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Angies Baby & Childcare

Child care center · 2179 North Airport Road, Columbia City, IN 46725 · License 166253

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Violation history (103)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children having diapers changed did not wash hands after diaper change.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use At time of inspection caregiver was prepping lunch, did not have hairnet on.	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 caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.	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 Water at the portable handwashing sink in infant room is too hot. Water temperature at handwashing sinks should be 100-120.	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 has expired fingerprints with the division, expired 12/22/23. Employee obtained prints in 8/2024, but has not successfully entered a consent since prints were obtained.	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 Dry foods in pantry not labeled with opened dates. (Crackers, animal crackers, donuts)	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) — At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with valid CPR training. CPR training must include a hands on skills portion.	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. While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children that had been sitting at tables in kitchen at consultants arrival did not wash hands before eating lunch.	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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current child abuse/neglect check attached to program staff list.	—
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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current criminal history attached to program staff list.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children having diapers changed did not wash hands after diaper change.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use At time of inspection caregiver was prepping lunch, did not have hairnet on.	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 caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) — At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with valid CPR training. CPR training must include a hands on skills portion.	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 Water at the portable handwashing sink in infant room is too hot. Water temperature at handwashing sinks should be 100-120.	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 has expired fingerprints with the division, expired 12/22/23. Employee obtained prints in 8/2024, but has not successfully entered a consent since prints were obtained.	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 Dry foods in pantry not labeled with opened dates. (Crackers, animal crackers, donuts)	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. While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children that had been sitting at tables in kitchen at consultants arrival did not wash hands before eating lunch.	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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current child abuse/neglect check attached to program staff list.	—
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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current criminal history attached to program staff list.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children having diapers changed did not wash hands after diaper change.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use At time of inspection caregiver was prepping lunch, did not have hairnet on.	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 caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.	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 Dry foods in pantry not labeled with opened dates. (Crackers, animal crackers, donuts)	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) — At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with valid CPR training. CPR training must include a hands on skills portion.	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 Water at the portable handwashing sink in infant room is too hot. Water temperature at handwashing sinks should be 100-120.	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 has expired fingerprints with the division, expired 12/22/23. Employee obtained prints in 8/2024, but has not successfully entered a consent since prints were obtained.	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. While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children that had been sitting at tables in kitchen at consultants arrival did not wash hands before eating lunch.	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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current child abuse/neglect check attached to program staff list.	—
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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current criminal history attached to program staff list.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children having diapers changed did not wash hands after diaper change.	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 caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use At time of inspection caregiver was prepping lunch, did not have hairnet on.	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 Dry foods in pantry not labeled with opened dates. (Crackers, animal crackers, donuts)	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) — At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with valid CPR training. CPR training must include a hands on skills portion.	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 Water at the portable handwashing sink in infant room is too hot. Water temperature at handwashing sinks should be 100-120.	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 has expired fingerprints with the division, expired 12/22/23. Employee obtained prints in 8/2024, but has not successfully entered a consent since prints were obtained.	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. While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children that had been sitting at tables in kitchen at consultants arrival did not wash hands before eating lunch.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current child abuse/neglect check attached to program staff list.	—
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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current criminal history attached to program staff list.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children having diapers changed did not wash hands after diaper change.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use At time of inspection caregiver was prepping lunch, did not have hairnet on.	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 caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.	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 Water at the portable handwashing sink in infant room is too hot. Water temperature at handwashing sinks should be 100-120.	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 has expired fingerprints with the division, expired 12/22/23. Employee obtained prints in 8/2024, but has not successfully entered a consent since prints were obtained.	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 Dry foods in pantry not labeled with opened dates. (Crackers, animal crackers, donuts)	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) — At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with valid CPR training. CPR training must include a hands on skills portion.	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. While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children that had been sitting at tables in kitchen at consultants arrival did not wash hands before eating lunch.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current child abuse/neglect check attached to program staff list.	—
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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current criminal history attached to program staff list.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children having diapers changed did not wash hands after diaper change.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use At time of inspection caregiver was prepping lunch, did not have hairnet on.	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 caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.	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 Water at the portable handwashing sink in infant room is too hot. Water temperature at handwashing sinks should be 100-120.	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 has expired fingerprints with the division, expired 12/22/23. Employee obtained prints in 8/2024, but has not successfully entered a consent since prints were obtained.	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 Dry foods in pantry not labeled with opened dates. (Crackers, animal crackers, donuts)	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) — At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with valid CPR training. CPR training must include a hands on skills portion.	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. While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children that had been sitting at tables in kitchen at consultants arrival did not wash hands before eating lunch.	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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current child abuse/neglect check attached to program staff list.	—
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 Employee TL was archived off staff list on 7/27/23, so not in 'qualified' status, no current criminal history attached to program staff list.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating Children having diapers changed did not wash hands after diaper change.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use At time of inspection caregiver was prepping lunch, did not have hairnet on.	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 caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) — At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with valid CPR training. CPR training must include a hands on skills portion.	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 Water at the portable handwashing sink in infant room is too hot. Water temperature at handwashing sinks should be 100-120.	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 has expired fingerprints with the division, expired 12/22/23. Employee obtained prints in 8/2024, but has not successfully entered a consent since prints were obtained.	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. While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	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 Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.	Yes

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

Inspections (131)

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

Ownership

Little Hands, Big Hearts, Great Starts, Inc.

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