle equipment areas, bathrooms, locker rooms, and diaper changing areas shall have a minimum of thirty (30) foot-candles | 2020-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(4) Lighting over the diaper changing station is 4' foot candle light (needs to be 30). |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2019-12-11 |
Food Safety | 2019-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) There is a section of baseboards missing in the infant/toddler room. Kitchen is missing baseboards under sink. Hallway restroom hand rails is coming off the wall. Hallway toilets are missing caps. Hallway restroom particians need to be made sanitizable. Hallway restroom wall and three's room wall needs sanded and painted. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2019-12-11 |
Storage | 2019-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Kitchen hand washing sink does not have water. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2019-12-11 |
Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies | 2019-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Kitchen has 54 foot candles at food service areas. |
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