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TrueNorths Kid-ventures

Child care center · 405 Lower Huntington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46819 · License 1120857

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Violation history (175)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	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. 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.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) — Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. 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.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers One staff member working with children had no fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	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. 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).	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7 — 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 At time of visit three (3) child files were missing signed parent's notice.	Yes
?	—	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. Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.	Yes
?	—	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 At time of visit four (4) child files were missing current immunization record or religious exemption form.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — 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 One staff member working with children did not have a consent on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	IAC 3-18-19 Records — Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone. 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.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — 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. 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.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers At time of visit two (2) volunteers working with children did not have fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — 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 In Infant/Toddler Room bottles and cups were stored together; should be stored separated to avoid moisture.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) — Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. A provider that cares for not 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.	Yes
4	—	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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. 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	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — 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. At time of visit consultant observed a 7-month old female child (DOB 7/25/2025) asleep in a crib on top of a loose blanket and with a pillow in the crib.	Yes
?	—	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. Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.	Yes
?	—	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 Both child bathrooms in hallway were missing toilet paper on dispenser; one dispenser was broken.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — 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 At time of visit two (2) volunteers working with children did not have consents on file with the division.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.	Yes
?	—	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. 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.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — 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 Previously opened food items in kitchen refrigerator, freezer and dry goods, and in Infant/Toddler room were not labeled with open date. Cans of opened formula were not labeled with open date.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — 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 -At time of visit Kitchen door was unlocked and contained dish soap and other hazards; -Room labeled 'Employees Only' was unlocked and contained paint; -Rocking in chair in Infant/Toddler room was broken.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — 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 Cribs in infant room had loose blankets instead of tight fitting sheets.	Yes
?	—	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 Bottles in Infant room were not labeled with date prepared.	Yes
?	—	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. 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.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) — Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. 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.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers One staff member working with children had no fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	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. 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).	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7 — 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 At time of visit three (3) child files were missing signed parent's notice.	Yes
?	—	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. Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.	Yes
?	—	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 At time of visit four (4) child files were missing current immunization record or religious exemption form.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — 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 One staff member working with children did not have a consent on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	IAC 3-18-19 Records — Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone. 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.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — 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. 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.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers At time of visit two (2) volunteers working with children did not have fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — 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 In Infant/Toddler Room bottles and cups were stored together; should be stored separated to avoid moisture.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) — Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. A provider that cares for not 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.	Yes
?	—	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 Both child bathrooms in hallway were missing toilet paper on dispenser; one dispenser was broken.	Yes
4	—	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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. 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	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — 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. At time of visit consultant observed a 7-month old female child (DOB 7/25/2025) asleep in a crib on top of a loose blanket and with a pillow in the crib.	Yes
?	—	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. Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — 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 At time of visit two (2) volunteers working with children did not have consents on file with the division.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.	Yes
?	—	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. 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.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — 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 Previously opened food items in kitchen refrigerator, freezer and dry goods, and in Infant/Toddler room were not labeled with open date. Cans of opened formula were not labeled with open date.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — 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 -At time of visit Kitchen door was unlocked and contained dish soap and other hazards; -Room labeled 'Employees Only' was unlocked and contained paint; -Rocking in chair in Infant/Toddler room was broken.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — 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 Cribs in infant room had loose blankets instead of tight fitting sheets.	Yes
?	—	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 Bottles in Infant room were not labeled with date prepared.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.	Yes
?	—	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. 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.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) — Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. 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.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers One staff member working with children had no fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	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. Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.	Yes
?	—	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. 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).	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7 — 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 At time of visit three (3) child files were missing signed parent's notice.	Yes
?	—	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 At time of visit four (4) child files were missing current immunization record or religious exemption form.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — 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 One staff member working with children did not have a consent on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	IAC 3-18-19 Records — Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone. 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.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — 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. 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.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers At time of visit two (2) volunteers working with children did not have fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — 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 In Infant/Toddler Room bottles and cups were stored together; should be stored separated to avoid moisture.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) — Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. A provider that cares for not 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.	Yes
4	—	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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. 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	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — 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. At time of visit consultant observed a 7-month old female child (DOB 7/25/2025) asleep in a crib on top of a loose blanket and with a pillow in the crib.	Yes
?	—	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. Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.	Yes
?	—	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 Both child bathrooms in hallway were missing toilet paper on dispenser; one dispenser was broken.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — 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 At time of visit two (2) volunteers working with children did not have consents on file with the division.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.	Yes
?	—	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. 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.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — 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 Previously opened food items in kitchen refrigerator, freezer and dry goods, and in Infant/Toddler room were not labeled with open date. Cans of opened formula were not labeled with open date.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — 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 -At time of visit Kitchen door was unlocked and contained dish soap and other hazards; -Room labeled 'Employees Only' was unlocked and contained paint; -Rocking in chair in Infant/Toddler room was broken.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — 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 Cribs in infant room had loose blankets instead of tight fitting sheets.	Yes
?	—	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 Bottles in Infant room were not labeled with date prepared.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers One staff member working with children had no fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) — Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. 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.	Yes
?	—	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. 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).	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7 — 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 At time of visit three (3) child files were missing signed parent's notice.	Yes
?	—	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. Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.	Yes
?	—	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. 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.	Yes
?	—	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 At time of visit four (4) child files were missing current immunization record or religious exemption form.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — 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 One staff member working with children did not have a consent on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	IAC 3-18-19 Records — Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone. 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.	Yes
4	—	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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. 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	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — 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 In Infant/Toddler Room bottles and cups were stored together; should be stored separated to avoid moisture.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) — Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. A provider that cares for not 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.	Yes
?	—	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 Both child bathrooms in hallway were missing toilet paper on dispenser; one dispenser was broken.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — 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 At time of visit two (2) volunteers working with children did not have consents on file with the division.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — 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. At time of visit consultant observed a 7-month old female child (DOB 7/25/2025) asleep in a crib on top of a loose blanket and with a pillow in the crib.	Yes
?	—	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. Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — 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 Previously opened food items in kitchen refrigerator, freezer and dry goods, and in Infant/Toddler room were not labeled with open date. Cans of opened formula were not labeled with open date.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — 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 -At time of visit Kitchen door was unlocked and contained dish soap and other hazards; -Room labeled 'Employees Only' was unlocked and contained paint; -Rocking in chair in Infant/Toddler room was broken.	Yes
?	—	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 Bottles in Infant room were not labeled with date prepared.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — 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. 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.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers At time of visit two (2) volunteers working with children did not have fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.	Yes
?	—	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. 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.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — 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 Cribs in infant room had loose blankets instead of tight fitting sheets.	Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (252)

252 inspection record(s) on file from IN-FSSA.

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TrueNorths INC.

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