Child care center ·
601 Orchard Place Parkway, Kendallville, IN 46755 ·
License 168223
Capacity 142. InfantToddlerTwo
Paths to QUALITY: Level 3
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
Director C.T. reported that the incident occurred, stating that CT used profanity and harsh language and also engaged in “tapping” a child’s hand as a method of inappropriate discipline. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(3) — Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The bottle shall be labeled with the childs name and date prepared
Consultant observed that one bottle in refrigerator did not have a name on it. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) — Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen
At time of visit consultant observed a staff member transporting a bowl of hot dogs for lunch with no covering on the bowl. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) — Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered
At time of visit consultant observed staff member in PK A serving lunch with no hair net or apron, and a staff person with no hair restraint or apron carrying food from kitchen to classroom. |
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).
On 4/23/2026 from 4:06pm to 4:26pm a male child (DOB 3/12/2024) was left alone on the playground with no direct supervision while the two staff took the rest of the class into the building. Ratio was 0:1. On 5/5/2026 a female child (DOB 6/16/2022) was left in her classroom with no direct supervision for approximately one minute when the rest of the children were taken by the three staff to the playground. Ratio at time was 0:1. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-35(c) — Caregivers in child care centers serving children with special needs shall have orientation and continuing training based on the special needs of the children in their care. If applicable, this training shall be in accordance with the childs IFSP (birth to two (2) years of age) or the childs IEP (three (3) years of age or older)
At time of visit program staff working with special needs children had not had orientation or training on the specific needs of the children in their care. Child involved jumped fence on 10/6/2025 and ran/walked down sidewalk to closest house. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Laundry room door was unlocked with multiple cleaners on the bottom shelf of storage rack and laundry detergents labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children within reach. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-148(a)(3) — The center shall form a resource team that maintains communication regarding the childs special needs and progress that consists of the following: Direct caregivers
At time of visit program did not have a resource team in place for a child with documented IEP and diagnoses. Child involved jumped fence on 10/6/2025 and ran/walked down sidewalk to closest house. |
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| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
Director and other staff members present report they believe on 6/30/2025 and 7/1/2025 a staff member who cared for children alone was under the influence of an illegal substance, leaving a group of one to three children with a caregiver who was not able to count in ratio. Video footage viewed also supported this, and staff member admitted use of a gummy. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
Director and other staff members present report they believe on 6/30/2025 and 7/1/2025 a staff member who cared for children alone was under the influence of an illegal substance, leaving a group of one to three children with a caregiver who was not able to effectively and responsibly supervise children. Video footage viewed also supported this, and staff member admitted use of a gummy to director. |
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
On 6/30/2025, when a staff member reported for her shift, director immediately suspected she was under the influence, but allowed her to be in a classroom alone with children, and did not immediately report to the child abuse hotline, or law enforcement. Director allowed same staff member to return on 7/1/2025 and work another morning shift alone with children, before pulling her aside to request she go for a drug screen. Director then self-reported to DCS and licensing. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Toddler 1 room had toys, brooms, dustpan, a Swiffer mop, a toilet brush, a rocking chair with a fabric cushion, and bibs stored in bathroom. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
On 6/30/2025, when a staff member reported for her shift, director immediately suspected she was under the influence, but allowed her to be in a classroom alone with children, and did not immediately report to licensing. Director allowed same staff member to return on 7/1/2025 and work another morning shift alone with children, before pulling her aside to request she go for a drug screen. Director then self-reported to DCS and licensing. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Toddler 1 room had previously opened items in refrigerator that were not labeled with open date (bag of cheese and leftovers); Infants 2 room had rice cereal container that was not labeled with open date. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Toddler 1 room had previously opened items in refrigerator that were not labeled with open date (bag of cheese and leftovers); Infants 2 room had rice cereal container that was not labeled with open date. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-143(d)(5) — The floor covering in infant and toddler rooms shall meet the following standards: The floor covering under and two (2) feet around the area used for diapering, feeding, and preparation of food shall be noncarpeted and easily cleaned
-Infants 2 room had an open tub of diapers stored on the changing table; -Toddler 1 room had a table placed directly against the diapering table, and a rug within two (2) feet of the diapering table; -PK 2 had a shelf placed directly against diapering table. |
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| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Bathroom in School Age 1 room had chipping paint on wall and no toilet bolt caps; Bathroom in School Age 2 room had loose tiles on floor. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Work/Break room was unlocked and contained a commercial laminator, disinfecting wipes, sunscreen, Cold & Flu medication, Children's Cough & Congestion medicine, Children's Allergy medication, Keurig descaling solution; -Toddler 1 room had Fastenal Gel Hand Sanitizer on the sink; -School Age 2 room had a mop containing Great Value Spray Mop Solution Refill. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
At time of visit, several bottles of KinderMed Children's Allergy Medicine and KinderMed Children's Cough & Congestion medication were located on welcome desk, accessible to children. At time of visit, kitchen, containing dish sanitizer and dish soap, was unlocked, with door open. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
At time of visit, two power tools were located on top of a cubby in food prep area, within reach of children. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) — Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring
Toddler 1 room had shredded paper which can not be measured and poured; Sensory table in Pre-K room and PK 2 were not open during free choice time, Pre-K room had blankets and other items stored on top of sensory table; 2's room did not have items in sensory table that can be measured and poured. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible as follows: Toddler 2 room had diaper wipes and vitamin A&D stored in bottom drawer of changing table behind a deterrent, and Swiffer mop with cleaning solution in bathroom; PK E room had shaving cream in a low drawer and hand sanitizer on top of a low shelf; Pre-K had a mop with Swiffer cleaner attached; PK 1 had a teacher bag in an unlocked cabinet; School age room had a Swiffer mop with Great Value auto spray mop solution attached. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
Two out of ten staff files reviewed did not have documentation of orientation. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
Refrigerator in school age room had a broken thermometer. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) — Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet
Caregiver in Infant 1 room did not wash hands before feeding infant. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
Two out of ten files reviewed had no dentist listed. Ten out of ten had no address for dentist. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Items in kitchen refrigerator were in small plastic containers with no opened date. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
Three out of ten files reviewed had no addresses listed for emergency contacts or authorized pick ups. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
Toddler 2 room had clothing items on changing table pad; Infant 2 room had open diapers and clothing stored on the counter within the two foot contamination zone; 2's room had a pillow on changing table. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Boys bathroom in school age room had a plunger. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
Nine out of ten children's files reviewed were missing addresses for parent employers. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Director self reported that on 3/14/24 a classroom of seven one year olds was left out of ratio due to a caregiver falling asleep during nap. Ratio was 7:0. Caregiver was let go from employment. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Director self reported that on 3/14/24 a classroom of seven one year olds was left out of supervision due to a caregiver falling asleep during nap. Caregiver was let go from employment. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-53 — Rest periods
4 of 9 classrooms (Toddler 2, Toddler 1, 2's, PK1) were too dark at rest time. Consultant could not see the children from the doorway. Staff need to be able to see children's chest rise and fall during naptime. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-107(a) — The center shall keep all hallways, stairways, corridors, aisles, and exits lighted and free from obstructions at all times
When consulted arrived it was naptime. All hallway lights in program were off, very dark. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Ice melt was still in the hallway by playground, accessible. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-153(a) — Each child shall have an individual cot, bed, or crib equipped with bedding and maintained in sanitary and safe condition
Nap items in the 2's room were all stacked together on top of the top cot in room. Individual nap items need to be stored separate in order to be sanitary. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items
Menus posted throughout the program are outdated, no current menu visible. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans
Lesson plans in classrooms are outdated. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Food in both the storage room refrigerator and the kitchen refrigerator not labeled with open or prepared dates: butters, hardboiled eggs, bag of fruit mix, cheeses, salsas, applesauce. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 7/18/23 a one year old male was left alone on the playground. There were 2 teachers and a First Steps consultant present with the class. The video shows that the child left the group as they were headed inside and hid behind the climber on playground. The teachers did not count before going inside. The child was left alone outside for 4 minutes before being discovered by the maintenance person who then brought him in to director. Director brought him to classroom, teachers still had no idea he was missing. Due to the child being left alone on the playground he was unsupervised. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 7/18/23 a one year old male was left alone on the playground. There were 2 teachers and a First Steps consultant present with the class. The video shows that the child left the group as they were headed inside and hid behind the climber on playground. The teachers did not count before going inside. The child was left alone outside for 4 minutes before being discovered by the maintenance person who then brought him in to director. Director brought him to classroom, teachers still had no idea he was missing. Due to the child being left alone on the playground they were out of ratio with no caregiver with this child. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
Director C.T. reported that the incident occurred, stating that CT used profanity and harsh language and also engaged in “tapping” a child’s hand as a method of inappropriate discipline. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) — Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen
At time of visit consultant observed a staff member transporting a bowl of hot dogs for lunch with no covering on the bowl. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) — Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered
At time of visit consultant observed staff member in PK A serving lunch with no hair net or apron, and a staff person with no hair restraint or apron carrying food from kitchen to classroom. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(3) — Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The bottle shall be labeled with the childs name and date prepared
Consultant observed that one bottle in refrigerator did not have a name on it. |
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).
On 4/23/2026 from 4:06pm to 4:26pm a male child (DOB 3/12/2024) was left alone on the playground with no direct supervision while the two staff took the rest of the class into the building. Ratio was 0:1. On 5/5/2026 a female child (DOB 6/16/2022) was left in her classroom with no direct supervision for approximately one minute when the rest of the children were taken by the three staff to the playground. Ratio at time was 0:1. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(c) — Caregivers in child care centers serving children with special needs shall have orientation and continuing training based on the special needs of the children in their care. If applicable, this training shall be in accordance with the childs IFSP (birth to two (2) years of age) or the childs IEP (three (3) years of age or older)
At time of visit program staff working with special needs children had not had orientation or training on the specific needs of the children in their care. Child involved jumped fence on 10/6/2025 and ran/walked down sidewalk to closest house. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-148(a)(3) — The center shall form a resource team that maintains communication regarding the childs special needs and progress that consists of the following: Direct caregivers
At time of visit program did not have a resource team in place for a child with documented IEP and diagnoses. Child involved jumped fence on 10/6/2025 and ran/walked down sidewalk to closest house. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Work/Break room was unlocked and contained a commercial laminator, disinfecting wipes, sunscreen, Cold & Flu medication, Children's Cough & Congestion medicine, Children's Allergy medication, Keurig descaling solution; -Toddler 1 room had Fastenal Gel Hand Sanitizer on the sink; -School Age 2 room had a mop containing Great Value Spray Mop Solution Refill. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
Director and other staff members present report they believe on 6/30/2025 and 7/1/2025 a staff member who cared for children alone was under the influence of an illegal substance, leaving a group of one to three children with a caregiver who was not able to count in ratio. Video footage viewed also supported this, and staff member admitted use of a gummy. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
Three out of ten files reviewed had no addresses listed for emergency contacts or authorized pick ups. |
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
On 6/30/2025, when a staff member reported for her shift, director immediately suspected she was under the influence, but allowed her to be in a classroom alone with children, and did not immediately report to the child abuse hotline, or law enforcement. Director allowed same staff member to return on 7/1/2025 and work another morning shift alone with children, before pulling her aside to request she go for a drug screen. Director then self-reported to DCS and licensing. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Toddler 1 room had toys, brooms, dustpan, a Swiffer mop, a toilet brush, a rocking chair with a fabric cushion, and bibs stored in bathroom. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
On 6/30/2025, when a staff member reported for her shift, director immediately suspected she was under the influence, but allowed her to be in a classroom alone with children, and did not immediately report to licensing. Director allowed same staff member to return on 7/1/2025 and work another morning shift alone with children, before pulling her aside to request she go for a drug screen. Director then self-reported to DCS and licensing. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Toddler 1 room had previously opened items in refrigerator that were not labeled with open date (bag of cheese and leftovers); Infants 2 room had rice cereal container that was not labeled with open date. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Toddler 1 room had previously opened items in refrigerator that were not labeled with open date (bag of cheese and leftovers); Infants 2 room had rice cereal container that was not labeled with open date. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-143(d)(5) — The floor covering in infant and toddler rooms shall meet the following standards: The floor covering under and two (2) feet around the area used for diapering, feeding, and preparation of food shall be noncarpeted and easily cleaned
-Infants 2 room had an open tub of diapers stored on the changing table; -Toddler 1 room had a table placed directly against the diapering table, and a rug within two (2) feet of the diapering table; -PK 2 had a shelf placed directly against diapering table. |
— |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Bathroom in School Age 1 room had chipping paint on wall and no toilet bolt caps; Bathroom in School Age 2 room had loose tiles on floor. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
Director and other staff members present report they believe on 6/30/2025 and 7/1/2025 a staff member who cared for children alone was under the influence of an illegal substance, leaving a group of one to three children with a caregiver who was not able to effectively and responsibly supervise children. Video footage viewed also supported this, and staff member admitted use of a gummy to director. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
At time of visit, two power tools were located on top of a cubby in food prep area, within reach of children. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
At time of visit, several bottles of KinderMed Children's Allergy Medicine and KinderMed Children's Cough & Congestion medication were located on welcome desk, accessible to children. At time of visit, kitchen, containing dish sanitizer and dish soap, was unlocked, with door open. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible as follows: Toddler 2 room had diaper wipes and vitamin A&D stored in bottom drawer of changing table behind a deterrent, and Swiffer mop with cleaning solution in bathroom; PK E room had shaving cream in a low drawer and hand sanitizer on top of a low shelf; Pre-K had a mop with Swiffer cleaner attached; PK 1 had a teacher bag in an unlocked cabinet; School age room had a Swiffer mop with Great Value auto spray mop solution attached. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) — Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring
Toddler 1 room had shredded paper which can not be measured and poured; Sensory table in Pre-K room and PK 2 were not open during free choice time, Pre-K room had blankets and other items stored on top of sensory table; 2's room did not have items in sensory table that can be measured and poured. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
Two out of ten staff files reviewed did not have documentation of orientation. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Items in kitchen refrigerator were in small plastic containers with no opened date. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
Toddler 2 room had clothing items on changing table pad; Infant 2 room had open diapers and clothing stored on the counter within the two foot contamination zone; 2's room had a pillow on changing table. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Boys bathroom in school age room had a plunger. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
Nine out of ten children's files reviewed were missing addresses for parent employers. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
Refrigerator in school age room had a broken thermometer. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
Two out of ten files reviewed had no dentist listed. Ten out of ten had no address for dentist. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) — Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet
Caregiver in Infant 1 room did not wash hands before feeding infant. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Director self reported that on 3/14/24 a classroom of seven one year olds was left out of ratio due to a caregiver falling asleep during nap. Ratio was 7:0. Caregiver was let go from employment. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Director self reported that on 3/14/24 a classroom of seven one year olds was left out of supervision due to a caregiver falling asleep during nap. Caregiver was let go from employment. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-53 — Rest periods
4 of 9 classrooms (Toddler 2, Toddler 1, 2's, PK1) were too dark at rest time. Consultant could not see the children from the doorway. Staff need to be able to see children's chest rise and fall during naptime. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-107(a) — The center shall keep all hallways, stairways, corridors, aisles, and exits lighted and free from obstructions at all times
When consulted arrived it was naptime. All hallway lights in program were off, very dark. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Ice melt was still in the hallway by playground, accessible. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-153(a) — Each child shall have an individual cot, bed, or crib equipped with bedding and maintained in sanitary and safe condition
Nap items in the 2's room were all stacked together on top of the top cot in room. Individual nap items need to be stored separate in order to be sanitary. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items
Menus posted throughout the program are outdated, no current menu visible. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans
Lesson plans in classrooms are outdated. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Food in both the storage room refrigerator and the kitchen refrigerator not labeled with open or prepared dates: butters, hardboiled eggs, bag of fruit mix, cheeses, salsas, applesauce. |
Yes |
| ? | — |
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Laundry room door was unlocked with multiple cleaners on the bottom shelf of storage rack and laundry detergents labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children within reach. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 7/18/23 a one year old male was left alone on the playground. There were 2 teachers and a First Steps consultant present with the class. The video shows that the child left the group as they were headed inside and hid behind the climber on playground. The teachers did not count before going inside. The child was left alone outside for 4 minutes before being discovered by the maintenance person who then brought him in to director. Director brought him to classroom, teachers still had no idea he was missing. Due to the child being left alone on the playground he was unsupervised. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 7/18/23 a one year old male was left alone on the playground. There were 2 teachers and a First Steps consultant present with the class. The video shows that the child left the group as they were headed inside and hid behind the climber on playground. The teachers did not count before going inside. The child was left alone outside for 4 minutes before being discovered by the maintenance person who then brought him in to director. Director brought him to classroom, teachers still had no idea he was missing. Due to the child being left alone on the playground they were out of ratio with no caregiver with this child. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-148(a)(3) — The center shall form a resource team that maintains communication regarding the childs special needs and progress that consists of the following: Direct caregivers
At time of visit program did not have a resource team in place for a child with documented IEP and diagnoses. Child involved jumped fence on 10/6/2025 and ran/walked down sidewalk to closest house. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
Director C.T. reported that the incident occurred, stating that CT used profanity and harsh language and also engaged in “tapping” a child’s hand as a method of inappropriate discipline. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(3) — Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The bottle shall be labeled with the childs name and date prepared
Consultant observed that one bottle in refrigerator did not have a name on it. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) — Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen
At time of visit consultant observed a staff member transporting a bowl of hot dogs for lunch with no covering on the bowl. |
Yes |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) — Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered
At time of visit consultant observed staff member in PK A serving lunch with no hair net or apron, and a staff person with no hair restraint or apron carrying food from kitchen to classroom. |
Yes |
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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).
On 4/23/2026 from 4:06pm to 4:26pm a male child (DOB 3/12/2024) was left alone on the playground with no direct supervision while the two staff took the rest of the class into the building. Ratio was 0:1. On 5/5/2026 a female child (DOB 6/16/2022) was left in her classroom with no direct supervision for approximately one minute when the rest of the children were taken by the three staff to the playground. Ratio at time was 0:1. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-35(c) — Caregivers in child care centers serving children with special needs shall have orientation and continuing training based on the special needs of the children in their care. If applicable, this training shall be in accordance with the childs IFSP (birth to two (2) years of age) or the childs IEP (three (3) years of age or older)
At time of visit program staff working with special needs children had not had orientation or training on the specific needs of the children in their care. Child involved jumped fence on 10/6/2025 and ran/walked down sidewalk to closest house. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Laundry room door was unlocked with multiple cleaners on the bottom shelf of storage rack and laundry detergents labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children within reach. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Work/Break room was unlocked and contained a commercial laminator, disinfecting wipes, sunscreen, Cold & Flu medication, Children's Cough & Congestion medicine, Children's Allergy medication, Keurig descaling solution; -Toddler 1 room had Fastenal Gel Hand Sanitizer on the sink; -School Age 2 room had a mop containing Great Value Spray Mop Solution Refill. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
Director and other staff members present report they believe on 6/30/2025 and 7/1/2025 a staff member who cared for children alone was under the influence of an illegal substance, leaving a group of one to three children with a caregiver who was not able to count in ratio. Video footage viewed also supported this, and staff member admitted use of a gummy. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
Director and other staff members present report they believe on 6/30/2025 and 7/1/2025 a staff member who cared for children alone was under the influence of an illegal substance, leaving a group of one to three children with a caregiver who was not able to effectively and responsibly supervise children. Video footage viewed also supported this, and staff member admitted use of a gummy to director. |
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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
On 6/30/2025, when a staff member reported for her shift, director immediately suspected she was under the influence, but allowed her to be in a classroom alone with children, and did not immediately report to the child abuse hotline, or law enforcement. Director allowed same staff member to return on 7/1/2025 and work another morning shift alone with children, before pulling her aside to request she go for a drug screen. Director then self-reported to DCS and licensing. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Toddler 1 room had toys, brooms, dustpan, a Swiffer mop, a toilet brush, a rocking chair with a fabric cushion, and bibs stored in bathroom. |
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470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
On 6/30/2025, when a staff member reported for her shift, director immediately suspected she was under the influence, but allowed her to be in a classroom alone with children, and did not immediately report to licensing. Director allowed same staff member to return on 7/1/2025 and work another morning shift alone with children, before pulling her aside to request she go for a drug screen. Director then self-reported to DCS and licensing. |
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410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Toddler 1 room had previously opened items in refrigerator that were not labeled with open date (bag of cheese and leftovers); Infants 2 room had rice cereal container that was not labeled with open date. |
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410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Toddler 1 room had previously opened items in refrigerator that were not labeled with open date (bag of cheese and leftovers); Infants 2 room had rice cereal container that was not labeled with open date. |
Yes |
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