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The Teaching Tree, Southwest

Child care center · 4311 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 · License 166387

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Capacity 84. Infant30 Months Paths to QUALITY: Level 3

Violation history (362)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At consultant's arrival a nine month old female was asleep in an infant swing. She was moved while consultant present.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation
Child file reviewed does not contain documentation of birth. Child is a foster child as of 10/13/21, program has 90 days to secure documentation of child's birth.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-109 — Garbage and refuse
Trash cans containing food waste not covered in kitchen and preschool classroom.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-147 — Special needs staffing
On site director has not completed the special needs training required of directors within six months of hire.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 — Lead caregiver qualifications
Program did not have documentation available to verify that the lead caregivers met lead caregiver qualifications.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-121 — Infant/toddler room personnel
Documentation was not available to verify that personnel in toddler room have training specifically related to toddler development.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(8) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: In-service training
Three of six staff files do not have documentation of 12 hours of annual in-service training.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
On site program director does not meet director qualifications.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Both doors to laundry/electrical room open, not locked. Pro-con cleaner and a filled pump sprayer with unknown contents on low level, accessible to children.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-109 — Garbage and refuse
The garbage can in kitchen has food waste in it and does not have a lid available to cover it. Food waste must be covered.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) — In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months
Program has not submitted necessary variance in order to care for a special needs four year old in their infant room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) — The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
Refrigerator in infant room with bottles too warm, 48 degrees.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
Staff member missing documentation of physical examination. Was reminded on 5/23 that she would need to have it on file by 30 days post hire.		 —
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
Items accessible to children: Toddler room teacher purse hanging on side of cabinet with prescription medication bottle visible. Hand sanitizer dispenser on wall in toddler room filled and accessible to children.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(c) — Food service staff shall record menu changes as served and keep menus on file for one (1) month
Food served for lunch is not what was on posted menu. Posted menu showed sloppy joes, sw potatoes, banana and bun. Lunch was cold ham and turkey, bun, applesauce, and gr beans.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Bottles in infant refrigerator do not have time of preparation on them, just names and date of preparation.		 —
?— IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
One employee working with children does not have documentation of a drug screen.		 —
?— 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
Infant freezer does not have a thermometer in it, and there was a bag of breast milk in it. Infant refrigerator that has filled bottles in it had thermometer, but is reading at 54 degrees. Temperature should be 41 degrees or lower.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(1) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age
A caregiver working in age 3-5 classroom is 17 years old, birthdate 6/18/07. 17 year-olds can only work with school age children.		 —
4— 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(b)(1) — The following behavior shall be prohibited by all direct child care providers: Cruel, harsh, or unusual punishment
The program self reported to the divison and the department of Child Services that two teachers used inappropriate discipline in the toddler room. One teacher grabbed a child by one arm and threw him down on the floor. The other staff slapped a child across the face and one staff member was heard cursing at the child. The program terminated the staff involved immediately.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(2) — Documentation of complete age-appropriate immunizations, as required by the division with recommendation from ISDH, and updated annually, including: varicella vaccine or written documented history of disease by either the parent or childs health provider
One of three child files reviewed were missing up to date immuniztions.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-65 — Pets
The program is missing a complete covering on the fish tank to prevent children from touching the water or fish		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
On area of the fence is missing a panel, making the play area not safely encolosed.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) — Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
Two out of three children's files reviewed were missing a phsical examination.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) — Caregivers shall provide at least three (3) feet of space between cribs when occupied.
Two occupied infant cribs were touching, end-to-end, not three feet apart.		 Yes
?— 3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
Program self-reported an incident on 3/21/25 where one of two caregivers fell asleep in a classroom of ten 1-2 year olds, leaving that class out of ratio with a ratio of 10 children to one active caregiver,		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-3(c) — The center shall post the license in a conspicuous place that parents regularly view
Program's probationary license not posted in program in a place parents can regularly view.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(e) — Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained for all food served to children
Program staff from other Teaching Tree location brought in food for lunch. No records of food temperatures taken, no way to tell if food temp was maintained during transportation.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-83 — Vendor service
Program staff from other Teaching Tree location brought in food for lunch, program does not have a vending contract on file, all food needs to be prepared on site.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(b)(4) — The examination shall include the following: A written statement regarding modification of plans of care which require special attention because of medical conditions or allergies
Program did not follow parent request/physician modification of plans of care for child with medical condition. Special sippy cup was sent to program and was not used, even after physician note was downloaded in ProCare.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid
Employee working in toddler room at time of inspection does not have training in basic first aid.		 —
?— 3-4.7-1(24) (1) — All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
Two of three new employee files reviewed did not have documentation of HS diploma or equivalent.		 —
?— IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
Two of three new employee files reviewed did not have documentation of drug testing results.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-125(3) — Caregivers shall: respect the individual childs schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering
Licensing reviewed two weeks of care on Procare, caregiver in two year old room was not changing any children's diapers after 2:30 pm, not responding to children's diapering needs.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
School age children were outside in front of the program playing in grassy area from 3:38 to 4:14 while waiting on buses, playing tag. This is not an appropriate play area as it is not enclosed or fenced, and is in a heavy traffic area.		 —
?— IC 12-17.2-4-17.5 — A licensee shall ensure that a child in the licensees care is continually supervised by a caregiver
School age children not being properly supervised during afternoon bus drop offs. Running in front area of program for over 30 minutes near busy street, often out of sight of caregiver playing tag and going behind van in parking lot and fenced in trash area. Supervision needs to include children being within sight and sound of caregiver.		 —
?— 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.
Parent had requested nebulizer treatments to be given to their child on multiple days on Procare, some of which the provider responded to as a received request. There is no documentation of the program actually administering the medication on those days it was requested.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-17(e) — Unscheduled visits by a custodial parentor guardian of a child shall be permitted at any time the child care center is in operation
Parents not allowed to drop off or pick up within the program, they ring a bell and wait in lobby vestibule at drop off and pick up for a staff member to deliver their children. Can not see in to program from lobby area.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
One of three new employee files reviewed did not have documentation of Universal Precautions training.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(2) — The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: The name of the director and name of the person in charge in the directors absence
There is a posting but it is not accurate or understood. Director was not present at consultants arrival, next person on listed no longer works at program, the third person in charge was present but did not think she was the person in charge. Staff present could not identify who was in charge during directors absence.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
At time of inspection two rooms were out of ratio. There were twelve children in the 3-5 year old room with one caregiver. The ratio for children age 3 is 1:10. The 1-2 year old room had six children with one caregiver, ratio for one's is 1:5.		 Yes
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
During consultant's private interviews with staff it was discovered that allegations against other staff members had been shared with the director, but these were not reported by staff or director.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
Four child files reviewed did not have documentation of physical exams on file.		 Yes
?— 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.
One staff member working with children does not have fingerprints on file at this location.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) — 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
One of four child files reviewed does not have documentation of birth date.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(c) — Staff shall not associate disciplinary action with food or use food as a reward
Candy is being used as a reward for potty training.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-148 — Special needs program
Child file did not have documentation of IEP		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Items that state Keep out of Reach of children were within reach in both preschool classrooms		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Staff file missing Drug Screen and Universal Precautions		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
Child file was missing Birth Certificate, Child Custody Information, Physical and Immunizations. Child was enrolled for over 90 days.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival one teacher in the 2's classroom was asleep in the school age room, and other was outside of the classroom in the lobby. Ratio of 10:1		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Staff file missing Drug Screen and Universal Precautions		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
Child file was missing Birth Certificate, Child Custody Information, Physical and Immunizations. Child was enrolled for over 90 days.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-109 — Garbage and refuse
Trash cans containing food waste not covered in kitchen and preschool classroom.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-147 — Special needs staffing
On site director has not completed the special needs training required of directors within six months of hire.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 — Lead caregiver qualifications
Program did not have documentation available to verify that the lead caregivers met lead caregiver qualifications.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-121 — Infant/toddler room personnel
Documentation was not available to verify that personnel in toddler room have training specifically related to toddler development.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(8) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: In-service training
Three of six staff files do not have documentation of 12 hours of annual in-service training.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
On site program director does not meet director qualifications.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) — In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months
Program has not submitted necessary variance in order to care for a special needs four year old in their infant room.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation
Child file reviewed does not contain documentation of birth. Child is a foster child as of 10/13/21, program has 90 days to secure documentation of child's birth.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Both doors to laundry/electrical room open, not locked. Pro-con cleaner and a filled pump sprayer with unknown contents on low level, accessible to children.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-109 — Garbage and refuse
The garbage can in kitchen has food waste in it and does not have a lid available to cover it. Food waste must be covered.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) — The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
Refrigerator in infant room with bottles too warm, 48 degrees.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
Staff member missing documentation of physical examination. Was reminded on 5/23 that she would need to have it on file by 30 days post hire.		 —
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
Items accessible to children: Toddler room teacher purse hanging on side of cabinet with prescription medication bottle visible. Hand sanitizer dispenser on wall in toddler room filled and accessible to children.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(c) — Food service staff shall record menu changes as served and keep menus on file for one (1) month
Food served for lunch is not what was on posted menu. Posted menu showed sloppy joes, sw potatoes, banana and bun. Lunch was cold ham and turkey, bun, applesauce, and gr beans.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Bottles in infant refrigerator do not have time of preparation on them, just names and date of preparation.		 —
?— IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
One employee working with children does not have documentation of a drug screen.		 —
?— 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
Infant freezer does not have a thermometer in it, and there was a bag of breast milk in it. Infant refrigerator that has filled bottles in it had thermometer, but is reading at 54 degrees. Temperature should be 41 degrees or lower.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(1) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age
A caregiver working in age 3-5 classroom is 17 years old, birthdate 6/18/07. 17 year-olds can only work with school age children.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(2) — Documentation of complete age-appropriate immunizations, as required by the division with recommendation from ISDH, and updated annually, including: varicella vaccine or written documented history of disease by either the parent or childs health provider
One of three child files reviewed were missing up to date immuniztions.		 —
4— 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(b)(1) — The following behavior shall be prohibited by all direct child care providers: Cruel, harsh, or unusual punishment
The program self reported to the divison and the department of Child Services that two teachers used inappropriate discipline in the toddler room. One teacher grabbed a child by one arm and threw him down on the floor. The other staff slapped a child across the face and one staff member was heard cursing at the child. The program terminated the staff involved immediately.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-65 — Pets
The program is missing a complete covering on the fish tank to prevent children from touching the water or fish		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
On area of the fence is missing a panel, making the play area not safely encolosed.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) — Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
Two out of three children's files reviewed were missing a phsical examination.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(e) — Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained for all food served to children
Program staff from other Teaching Tree location brought in food for lunch. No records of food temperatures taken, no way to tell if food temp was maintained during transportation.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) — Caregivers shall provide at least three (3) feet of space between cribs when occupied.
Two occupied infant cribs were touching, end-to-end, not three feet apart.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At consultant's arrival a nine month old female was asleep in an infant swing. She was moved while consultant present.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-3(c) — The center shall post the license in a conspicuous place that parents regularly view
Program's probationary license not posted in program in a place parents can regularly view.		 Yes
?— 3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
Program self-reported an incident on 3/21/25 where one of two caregivers fell asleep in a classroom of ten 1-2 year olds, leaving that class out of ratio with a ratio of 10 children to one active caregiver,		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid
Employee working in toddler room at time of inspection does not have training in basic first aid.		 —
?— 3-4.7-1(24) (1) — All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
Two of three new employee files reviewed did not have documentation of HS diploma or equivalent.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-125(3) — Caregivers shall: respect the individual childs schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering
Licensing reviewed two weeks of care on Procare, caregiver in two year old room was not changing any children's diapers after 2:30 pm, not responding to children's diapering needs.		 —
?— IC 12-17.2-4-17.5 — A licensee shall ensure that a child in the licensees care is continually supervised by a caregiver
School age children not being properly supervised during afternoon bus drop offs. Running in front area of program for over 30 minutes near busy street, often out of sight of caregiver playing tag and going behind van in parking lot and fenced in trash area. Supervision needs to include children being within sight and sound of caregiver.		 —
?— 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.
Parent had requested nebulizer treatments to be given to their child on multiple days on Procare, some of which the provider responded to as a received request. There is no documentation of the program actually administering the medication on those days it was requested.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
School age children were outside in front of the program playing in grassy area from 3:38 to 4:14 while waiting on buses, playing tag. This is not an appropriate play area as it is not enclosed or fenced, and is in a heavy traffic area.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-17(e) — Unscheduled visits by a custodial parentor guardian of a child shall be permitted at any time the child care center is in operation
Parents not allowed to drop off or pick up within the program, they ring a bell and wait in lobby vestibule at drop off and pick up for a staff member to deliver their children. Can not see in to program from lobby area.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
One of three new employee files reviewed did not have documentation of Universal Precautions training.		 —
?— IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
Two of three new employee files reviewed did not have documentation of drug testing results.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(b)(4) — The examination shall include the following: A written statement regarding modification of plans of care which require special attention because of medical conditions or allergies
Program did not follow parent request/physician modification of plans of care for child with medical condition. Special sippy cup was sent to program and was not used, even after physician note was downloaded in ProCare.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) — 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
One of four child files reviewed does not have documentation of birth date.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(c) — Staff shall not associate disciplinary action with food or use food as a reward
Candy is being used as a reward for potty training.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(2) — The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: The name of the director and name of the person in charge in the directors absence
There is a posting but it is not accurate or understood. Director was not present at consultants arrival, next person on listed no longer works at program, the third person in charge was present but did not think she was the person in charge. Staff present could not identify who was in charge during directors absence.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
At time of inspection two rooms were out of ratio. There were twelve children in the 3-5 year old room with one caregiver. The ratio for children age 3 is 1:10. The 1-2 year old room had six children with one caregiver, ratio for one's is 1:5.		 Yes
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
During consultant's private interviews with staff it was discovered that allegations against other staff members had been shared with the director, but these were not reported by staff or director.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(1) — Caregivers shall not: use time out for any child less than three (3) years of age
Caregivers in 30 month old classroom report using time out ("time away") with children under 3.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
Four child files reviewed did not have documentation of physical exams on file.		 Yes
?— 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.
One staff member working with children does not have fingerprints on file at this location.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival one teacher in the 2's classroom was asleep in the school age room, and other was outside of the classroom in the lobby. Ratio of 10:1		 Yes

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

Inspections (376)

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

Ownership

Cynthia Furney

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