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Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program

Child care center · 1115 West Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · License 167680

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Violation history (201)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 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
Kitchen refrigerator and dry goods areas had previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
At time of visit consultant observed staff did not wash each child's hands after diaper changes. This is a repeat citation.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
At time of visit consultant observed staff in Red/Infant room did not wash hands after every diaper change. This is a repeat citation.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Silver bathroom had diapers in trash can with no lid.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Sanctuary large motor area had hand sanitizer on a desk in an unlocked closet; -Blue room had Desitin in a cubby in the open diaper cubby area; -Purple room had Disinfectant wipes in a lower cabinet with a broken lock, and cleaning supplies including Quat and disinfectant wipes in an unlocked upper cabinet.		 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
-Bathroom by Rainbow/School Age room had a plunger stored inside. -Blue room had a Kroger bag hanging on the door handle inside bathroom containing an open can of infant formula and clothing items.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Purple Room had an unlocked cabinet with children's Tylenol, Infant Ibuprofen, Infant Motrin drops, Children's Benadryl; and an unlocked cabinet with Clorox wipes, Quat, Palmolive Dish Soap, table/counter cleaner; -Orange Room had a sanitizer spray bottle on the sink; and an unlocked cabinet with Ala's Totally Awesome Cleaning Vinegar, shaving cream, Wizard Air Refresher. -Green Room was not being used but had an unlocked door containing tools, paint, and a ladder. -Two classrooms had tall fans sitting on tables that could fall over.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Consultant observed three children in Orange Room not washing hands after diaper changes.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Staff in Orange Room was observed changing diapers for three children, with no handwashing after each one.		 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
Gold, Full-Time Pre-K, and School Age Rooms had plungers in bathrooms. Orange Room had a sweatshirt hanging on bathroom door and a block on the floor.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
At time of visit, consultant observed staff in Orange Room did not sanitize diapering table between three diaper changes.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
Cribs in Infant Room were not placed three feet apart. According to Infant Room staff, they try to put them head to foot.		 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
Infant Room had Unlabeled sippy cups in refrigerator. Spouts of cups were also not covered. Purple Room had unlabeled snacks in cabinet.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-128 — Hand cleaning and drying procedure
Manual dishwashing procedure was not posted in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-128 — Hand cleaning and drying procedure
Manual dishwashing procedure was not posted in kitchen.		 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
Bathroom in Gold room had plunger and a chair with a cloth seat and back. Bathroom in Blue room had toilet paper stored on top of holder. Bathroom used for Red Room had broom and dustpan, plunger, mop, swiffer mop, and a chair with a cloth seat and back. Bathroom in Silver room had toilet paper stored on back of toilet and a Walmart bag with flour stored on the floor.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Kitchen trash can did not have a lid.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Kitchen trash can did not have a lid.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Children in Gold room did not wash hands before sitting down for afternoon snack.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
Previously opened food items in kitchen refrigerator and dry goods area were not labeled with opened date. Bag of snack foods stored on floor.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Staff in Gold Room did not wash hands after diapering a child.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Highchair being used on top of counter in Lavender Room very unsafe. Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of Children' accessible as follows: Orange Room had diaper wipes, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, A&D Ointment and Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Spray under unlocked changing table; Green Room had a teacher bag in a cubby; Purple Room had a teacher bag hanging in a cubby and shaving gel in an unlocked cabinet; Silver Room had a teacher bag hanging on the door; Blue Room had a teacher bag hanging in a cubby with medication inside and sunscreen in a cubby.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Green Room had towels in a wire basket on diapering table; Yellow Room had a chair stored on the diapering table.		 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
Gold Room had books in the bathroom. Silver Room had a plunger in the bathroom.		 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
Items that cannot be sanitized stored in bathrooms: Green room had a broom in bathroom; Gold bathroom had a broom, swiffer, books and a cloth chair; Big Blue room had a broom stored; Red room had a plunger stored in bathroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Children's shoes stored on changing table in Yellow Room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children: Baby Blue room had cleaning spray bottles and Lysol spray in unlocked changing table cabinet; School Age Room had Lysol wipes accessible to children; School age bathroom had a plug in deoderizer.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
At time of visit consultant observed staff did not wash each child's hands after diaper changes. This is a repeat citation.		 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
Kitchen refrigerator and dry goods areas had previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Silver bathroom had diapers in trash can with no lid.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Sanctuary large motor area had hand sanitizer on a desk in an unlocked closet; -Blue room had Desitin in a cubby in the open diaper cubby area; -Purple room had Disinfectant wipes in a lower cabinet with a broken lock, and cleaning supplies including Quat and disinfectant wipes in an unlocked upper cabinet.		 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
-Bathroom by Rainbow/School Age room had a plunger stored inside. -Blue room had a Kroger bag hanging on the door handle inside bathroom containing an open can of infant formula and clothing items.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
At time of visit consultant observed staff in Red/Infant room did not wash hands after every diaper change. This is a repeat citation.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Purple Room had an unlocked cabinet with children's Tylenol, Infant Ibuprofen, Infant Motrin drops, Children's Benadryl; and an unlocked cabinet with Clorox wipes, Quat, Palmolive Dish Soap, table/counter cleaner; -Orange Room had a sanitizer spray bottle on the sink; and an unlocked cabinet with Ala's Totally Awesome Cleaning Vinegar, shaving cream, Wizard Air Refresher. -Green Room was not being used but had an unlocked door containing tools, paint, and a ladder. -Two classrooms had tall fans sitting on tables that could fall over.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Consultant observed three children in Orange Room not washing hands after diaper changes.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Staff in Orange Room was observed changing diapers for three children, with no handwashing after each one.		 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
Gold, Full-Time Pre-K, and School Age Rooms had plungers in bathrooms. Orange Room had a sweatshirt hanging on bathroom door and a block on the floor.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
At time of visit, consultant observed staff in Orange Room did not sanitize diapering table between three diaper changes.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
Cribs in Infant Room were not placed three feet apart. According to Infant Room staff, they try to put them head to foot.		 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
Infant Room had Unlabeled sippy cups in refrigerator. Spouts of cups were also not covered. Purple Room had unlabeled snacks in cabinet.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-128 — Hand cleaning and drying procedure
Manual dishwashing procedure was not posted in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-128 — Hand cleaning and drying procedure
Manual dishwashing procedure was not posted in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Children in Gold room did not wash hands before sitting down for afternoon snack.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
Previously opened food items in kitchen refrigerator and dry goods area were not labeled with opened date. Bag of snack foods stored on floor.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Staff in Gold Room did not wash hands after diapering a child.		 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
Bathroom in Gold room had plunger and a chair with a cloth seat and back. Bathroom in Blue room had toilet paper stored on top of holder. Bathroom used for Red Room had broom and dustpan, plunger, mop, swiffer mop, and a chair with a cloth seat and back. Bathroom in Silver room had toilet paper stored on back of toilet and a Walmart bag with flour stored on the floor.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Kitchen trash can did not have a lid.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Kitchen trash can did not have a lid.		 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
Gold Room had books in the bathroom. Silver Room had a plunger in the bathroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Green Room had towels in a wire basket on diapering table; Yellow Room had a chair stored on the diapering table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Highchair being used on top of counter in Lavender Room very unsafe. Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of Children' accessible as follows: Orange Room had diaper wipes, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, A&D Ointment and Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Spray under unlocked changing table; Green Room had a teacher bag in a cubby; Purple Room had a teacher bag hanging in a cubby and shaving gel in an unlocked cabinet; Silver Room had a teacher bag hanging on the door; Blue Room had a teacher bag hanging in a cubby with medication inside and sunscreen in a cubby.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children: Baby Blue room had cleaning spray bottles and Lysol spray in unlocked changing table cabinet; School Age Room had Lysol wipes accessible to children; School age bathroom had a plug in deoderizer.		 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
Items that cannot be sanitized stored in bathrooms: Green room had a broom in bathroom; Gold bathroom had a broom, swiffer, books and a cloth chair; Big Blue room had a broom stored; Red room had a plunger stored in bathroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Children's shoes stored on changing table in Yellow Room.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid.		 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
Kitchen refrigerator and dry goods areas had previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
At time of visit consultant observed staff did not wash each child's hands after diaper changes. This is a repeat citation.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
At time of visit consultant observed staff in Red/Infant room did not wash hands after every diaper change. This is a repeat citation.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Silver bathroom had diapers in trash can with no lid.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Sanctuary large motor area had hand sanitizer on a desk in an unlocked closet; -Blue room had Desitin in a cubby in the open diaper cubby area; -Purple room had Disinfectant wipes in a lower cabinet with a broken lock, and cleaning supplies including Quat and disinfectant wipes in an unlocked upper cabinet.		 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
-Bathroom by Rainbow/School Age room had a plunger stored inside. -Blue room had a Kroger bag hanging on the door handle inside bathroom containing an open can of infant formula and clothing items.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Purple Room had an unlocked cabinet with children's Tylenol, Infant Ibuprofen, Infant Motrin drops, Children's Benadryl; and an unlocked cabinet with Clorox wipes, Quat, Palmolive Dish Soap, table/counter cleaner; -Orange Room had a sanitizer spray bottle on the sink; and an unlocked cabinet with Ala's Totally Awesome Cleaning Vinegar, shaving cream, Wizard Air Refresher. -Green Room was not being used but had an unlocked door containing tools, paint, and a ladder. -Two classrooms had tall fans sitting on tables that could fall over.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Consultant observed three children in Orange Room not washing hands after diaper changes.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Staff in Orange Room was observed changing diapers for three children, with no handwashing after each one.		 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
Gold, Full-Time Pre-K, and School Age Rooms had plungers in bathrooms. Orange Room had a sweatshirt hanging on bathroom door and a block on the floor.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
At time of visit, consultant observed staff in Orange Room did not sanitize diapering table between three diaper changes.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
Cribs in Infant Room were not placed three feet apart. According to Infant Room staff, they try to put them head to foot.		 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
Infant Room had Unlabeled sippy cups in refrigerator. Spouts of cups were also not covered. Purple Room had unlabeled snacks in cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Staff in Gold Room did not wash hands after diapering a child.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-128 — Hand cleaning and drying procedure
Manual dishwashing procedure was not posted in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-128 — Hand cleaning and drying procedure
Manual dishwashing procedure was not posted in kitchen.		 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
Bathroom in Gold room had plunger and a chair with a cloth seat and back. Bathroom in Blue room had toilet paper stored on top of holder. Bathroom used for Red Room had broom and dustpan, plunger, mop, swiffer mop, and a chair with a cloth seat and back. Bathroom in Silver room had toilet paper stored on back of toilet and a Walmart bag with flour stored on the floor.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Kitchen trash can did not have a lid.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Kitchen trash can did not have a lid.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Children in Gold room did not wash hands before sitting down for afternoon snack.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
Previously opened food items in kitchen refrigerator and dry goods area were not labeled with opened date. Bag of snack foods stored on floor.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Highchair being used on top of counter in Lavender Room very unsafe. Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of Children' accessible as follows: Orange Room had diaper wipes, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, A&D Ointment and Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Spray under unlocked changing table; Green Room had a teacher bag in a cubby; Purple Room had a teacher bag hanging in a cubby and shaving gel in an unlocked cabinet; Silver Room had a teacher bag hanging on the door; Blue Room had a teacher bag hanging in a cubby with medication inside and sunscreen in a cubby.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Green Room had towels in a wire basket on diapering table; Yellow Room had a chair stored on the diapering table.		 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
Gold Room had books in the bathroom. Silver Room had a plunger in the bathroom.		 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
Items that cannot be sanitized stored in bathrooms: Green room had a broom in bathroom; Gold bathroom had a broom, swiffer, books and a cloth chair; Big Blue room had a broom stored; Red room had a plunger stored in bathroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Children's shoes stored on changing table in Yellow Room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children: Baby Blue room had cleaning spray bottles and Lysol spray in unlocked changing table cabinet; School Age Room had Lysol wipes accessible to children; School age bathroom had a plug in deoderizer.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Kitchen trash can did not have a lid.		 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
Kitchen refrigerator and dry goods areas had previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
At time of visit consultant observed staff in Red/Infant room did not wash hands after every diaper change. This is a repeat citation.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Silver bathroom had diapers in trash can with no lid.		 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
-Bathroom by Rainbow/School Age room had a plunger stored inside. -Blue room had a Kroger bag hanging on the door handle inside bathroom containing an open can of infant formula and clothing items.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
At time of visit consultant observed staff did not wash each child's hands after diaper changes. This is a repeat citation.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Sanctuary large motor area had hand sanitizer on a desk in an unlocked closet; -Blue room had Desitin in a cubby in the open diaper cubby area; -Purple room had Disinfectant wipes in a lower cabinet with a broken lock, and cleaning supplies including Quat and disinfectant wipes in an unlocked upper cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Purple Room had an unlocked cabinet with children's Tylenol, Infant Ibuprofen, Infant Motrin drops, Children's Benadryl; and an unlocked cabinet with Clorox wipes, Quat, Palmolive Dish Soap, table/counter cleaner; -Orange Room had a sanitizer spray bottle on the sink; and an unlocked cabinet with Ala's Totally Awesome Cleaning Vinegar, shaving cream, Wizard Air Refresher. -Green Room was not being used but had an unlocked door containing tools, paint, and a ladder. -Two classrooms had tall fans sitting on tables that could fall over.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Staff in Orange Room was observed changing diapers for three children, with no handwashing after each one.		 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
Gold, Full-Time Pre-K, and School Age Rooms had plungers in bathrooms. Orange Room had a sweatshirt hanging on bathroom door and a block on the floor.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Consultant observed three children in Orange Room not washing hands after diaper changes.		 Yes

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

Inspections (215)

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

Ownership

Praise Lutheran Church

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