Capacity 175. InfantThree
Paths to QUALITY: Level 4
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
Regarding the incident on 05/12/2026, based on the DCS substantiation and the nature of the injury, the program is cited for failing to ensure staff only use safe, appropriate, and non-harmful discipline and physical interactions with children in care. A citation is aslo issued for inappropriate discipline based on the incident reported on 06/09/2026, in which multiple staff were observed handling children in a manner inconsistent with safe, developmentally appropriate practices. Staff were reported to have pulled children by the arms in an aggressive manner, lifted a child by the back of their shirt, and engaged in overly forceful jostling motions when interacting with children. These actions do not align with required standards for safe physical handling and appropriate guidance. Staff actions, as described in the investigation, do not meet required health and safety standards and constitute inappropriate discipline. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(3)(a) — Caregivers shall not: physically restrain children except: when it is necessary to ensure their own safety or that of others
The program self-reported that on 06/09/2026, staff were observed wrapping children in a manner that restricted their movement, which constitutes a form of physical restraint. The program additionally reported that staff applied force while a child was on their cot, causing the child observable distress. Staff present in the room stated that the restraint continued for approximately 10 minutes. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-53(c)(4) — The center shall assure that a cover is provided as follows for each child: Childrens faces and heads shall be free from covering
On 06/09/2026, staff who observed interactions with the accused staff member reported that the child’s head was completely covered during rest time, and that when the child eventually fell asleep, the staff member removed the covering from the child’s head. This practice further reflects unsafe and inappropriate nap-time practices. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: R.M, J.S. & J.H. |
— |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
Unlocked areas accessible to children with chemicals and other hazards accessible to children. Spray paint (school age classroom), laundry soap (laundry areas) |
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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.
Program is operating and serving food without someone on site with current food handler certificate. Only staff member with certification not present in program at time of inspection. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) — The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound
Multiple rooms with damaged baseboards and flooring components (water damage, unsealed edges, missing baseboard pieces). Broken concrete (door jam) at door 7 creating tripping hazard and sharp point. Broken window knob (Creators) creating exposed sharp metal edges. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-99(i)(2) — Staff shall take the following steps to maintain the child care center: Keep the child care center in a sanitary condition at all times
General sanitation issues in most rooms -- particularly high traffic/"splash zones" around sinks, trash cans, art areas, baseboards with visible staining/debris/dried liquids. Vents in multiple restrooms coated/covered in layer of visible dust. Ripped diaper changing pads in multiple classrooms, rocking chair cushions visibly stained. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-128(f) — All electrical cords shall be inaccessible to children
In the Catepillar room, there was a child on a cot under the teachers counter area. He was playing with an electrical cord. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-53(f) — After thirty (30) minutes, caregivers shall provide supervised alternate activities for nonsleeping children
During discussion with the Creator classroom, the staff explained that children are not offered a non-sleeping activity after 30 minutes |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
Eleven (11) month old male asleep on a cot. Safe Sleep recommended practices require all infants under twelve (12) months to sleep in a crib. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
Swifter mop with cleaning solution was stored within the reach of children in several classrooms. Discoverers room had a first aid kit within reach. The explorers room has cleaning solutuion within reach. The Bunny room had aquafor within reach. The Buttlerfly room had aquafor on the bathroom floor. The unlocked staff room had laundry detergent within reach of children. The hallway laundry area had laundry detergent within reach of children. |
Yes |
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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.
One present staff member who was alone with the school agers has not submitted a consent form. Consent forms and fingerprints must be submitted and cleared before being with children in ratio. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
The teacher in the school age classroom, did not have a qualified background check, so she does not meet the caregiver requirements and can not count in the classroom ratio. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
A plunger with a wooden handle was in the Discover bathroom. Bunny classroom had open diapers and toys stored in the bathroom. Butterfly room had open diapers. Bee room had sand and open diapers. The Wigglers room had plastic bibs and toy barns stored in the bathroom. All items must be sanitizable or in sanitizable container that prevents contamination. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-66(19) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Sand, used as play space or ground cover, shall be covered when not in use or raked daily before use
Sandbox in playground off of Solvers classroom not covered properly, sand wet and dirty, not sanitary for use. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-52(1) — For the purpose of maintaining continuity of care, centers may mix children six (6) weeks of age to thirty-six (36) months of age in one (1) classroom under the following conditions: A child/staff ratio of 4:1 is maintained
Reviewed due to a complaint, written attendance records verified that Solvers COC classroom was out of ratio before 7:40 am with two caregivers in the room but over maximum ratio (eight children): Sept 2 - 15 children, Sept 3- 14 children, Sept 4 - 12 children, Sept 5 - 15 children. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-52(2) — For the purpose of maintaining continuity of care, centers may mix children six (6) weeks of age to thirty-six (36) months of age in one (1) classroom under the following conditions: The maximum group size is eight (8)
Reviewed due to a complaint, written attendance records verified that Solvers COC classroom was out of maximum group size (8 children) before 7:40 am: Sept 2 - 15 children, Sept 3- 14 children, Sept 4 - 12 children, Sept 5 - 15 children. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Program was cited on 8/25/25 for having children ages 16, 17, and 21 months in the infant room with an age span greater than 13 months, room was not approved for toddlers. Program responded that they would no longer put toddlers in room. Attendance documentation from the weeks following show that the room is still being used as a COC room, toddlers mixed with infants. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-51 — Centers shall make a reasonable effort to provide continuity of care for children under thirty (30) months of age
Program has seven COC rooms, due to staffing issues caregivers are not consistent, not providing continuity. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
At time of consultants arrival there were three children ages 16 months, 17 months, and 21 months in the infant room, not approved for toddlers. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
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.
Two caregivers working with children have expired fingerprints on file with the division. One expired 11/7/22, one 9/2/24. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
Two caregivers working with children have expired fingerprints on file with the division. They are not considered qualified caregivers so can't be counted in ratio for their rooms, placing the rooms out of ratio. Their COC rooms ratio should be 1:4, but the bees rooms ratio was 1:6, and Adventurers 1:6. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
Program was made aware of an alleged incident of abuse in a classroom and did not report it to the division. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-95(a) — Caregivers shall place soiled disposable diapers in a plastic bag in a tightly covered sanitary container that is inaccessible to children
Diapers and pullups in the hallway bathrooms are in bags but the trash cans are not covered and are accessible to children. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
There was a plunger in the Explorers bathroom, plungers are not sanitizable. |
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| 4 | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) — Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect
Program was made aware of an alleged incident of abuse in a classroom and did not report to DCS. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-125(3) — Caregivers shall: respect the individual childs schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering
Due to a complaint files were checked and verified that a three month old male infant's diapering schedule included some missed diaper checks leading to lengthy time between changes. |
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| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
After being notified of alleged neglect commited by a caregiver, program did not report allegations to the division. |
— |
| 4 | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) — Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect
After being notified of alleged neglect, program did not report allegations to the department of child services. |
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| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Caregivers did not follow the infant's feeding plan by not feeding a child within 2-3 hour time frame listed on plan. |
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| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
One staff member present had expired fingerprints on file with the division. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 4/9/24 a one's teacher used inappropriate discipline based on a self-report from program. Teacher was let go from program. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-40(b) — If a parent requested medication to be given and it was not administered, caregivers shall write the reason on the medication record.
Four year old child not receiving prescribed daily medication according to prescription. Out of thirteen days checked by consultant, three days there is no documentation that the medication was administered by the program. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-147(a) — Caregivers serving children who require special program services shall receive in-service training that relates to the specific needs of the children served
A child with special needs was enrolled in the challengers classroom in fall. Staff did not receive training specific to the child's needs. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Janitor closet door unlockedwith NRFC floor cleaner and ice melt accessible to children on floor. Laundry room door unlocked with a spray bottle of glass cleaner and a gallon jug of classic pink cleaning solution on desk in room, accessible to children. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
470 IAC 3-1.1-44(f) — Child care providers shall give or apply medication only with prior written permission from a parent or legal guardian, and only with clear, written instructions as to the dosage, time, and reason medication is to be given. Medication must be labeled with the childs name, physicians name, and pharmacy. Over-the-counter medication must also be labeled with the childs name. The caregiver shall keep a record of the date, time, and dosage of medication given
There is an enrolled four year old child receiving medication daily without written permission on file from parent for program to administer that specific medication. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
Reviewing a complaint, the child complaint pertained to did not have documentation of physical or immunizations in their file. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(14)(e) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Any serious child injury, occurring while the child is in the care of child care center caregivers, that requires medical attention by: any other medical personnel; shall be reported on forms provided by the division
Accident on 10/27/23 resulted in 2 year old needing medical care. Licensing was not given incident report or notified. |
Yes |
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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.
Two staff present had expired consents, one of those same staff members also had expired fingerprints. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
Regarding the incident on 05/12/2026, based on the DCS substantiation and the nature of the injury, the program is cited for failing to ensure staff only use safe, appropriate, and non-harmful discipline and physical interactions with children in care. A citation is aslo issued for inappropriate discipline based on the incident reported on 06/09/2026, in which multiple staff were observed handling children in a manner inconsistent with safe, developmentally appropriate practices. Staff were reported to have pulled children by the arms in an aggressive manner, lifted a child by the back of their shirt, and engaged in overly forceful jostling motions when interacting with children. These actions do not align with required standards for safe physical handling and appropriate guidance. Staff actions, as described in the investigation, do not meet required health and safety standards and constitute inappropriate discipline. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(3)(a) — Caregivers shall not: physically restrain children except: when it is necessary to ensure their own safety or that of others
The program self-reported that on 06/09/2026, staff were observed wrapping children in a manner that restricted their movement, which constitutes a form of physical restraint. The program additionally reported that staff applied force while a child was on their cot, causing the child observable distress. Staff present in the room stated that the restraint continued for approximately 10 minutes. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(c)(4) — The center shall assure that a cover is provided as follows for each child: Childrens faces and heads shall be free from covering
On 06/09/2026, staff who observed interactions with the accused staff member reported that the child’s head was completely covered during rest time, and that when the child eventually fell asleep, the staff member removed the covering from the child’s head. This practice further reflects unsafe and inappropriate nap-time practices. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: R.M, J.S. & J.H. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(i)(2) — Staff shall take the following steps to maintain the child care center: Keep the child care center in a sanitary condition at all times
General sanitation issues in most rooms -- particularly high traffic/"splash zones" around sinks, trash cans, art areas, baseboards with visible staining/debris/dried liquids. Vents in multiple restrooms coated/covered in layer of visible dust. Ripped diaper changing pads in multiple classrooms, rocking chair cushions visibly stained. |
— |
| ? | — |
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.
Program is operating and serving food without someone on site with current food handler certificate. Only staff member with certification not present in program at time of inspection. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) — The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound
Multiple rooms with damaged baseboards and flooring components (water damage, unsealed edges, missing baseboard pieces). Broken concrete (door jam) at door 7 creating tripping hazard and sharp point. Broken window knob (Creators) creating exposed sharp metal edges. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
Unlocked areas accessible to children with chemicals and other hazards accessible to children. Spray paint (school age classroom), laundry soap (laundry areas) |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(f) — After thirty (30) minutes, caregivers shall provide supervised alternate activities for nonsleeping children
During discussion with the Creator classroom, the staff explained that children are not offered a non-sleeping activity after 30 minutes |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
Eleven (11) month old male asleep on a cot. Safe Sleep recommended practices require all infants under twelve (12) months to sleep in a crib. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-128(f) — All electrical cords shall be inaccessible to children
In the Catepillar room, there was a child on a cot under the teachers counter area. He was playing with an electrical cord. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
Swifter mop with cleaning solution was stored within the reach of children in several classrooms. Discoverers room had a first aid kit within reach. The explorers room has cleaning solutuion within reach. The Bunny room had aquafor within reach. The Buttlerfly room had aquafor on the bathroom floor. The unlocked staff room had laundry detergent within reach of children. The hallway laundry area had laundry detergent within reach of children. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
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.
One present staff member who was alone with the school agers has not submitted a consent form. Consent forms and fingerprints must be submitted and cleared before being with children in ratio. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
The teacher in the school age classroom, did not have a qualified background check, so she does not meet the caregiver requirements and can not count in the classroom ratio. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
A plunger with a wooden handle was in the Discover bathroom. Bunny classroom had open diapers and toys stored in the bathroom. Butterfly room had open diapers. Bee room had sand and open diapers. The Wigglers room had plastic bibs and toy barns stored in the bathroom. All items must be sanitizable or in sanitizable container that prevents contamination. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-66(19) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Sand, used as play space or ground cover, shall be covered when not in use or raked daily before use
Sandbox in playground off of Solvers classroom not covered properly, sand wet and dirty, not sanitary for use. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-52(2) — For the purpose of maintaining continuity of care, centers may mix children six (6) weeks of age to thirty-six (36) months of age in one (1) classroom under the following conditions: The maximum group size is eight (8)
Reviewed due to a complaint, written attendance records verified that Solvers COC classroom was out of maximum group size (8 children) before 7:40 am: Sept 2 - 15 children, Sept 3- 14 children, Sept 4 - 12 children, Sept 5 - 15 children. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Program was cited on 8/25/25 for having children ages 16, 17, and 21 months in the infant room with an age span greater than 13 months, room was not approved for toddlers. Program responded that they would no longer put toddlers in room. Attendance documentation from the weeks following show that the room is still being used as a COC room, toddlers mixed with infants. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-52(1) — For the purpose of maintaining continuity of care, centers may mix children six (6) weeks of age to thirty-six (36) months of age in one (1) classroom under the following conditions: A child/staff ratio of 4:1 is maintained
Reviewed due to a complaint, written attendance records verified that Solvers COC classroom was out of ratio before 7:40 am with two caregivers in the room but over maximum ratio (eight children): Sept 2 - 15 children, Sept 3- 14 children, Sept 4 - 12 children, Sept 5 - 15 children. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
At time of consultants arrival there were three children ages 16 months, 17 months, and 21 months in the infant room, not approved for toddlers. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-51 — Centers shall make a reasonable effort to provide continuity of care for children under thirty (30) months of age
Program has seven COC rooms, due to staffing issues caregivers are not consistent, not providing continuity. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
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.
Two caregivers working with children have expired fingerprints on file with the division. One expired 11/7/22, one 9/2/24. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
Two caregivers working with children have expired fingerprints on file with the division. They are not considered qualified caregivers so can't be counted in ratio for their rooms, placing the rooms out of ratio. Their COC rooms ratio should be 1:4, but the bees rooms ratio was 1:6, and Adventurers 1:6. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
Program was made aware of an alleged incident of abuse in a classroom and did not report it to the division. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-95(a) — Caregivers shall place soiled disposable diapers in a plastic bag in a tightly covered sanitary container that is inaccessible to children
Diapers and pullups in the hallway bathrooms are in bags but the trash cans are not covered and are accessible to children. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
There was a plunger in the Explorers bathroom, plungers are not sanitizable. |
— |
| 4 | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) — Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect
Program was made aware of an alleged incident of abuse in a classroom and did not report to DCS. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Caregivers did not follow the infant's feeding plan by not feeding a child within 2-3 hour time frame listed on plan. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
After being notified of alleged neglect commited by a caregiver, program did not report allegations to the division. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-125(3) — Caregivers shall: respect the individual childs schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering
Due to a complaint files were checked and verified that a three month old male infant's diapering schedule included some missed diaper checks leading to lengthy time between changes. |
— |
| 4 | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) — Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect
After being notified of alleged neglect, program did not report allegations to the department of child services. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 4/9/24 a one's teacher used inappropriate discipline based on a self-report from program. Teacher was let go from program. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
One staff member present had expired fingerprints on file with the division. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-147(a) — Caregivers serving children who require special program services shall receive in-service training that relates to the specific needs of the children served
A child with special needs was enrolled in the challengers classroom in fall. Staff did not receive training specific to the child's needs. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Janitor closet door unlockedwith NRFC floor cleaner and ice melt accessible to children on floor. Laundry room door unlocked with a spray bottle of glass cleaner and a gallon jug of classic pink cleaning solution on desk in room, accessible to children. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
470 IAC 3-1.1-44(f) — Child care providers shall give or apply medication only with prior written permission from a parent or legal guardian, and only with clear, written instructions as to the dosage, time, and reason medication is to be given. Medication must be labeled with the childs name, physicians name, and pharmacy. Over-the-counter medication must also be labeled with the childs name. The caregiver shall keep a record of the date, time, and dosage of medication given
There is an enrolled four year old child receiving medication daily without written permission on file from parent for program to administer that specific medication. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
Reviewing a complaint, the child complaint pertained to did not have documentation of physical or immunizations in their file. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-40(b) — If a parent requested medication to be given and it was not administered, caregivers shall write the reason on the medication record.
Four year old child not receiving prescribed daily medication according to prescription. Out of thirteen days checked by consultant, three days there is no documentation that the medication was administered by the program. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(14)(e) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Any serious child injury, occurring while the child is in the care of child care center caregivers, that requires medical attention by: any other medical personnel; shall be reported on forms provided by the division
Accident on 10/27/23 resulted in 2 year old needing medical care. Licensing was not given incident report or notified. |
Yes |
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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.
Two staff present had expired consents, one of those same staff members also had expired fingerprints. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
Regarding the incident on 05/12/2026, based on the DCS substantiation and the nature of the injury, the program is cited for failing to ensure staff only use safe, appropriate, and non-harmful discipline and physical interactions with children in care. A citation is aslo issued for inappropriate discipline based on the incident reported on 06/09/2026, in which multiple staff were observed handling children in a manner inconsistent with safe, developmentally appropriate practices. Staff were reported to have pulled children by the arms in an aggressive manner, lifted a child by the back of their shirt, and engaged in overly forceful jostling motions when interacting with children. These actions do not align with required standards for safe physical handling and appropriate guidance. Staff actions, as described in the investigation, do not meet required health and safety standards and constitute inappropriate discipline. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(3)(a) — Caregivers shall not: physically restrain children except: when it is necessary to ensure their own safety or that of others
The program self-reported that on 06/09/2026, staff were observed wrapping children in a manner that restricted their movement, which constitutes a form of physical restraint. The program additionally reported that staff applied force while a child was on their cot, causing the child observable distress. Staff present in the room stated that the restraint continued for approximately 10 minutes. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-53(c)(4) — The center shall assure that a cover is provided as follows for each child: Childrens faces and heads shall be free from covering
On 06/09/2026, staff who observed interactions with the accused staff member reported that the child’s head was completely covered during rest time, and that when the child eventually fell asleep, the staff member removed the covering from the child’s head. This practice further reflects unsafe and inappropriate nap-time practices. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: R.M, J.S. & J.H. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-99(i)(2) — Staff shall take the following steps to maintain the child care center: Keep the child care center in a sanitary condition at all times
General sanitation issues in most rooms -- particularly high traffic/"splash zones" around sinks, trash cans, art areas, baseboards with visible staining/debris/dried liquids. Vents in multiple restrooms coated/covered in layer of visible dust. Ripped diaper changing pads in multiple classrooms, rocking chair cushions visibly stained. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
At time of consultants arrival there were three children ages 16 months, 17 months, and 21 months in the infant room, not approved for toddlers. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
Unlocked areas accessible to children with chemicals and other hazards accessible to children. Spray paint (school age classroom), laundry soap (laundry areas) |
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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.
Program is operating and serving food without someone on site with current food handler certificate. Only staff member with certification not present in program at time of inspection. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) — The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound
Multiple rooms with damaged baseboards and flooring components (water damage, unsealed edges, missing baseboard pieces). Broken concrete (door jam) at door 7 creating tripping hazard and sharp point. Broken window knob (Creators) creating exposed sharp metal edges. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-53(f) — After thirty (30) minutes, caregivers shall provide supervised alternate activities for nonsleeping children
During discussion with the Creator classroom, the staff explained that children are not offered a non-sleeping activity after 30 minutes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-128(f) — All electrical cords shall be inaccessible to children
In the Catepillar room, there was a child on a cot under the teachers counter area. He was playing with an electrical cord. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
Eleven (11) month old male asleep on a cot. Safe Sleep recommended practices require all infants under twelve (12) months to sleep in a crib. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
Swifter mop with cleaning solution was stored within the reach of children in several classrooms. Discoverers room had a first aid kit within reach. The explorers room has cleaning solutuion within reach. The Bunny room had aquafor within reach. The Buttlerfly room had aquafor on the bathroom floor. The unlocked staff room had laundry detergent within reach of children. The hallway laundry area had laundry detergent within reach of children. |
Yes |
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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.
One present staff member who was alone with the school agers has not submitted a consent form. Consent forms and fingerprints must be submitted and cleared before being with children in ratio. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
The teacher in the school age classroom, did not have a qualified background check, so she does not meet the caregiver requirements and can not count in the classroom ratio. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
A plunger with a wooden handle was in the Discover bathroom. Bunny classroom had open diapers and toys stored in the bathroom. Butterfly room had open diapers. Bee room had sand and open diapers. The Wigglers room had plastic bibs and toy barns stored in the bathroom. All items must be sanitizable or in sanitizable container that prevents contamination. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-66(19) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Sand, used as play space or ground cover, shall be covered when not in use or raked daily before use
Sandbox in playground off of Solvers classroom not covered properly, sand wet and dirty, not sanitary for use. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-52(1) — For the purpose of maintaining continuity of care, centers may mix children six (6) weeks of age to thirty-six (36) months of age in one (1) classroom under the following conditions: A child/staff ratio of 4:1 is maintained
Reviewed due to a complaint, written attendance records verified that Solvers COC classroom was out of ratio before 7:40 am with two caregivers in the room but over maximum ratio (eight children): Sept 2 - 15 children, Sept 3- 14 children, Sept 4 - 12 children, Sept 5 - 15 children. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-52(2) — For the purpose of maintaining continuity of care, centers may mix children six (6) weeks of age to thirty-six (36) months of age in one (1) classroom under the following conditions: The maximum group size is eight (8)
Reviewed due to a complaint, written attendance records verified that Solvers COC classroom was out of maximum group size (8 children) before 7:40 am: Sept 2 - 15 children, Sept 3- 14 children, Sept 4 - 12 children, Sept 5 - 15 children. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Program was cited on 8/25/25 for having children ages 16, 17, and 21 months in the infant room with an age span greater than 13 months, room was not approved for toddlers. Program responded that they would no longer put toddlers in room. Attendance documentation from the weeks following show that the room is still being used as a COC room, toddlers mixed with infants. |
Yes |
341 inspection record(s) on file from IN-FSSA.
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