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Armstrong Early Learning Center

Child care center · 950 E Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN 46725 · License 166002

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Capacity 101. InfantThree Paths to QUALITY: Level 2

Violation history (160)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) — The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean. Throw rugs throughout program need to be secured, trip hazards.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) — The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings Transition room cots stored in a way that children's blankets were touching other cots, not separate.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing Three toy cars and an uncovered pacifier sitting on transition room changing table pad , not sanitary.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Food handlers in classrooms not wearing hair restraints or smocks/aprons.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open On day of main Y's gym floors being sealed, program opened program doors that do not have screens. On day of consultant's visit transition classroom had their back door leading to playground wide open with no screen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(b) — Caregivers shall not care for children in areas that are being remodeled, repaired, or painted Program remained open during program's indoor gym being polyurethaned, within licensed area. A polyurethane hybrid was used, which can off-gas VOC's.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(6) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Gas, carbon monoxide, or other noxious gases leak The main YMCA gym floor was being sealed with a polyurethane hybrid. The off-gas odor was very strong in program, program should have conducted an emergency closure.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Hazardous items within reach of children: Teacher purse in transition room hanging on low hook in cubby room,teacher purse in Toddler 1 closet, Toddler 1 had Dish soap and Hempz lotion at low sink, Starch and hand lotion under sink in Toddler 2, First Aid kit with hand sanitizer and ointments within reach, decorative glass wine bottle, glass lamps and shaky table in Transition room. Small pony beads accessible to toddlers in transition room, choking hazard.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(j) — All indoor gross motor equipment shall meet the Consumer Product Safety Commissions guidelines for safety surfaces Indoor gross motor equipment in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 needs to meet guidelines for fall zone/safety surface underneath.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24 — 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. At time of inspection there was not a staff member with food service training present, and lunch was being served.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-141(g)(2) — Full-sized cribs shall meet the following guidelines: With the mattress support in its lowest position and the crib side in its highest position, the vertical distance from the upper surface of the mattress support to the upper surface of the crib side and end panel shall not be less than twenty-six (26) inches Infant sleeping in infant room in crib with raised mattress, must be 26" from top of mattrress to top of rail.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring There is not a thermometer in the infant classroom refrigerator.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) — Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet Caregiver in Toddler 1 did not wash her hands after changing diaper, used hand sanitizer.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) — Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children Program self reported that a vape was accessible in a toddler room. Was removed immediately upon being discovered, staff member it belonged to terminated.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(5)(a) — The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Prohibitions against: smoking Program self reported that a vape was accessible in a toddler room. Was removed immediately upon being discovered, staff member it belonged to terminated. Smoking is prohibited on program property.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-128(c) — Staff shall not store furnishings or equipment in cribs Three cribs in infant room filled with storage materials.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items There is not a cleaning schedule posted and used in kitchen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas There is currently not a Food Handler on staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In Toddler 1 room there was a tube of Aveeno lotion on counter by children's handwashing sink, accessible. In Toddler 2 there were two containers of Aquaphor on low counter in children's restroom, accessible.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 do not have easels out in classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety Box fan in Transition room sitting on low shelf, not covered.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — 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 responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached The children's admission application has a spot for emergency contacts, but the list is names only. Some have phone numbers listed, but not all. Must have addresses and phone numbers for each contact.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — 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 any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises The children's admission application has a spot for authorized pick up list, but the list is names only. Must have addresses and phone numbers as well.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) — The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings Transition room cots stored in a way that children's blankets were touching other cots, not separate.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing Three toy cars and an uncovered pacifier sitting on transition room changing table pad , not sanitary.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Food handlers in classrooms not wearing hair restraints or smocks/aprons.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open On day of main Y's gym floors being sealed, program opened program doors that do not have screens. On day of consultant's visit transition classroom had their back door leading to playground wide open with no screen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(6) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Gas, carbon monoxide, or other noxious gases leak The main YMCA gym floor was being sealed with a polyurethane hybrid. The off-gas odor was very strong in program, program should have conducted an emergency closure.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(b) — Caregivers shall not care for children in areas that are being remodeled, repaired, or painted Program remained open during program's indoor gym being polyurethaned, within licensed area. A polyurethane hybrid was used, which can off-gas VOC's.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) — Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet Caregiver in Toddler 1 did not wash her hands after changing diaper, used hand sanitizer.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) — The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean. Throw rugs throughout program need to be secured, trip hazards.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-141(g)(2) — Full-sized cribs shall meet the following guidelines: With the mattress support in its lowest position and the crib side in its highest position, the vertical distance from the upper surface of the mattress support to the upper surface of the crib side and end panel shall not be less than twenty-six (26) inches Infant sleeping in infant room in crib with raised mattress, must be 26" from top of mattrress to top of rail.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24 — 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. At time of inspection there was not a staff member with food service training present, and lunch was being served.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring There is not a thermometer in the infant classroom refrigerator.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Hazardous items within reach of children: Teacher purse in transition room hanging on low hook in cubby room,teacher purse in Toddler 1 closet, Toddler 1 had Dish soap and Hempz lotion at low sink, Starch and hand lotion under sink in Toddler 2, First Aid kit with hand sanitizer and ointments within reach, decorative glass wine bottle, glass lamps and shaky table in Transition room. Small pony beads accessible to toddlers in transition room, choking hazard.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(j) — All indoor gross motor equipment shall meet the Consumer Product Safety Commissions guidelines for safety surfaces Indoor gross motor equipment in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 needs to meet guidelines for fall zone/safety surface underneath.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) — Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children Program self reported that a vape was accessible in a toddler room. Was removed immediately upon being discovered, staff member it belonged to terminated.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(5)(a) — The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Prohibitions against: smoking Program self reported that a vape was accessible in a toddler room. Was removed immediately upon being discovered, staff member it belonged to terminated. Smoking is prohibited on program property.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — 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 any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises The children's admission application has a spot for authorized pick up list, but the list is names only. Must have addresses and phone numbers as well.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-128(c) — Staff shall not store furnishings or equipment in cribs Three cribs in infant room filled with storage materials.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items There is not a cleaning schedule posted and used in kitchen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas There is currently not a Food Handler on staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In Toddler 1 room there was a tube of Aveeno lotion on counter by children's handwashing sink, accessible. In Toddler 2 there were two containers of Aquaphor on low counter in children's restroom, accessible.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 do not have easels out in classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety Box fan in Transition room sitting on low shelf, not covered.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — 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 responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached The children's admission application has a spot for emergency contacts, but the list is names only. Some have phone numbers listed, but not all. Must have addresses and phone numbers for each contact.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) — The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings Transition room cots stored in a way that children's blankets were touching other cots, not separate.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing Three toy cars and an uncovered pacifier sitting on transition room changing table pad , not sanitary.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Food handlers in classrooms not wearing hair restraints or smocks/aprons.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open On day of main Y's gym floors being sealed, program opened program doors that do not have screens. On day of consultant's visit transition classroom had their back door leading to playground wide open with no screen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(b) — Caregivers shall not care for children in areas that are being remodeled, repaired, or painted Program remained open during program's indoor gym being polyurethaned, within licensed area. A polyurethane hybrid was used, which can off-gas VOC's.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(6) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Gas, carbon monoxide, or other noxious gases leak The main YMCA gym floor was being sealed with a polyurethane hybrid. The off-gas odor was very strong in program, program should have conducted an emergency closure.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) — Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet Caregiver in Toddler 1 did not wash her hands after changing diaper, used hand sanitizer.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Hazardous items within reach of children: Teacher purse in transition room hanging on low hook in cubby room,teacher purse in Toddler 1 closet, Toddler 1 had Dish soap and Hempz lotion at low sink, Starch and hand lotion under sink in Toddler 2, First Aid kit with hand sanitizer and ointments within reach, decorative glass wine bottle, glass lamps and shaky table in Transition room. Small pony beads accessible to toddlers in transition room, choking hazard.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(j) — All indoor gross motor equipment shall meet the Consumer Product Safety Commissions guidelines for safety surfaces Indoor gross motor equipment in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 needs to meet guidelines for fall zone/safety surface underneath.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) — The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean. Throw rugs throughout program need to be secured, trip hazards.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24 — 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. At time of inspection there was not a staff member with food service training present, and lunch was being served.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-141(g)(2) — Full-sized cribs shall meet the following guidelines: With the mattress support in its lowest position and the crib side in its highest position, the vertical distance from the upper surface of the mattress support to the upper surface of the crib side and end panel shall not be less than twenty-six (26) inches Infant sleeping in infant room in crib with raised mattress, must be 26" from top of mattrress to top of rail.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring There is not a thermometer in the infant classroom refrigerator.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) — Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children Program self reported that a vape was accessible in a toddler room. Was removed immediately upon being discovered, staff member it belonged to terminated.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(5)(a) — The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Prohibitions against: smoking Program self reported that a vape was accessible in a toddler room. Was removed immediately upon being discovered, staff member it belonged to terminated. Smoking is prohibited on program property.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — 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 any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises The children's admission application has a spot for authorized pick up list, but the list is names only. Must have addresses and phone numbers as well.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-128(c) — Staff shall not store furnishings or equipment in cribs Three cribs in infant room filled with storage materials.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items There is not a cleaning schedule posted and used in kitchen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas There is currently not a Food Handler on staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In Toddler 1 room there was a tube of Aveeno lotion on counter by children's handwashing sink, accessible. In Toddler 2 there were two containers of Aquaphor on low counter in children's restroom, accessible.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 do not have easels out in classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety Box fan in Transition room sitting on low shelf, not covered.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — 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 responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached The children's admission application has a spot for emergency contacts, but the list is names only. Some have phone numbers listed, but not all. Must have addresses and phone numbers for each contact.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) — The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings Transition room cots stored in a way that children's blankets were touching other cots, not separate.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing Three toy cars and an uncovered pacifier sitting on transition room changing table pad , not sanitary.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Food handlers in classrooms not wearing hair restraints or smocks/aprons.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open On day of main Y's gym floors being sealed, program opened program doors that do not have screens. On day of consultant's visit transition classroom had their back door leading to playground wide open with no screen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(b) — Caregivers shall not care for children in areas that are being remodeled, repaired, or painted Program remained open during program's indoor gym being polyurethaned, within licensed area. A polyurethane hybrid was used, which can off-gas VOC's.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(6) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Gas, carbon monoxide, or other noxious gases leak The main YMCA gym floor was being sealed with a polyurethane hybrid. The off-gas odor was very strong in program, program should have conducted an emergency closure.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(j) — All indoor gross motor equipment shall meet the Consumer Product Safety Commissions guidelines for safety surfaces Indoor gross motor equipment in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 needs to meet guidelines for fall zone/safety surface underneath.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) — The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean. Throw rugs throughout program need to be secured, trip hazards.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24 — 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. At time of inspection there was not a staff member with food service training present, and lunch was being served.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring There is not a thermometer in the infant classroom refrigerator.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) — Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet Caregiver in Toddler 1 did not wash her hands after changing diaper, used hand sanitizer.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-141(g)(2) — Full-sized cribs shall meet the following guidelines: With the mattress support in its lowest position and the crib side in its highest position, the vertical distance from the upper surface of the mattress support to the upper surface of the crib side and end panel shall not be less than twenty-six (26) inches Infant sleeping in infant room in crib with raised mattress, must be 26" from top of mattrress to top of rail.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) — Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children Program self reported that a vape was accessible in a toddler room. Was removed immediately upon being discovered, staff member it belonged to terminated.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(5)(a) — The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Prohibitions against: smoking Program self reported that a vape was accessible in a toddler room. Was removed immediately upon being discovered, staff member it belonged to terminated. Smoking is prohibited on program property.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-128(c) — Staff shall not store furnishings or equipment in cribs Three cribs in infant room filled with storage materials.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items There is not a cleaning schedule posted and used in kitchen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In Toddler 1 room there was a tube of Aveeno lotion on counter by children's handwashing sink, accessible. In Toddler 2 there were two containers of Aquaphor on low counter in children's restroom, accessible.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 do not have easels out in classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety Box fan in Transition room sitting on low shelf, not covered.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — 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 responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached The children's admission application has a spot for emergency contacts, but the list is names only. Some have phone numbers listed, but not all. Must have addresses and phone numbers for each contact.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — 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 any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises The children's admission application has a spot for authorized pick up list, but the list is names only. Must have addresses and phone numbers as well.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas There is currently not a Food Handler on staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) — The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings Transition room cots stored in a way that children's blankets were touching other cots, not separate.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing Three toy cars and an uncovered pacifier sitting on transition room changing table pad , not sanitary.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Food handlers in classrooms not wearing hair restraints or smocks/aprons.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open On day of main Y's gym floors being sealed, program opened program doors that do not have screens. On day of consultant's visit transition classroom had their back door leading to playground wide open with no screen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(b) — Caregivers shall not care for children in areas that are being remodeled, repaired, or painted Program remained open during program's indoor gym being polyurethaned, within licensed area. A polyurethane hybrid was used, which can off-gas VOC's.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(6) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Gas, carbon monoxide, or other noxious gases leak The main YMCA gym floor was being sealed with a polyurethane hybrid. The off-gas odor was very strong in program, program should have conducted an emergency closure.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) — Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet Caregiver in Toddler 1 did not wash her hands after changing diaper, used hand sanitizer.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Hazardous items within reach of children: Teacher purse in transition room hanging on low hook in cubby room,teacher purse in Toddler 1 closet, Toddler 1 had Dish soap and Hempz lotion at low sink, Starch and hand lotion under sink in Toddler 2, First Aid kit with hand sanitizer and ointments within reach, decorative glass wine bottle, glass lamps and shaky table in Transition room. Small pony beads accessible to toddlers in transition room, choking hazard.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(j) — All indoor gross motor equipment shall meet the Consumer Product Safety Commissions guidelines for safety surfaces Indoor gross motor equipment in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 needs to meet guidelines for fall zone/safety surface underneath.	Yes

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

Inspections (160)

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

Ownership

Susan Koontz

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