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La Petite Academy

Child care center · 7219 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 · License 168577

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Capacity 128. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 4

Violation history (500)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually Staff member hired on 9/30/24 does not have documentation of a TB test on file at program.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(i)(2) — Staff shall take the following steps to maintain the child care center: Keep the child care center in a sanitary condition at all times Walls throughout program dirty/colored on, rugs dirty with debris, floors not clean, toy shelving and toy buckets dirty.	—
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) — Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom A box containing an epi-pen was unlocked, on low window sill in lobby office space, accessible to children.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation PreK classroom had twelve children ages 3-5 with one caregiver, ratio 12:1. Ratio for three year olds is 11:1, that room was over ratio.	—
?	—	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 A tub of diaper creams under unlocked cabinet of changing table in Toddlers 1, accessible.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(b)(2) — The center shall provide tables and chairs in each child care area as follows: A minimum of one (1) chair and table space per child regularly cared for in the room/area There were nine children in Toddler 2, but only three child sized chairs available.	—
?	—	IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The provider does not have documentation of a current criminal history check for KS. They expired on 5/11/2026.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation In the infant room, two staff were present with 6 infants. One staff present in the room had expired fingerprints, making the ratio 6:1.	—
?	—	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 11/25/24, a three year old child was left alone on the playground, unsupervised.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Three new employees completing onboarding trainings in the building have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. One staff member working in a classroom with children has expired prints, has not submitted new fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation One of two caregivers in Preschool 1 had expired fingerprints, can not be counted in ratio. Ratio of classroom was one qualified caregiver to fourteen three and four year olds: 1:14. Required ratio for three's is 1:11.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-127(3) — Caregivers shall: make toys available on low, open shelves so children can choose their own selections Early Preschool 2's room was in free play time when consultant arrived. Only items available for the seven children present were blocks and books, shelving units containing toys were turned around/made inaccessible.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open Two's classroom door to playground was propped open with a lego block, no mesh screen on door.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children: Twos 1 - Desitin and aquaphor under unlocked changing table, Toddlers 2- tub of sunscrren and exema cream on low shelf in unlocked cabinet, Toddlers 1 - tub with 15 diaper creams under unlocked changing table, Preschool 1 - teacher purses on low shelf in unlocked cabinet.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation Program self reported two separate ratio incidents: On 4/14/26 a three year old child was unattended on the playground for ten minutes, leaving her out of ratio with no qualified caregiver, ratio of 0:1. On 4/15/26 five children exited the gated playground and were unsupervised outside of the playground leaving them out of ratio without a qualfied caregiver, ratio of 0:5.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-140(c) — Caregivers shall assist and assure that each toddler washes their hands before each meal While consultant present children in Toddlers 2 did not wash hands before eating breakfast, went straight to table from play time.	—
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times Program self reported two separate lack of supervision incidents: On 4/14/26 a three year old child was left unattended on the playground for ten minutes. On 4/15/26 five children shook open locked playground gate and exited the playground, were unsupervised for over one minute outside of the playground. At time of consultant's visit today a large floor mat was leaning against the end of a crib, blocking infant staff's view of child that was in crib.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-68 — Playground design Program self reported two separate incidents concerning supervision on the playground. Videos support that the caregivers in one incident sat in chairs and did not interact with children in all areas of the playground or make sure that all children were visible before leaving a child on the playground. In the second incident the caregiver did not ensure visibility of the students shaking/escaping from the gate or move from a bench on the playground to view children.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Staff member in Toddlers 2 did not wash hands before serving breakfast.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually One staff file reviewed had expired child abuse and neglect training on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(4) — Caregivers shall not: use punishment to correct unacceptable behavior Program self reported an incident that occurred on Dec 18. A staff member used punishment with a two year old as a response to unacceptable behavior. Staff member is no longer employed at program.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(1) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Inflict corporal punishment in any manner upon a childs body Program self reported an incident that occurred on Dec 18. A staff member used punishment with a two year old as a response to unacceptable behavior. This punishment included physically lifting child by arm. Staff member is no longer employed at program.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of TB tests/results.	Yes
?	—	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 Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of physical examinations.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) — 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of universal precautions training.	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 that on 5/9/25 a two year old child was left unattended on the playground, leaving that child unsupervised.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) — Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables Two of two infants in high chairs did not have safety belts secured.	Yes
?	—	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 two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of drug testing or results.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(j) — Staff shall not do major cleaning, except for spills after meals and art projects, while children are present in the area being cleaned Caregiver in Blue 3/4 room was doing a full floor mop while children were napping on cots.	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 Program self reported to licensing that a two year old child was left unattended on the playground on 5/9/25. Licensing directed program to report to DCS. Program did not call and report.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation Program self-reported that on 5/9/25 a two year old child was left unattended on the playground, leaving that child out of ratio with no qualified caregiver, ratio 0:1.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of orientations.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) — Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet Toilet papers not on holder, not dispensed in sanitary manner: tp on top of storage unit in both 2's room, tp on top of dispenser in one bathroom in 3/4 room, on floor in other restroom in 3/4 room.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials Two's room had no books available to children, bookshelf empty. Baskets labeled for art materals were empty. (paper, crayons, markers, etc)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(1)(g) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: Equipment and materials to supply the following learning centers: Quiet/individual Quiet/calm corners not distinguishable in any of the age two and older classrooms.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) — Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables Child in infant room was being fed by caregiver, seated in highchair, safety belt was not being used.	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). One of two caregivers in infant room has expired prints so does not count as a qualified caregiver, putting the room was out of ratio with one qualified caregiver to seven infants. Infant ratio should be 1:4.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Two staff members have expired fingerprints on file with the division.	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 Two year old child was in time out in classroom at time of consultant's visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Age 3-4 room: 7 tubes of diaper cream in restroom drawer, 3 tubes of diaper cream under changing tables in 2's room (unlocked), sunscreen in low child's cubby in 2's room	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding Three of Four infant/1's highchairs missing belts.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation Program self reported an incident on 11/25/24, a three year old child was left alone on the playground, without a qualified caregiver, ratio was 0:1.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center One staff member hired on 9/30/24 and one hired on 2/26/24 do not have documentation of physical examinations on file at program.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(2) — The director responsibilities shall include the following: Orientation of newly employed child caregivers Staff member hired on 9/30/24 does not have documentation of a completed orientation on file at program.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter Staff member hired on 2/26/24 does not have documentation of first aid training on file with program.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. Child involved in incident on 11/25/24 does not have record of immunizations on file at program.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping Two infant cots were occupied at time of inspection, were only about 6 inches apart. Occupied cots need to be three feet or more apart.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-122 — Infant/Toddler Charts and Records Daily record charts not being maintained for infants.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-125(3) — Caregivers shall: respect the individual childs schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering Infant record charts indicate that diaper changes happen every two hours, but no indication that if a child needs theirs changed outside of that schedule it is being done. Checks for all kids in the room are at the same time multiple days, many with bm's at the two hour check.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation Program self-reported an incident that took place on 9/30/24: two two-year-olds unsupervised on a playground, leaving them out of ratio without a qualified caregiver, ratio was 2:0.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times Program self-reported an incident that took place on 9/30/24: two two-year-olds were unsupervised on a playground.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(h) — The center shall keep all screens in good repair and all unscreened windows and doors closed Based on a complaint received, the program had the front door propped open on 5/3/10. There is no screen door on main door at the program. All unscreened doors must remain closed.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(f) — All child care centers initially licensed after the effective date of this rule shall maintain a temperature not more than seventy-eight (78) degrees Fahrenheit Program's 2's rooms air conditioner is not working, one of three units in program. Temperature in the room was 77.4 at 9:00 am at time of inspection, with temperatures expected to rise to 90 degrees today. Caregivers report it has been out since mid last week and very warm, especially at nap time. Program put a work order in on 5/16/24. Consultant closed that room at time of inspection, children moved to an open room until the air conditioner is repaired and temperature regulated.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records Children's files not complete: 3/10 files reviewed do not have an authorized pick up or emergency contacts listed, 4/10 have incomplete doctor or dentist information, 2/10 do not have complete d emergency treatment authorization.	Yes
?	—	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 8/9 staff files reviewed do not have documentation of physicals.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Toilet paper not dispensed sanitarily in 5's room, roll sitting on top of trash can lid. Also in 3/4's room no toilet paper on dispenser, but placed on a shelf. There is also a plunger in the 3/4's restroom.	Yes
?	—	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 3/9 staff files reviewed do not have documentation of current UP training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test 2/9 staff files reviewed were missing documentation of diploma.	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 7/10 child files reviewed do not have documentation of a physical examination.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items Ratio charts not in every room (missing in 5's, green toddler, 3/4's, 2's), not all rooms have signed First Aid directives posted (infant, 1's)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-58 — Basic schedule of activities No daily schedule in 3/4's or green toddler rooms.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter 2/9 employee files reviewed do not have documentation of first aid training.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24 — Current BCC approved food service training for at least one staff member responsible for the operation of the kitchen. A person with BCC approved food service training will be present whenever meals or snacks are served. There is currently noone on staff trained in food service. Director is registered for a course, but has not completed it.	Yes
?	—	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 1/9 staff files reviewed did not have documentation of drug testing being completed.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans No lesson plans posted in 3/4 or 5's.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation Program does not have an orientation checklist staff sign, none in files.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter 9/9 staff files reviewed do not have documentation of current tb testing.	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 4/10 child files reviewed do not have documentation of birth date in file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-133 — Toddler equipment There are not riding toys in either of the two 1's rooms.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. 4/10 child files reviewed do not have documentation of immunizations.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper There is not an easel with paper and paint available in 5's, 3/4's, 3's, or 2's rooms.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance Some floors in program not swept/vaccumed/and or mopped - PreK1, Preschool. Shelving units throughout program need cleaned. Program walls have peeling paint, dirty, need fresh paint.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials (duplicate)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas Kitchen vents dirty.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies Program not following child grouping policy in the morning.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-57 — General program components Transition time is not effective in guiding children from lunch time to nap time in preschool room, staff not engaged.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials There are not easels and paint available in preschool and 4/5 classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance Sinks throughout program need replaced/repaired - 2's, back room. Floors througout program are not clean, linoleum and rugs. Changing table in 2's room needs replaced.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) — Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor Drinking fountain in Early Preschool room is open for children, stream does not rise 2 inches above guard.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Preschool room - toilet paper on top of dispenser not sanitary, green toddlers - broom, dust pan and toys stored in bathroom. Bathroom lights dirty.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(f) — Children two (2) years of age shall have small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area There is not climbing equipment in early preschool.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children: Preschool - cleaners in tall blue cabinet on low shelf, Green toddlers - diaper creams under changing table, Two's - soap, gold bond and lotions in open cabinet, diaper creams under changing table,	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance Floors throughout program not clean. All rooms other than infant rooms have debris on the floor and do not appear to have been mopped recently.	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 preschool room did not wash hands between diaper changes, and children did not wash after using the restroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline Staff member in preschool classroom used inappropriate discipline when correcting a child.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Items labeled Keep of Reach of Children accessible to children: Preschool 3/4 - bleach, toddler green - tub of diaper creams under diaper table, toddler blue - desitin on changing table	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-95(a) — Caregivers shall place soiled disposable diapers in a plastic bag in a tightly covered sanitary container that is inaccessible to children Dirty pullups and diapers placed in open trash cans in multiple rooms, open and accessible to children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items There were 6 bottles of various disinfectants and cleaners on top of low table in room behind EPS room, accessible to children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Many items in bathrooms throughout program that are unsanitizable: Two's - broom in bathroom, Open back room - broom in bathroom, Early Preschool - toilet brush in bathroom, Preschool 1 - plunger in bathroom and uncovered toilet paper in both bathrooms.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans Lesson plans are outdated: 2's room- week of 10/9, Toddlers-week of 8/28, Preschool 1-week of 10/2.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials The changing table in 2's room is falling apart. There is only one of two doors on it, and that one door is only hanging on by child deterrent.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision On 8/11/23 a toddler (birthdate 4/23/2022) was left unattended on the playground as their class came in from recess. Ratio was 1:0 and child was unsupervised.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit classrooms were out of ratio. There were 9 infants to 2 teachers. Director did go in to room to correct ratio, but at time of consultants arrival the director was in the office calling a parent about a sick child. There were 12 toddlers (ages 1-2) to 2 staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping Two cribs occupied in infant 1 room, not 3 feet apart, but butted up end to end.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Door to utility room unlocked, ice melt, paint, and cleaners all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible. Teacher purse on top of mailboxes in PreK room, accessible to children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Classroom teachers not wearing hairnets during lunch service.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans Some classrooms did not have current lesson plans posted: toddlers (blue), toddlers (green), preschool 1, preK	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety Playground still has railroad ties with exposed nails on toddler side. Fencing on north side of building leaning due to easement, creating a large gap that is a hazard.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(b)(2) — The center shall provide tables and chairs in each child care area as follows: A minimum of one (1) chair and table space per child regularly cared for in the room/area There were nine children in Toddler 2, but only three child sized chairs available.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(i)(2) — Staff shall take the following steps to maintain the child care center: Keep the child care center in a sanitary condition at all times Walls throughout program dirty/colored on, rugs dirty with debris, floors not clean, toy shelving and toy buckets dirty.	—

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

Inspections (737)

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

Ownership

Destrie Tillett

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