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Southside Christian Child Care #14

Child care center · 920 Springdale Drive, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 · License 168763

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 86. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 3

Violation history (331)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed staff to not be supervising toddlers while they ate.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
Observed staff to not wash hands before putting on gloves to feed children breakfast.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
Current director has not submitted documentation for variance to approve her as the director.		 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
One staff member has expired universal precautions on file.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
2 staff members are missing documentation of first aid training.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(1) — Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall be firm, portable, easily sanitized, in good repair, and have the underside of the sleeping surface off the floor
Observed a toddler asleep on the floor with their head on a boppy in the infant classroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(o) — Food must be cut up in no larger than one-half () inch cubes
Observed two-year-olds eating bagels cut in half that were larger than one-half inch cubes during breakfast.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival consultant observed 6 children betwen the ages of 1 and 2-years-old without a caregiver, this created a ratio of 0:6 and the correct ratio for this group is 2:6.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival consultant observed 6 children without direct supervision in the two-year-old classroom when one caregiver was not in the classroom and the other caregiver was on another side of a half wall in an area designated for toddlers.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-129 — When to wash hands
Observed a caregiver in the toddler room to not wash their or the child's hands after changing a diaper.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-129 — When to wash hands
Observed a caregiver in the toddler room to not wash their or the child's hands after changing a diaper.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed 4 bottles stored in a refrigerator without date and time, observed 1 bottle without any label on it.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed an infant feeding themselves a bottle while sitting in a bouncy chair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-78 — Meal components
On 11/13/2025 a one year old child in the infant room was given raw apple slices to eat.		 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
Observed 3 new employees to not have a physical on file.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
Program does not currently have a qualified director onsite.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
Observed caregiver in infant room to have expired CPR and First Aid certification.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) — Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage
Observed a child in the infant room to not have their hands washed after a diaper changing. Observed a boy on the Pre K class to not wash their hands after a diaper change.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
Observed sheets on cribs in the infant room to be soiled with food debris.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-131 — Infant/Toddler Equipment; General
Observed the toddler room to not have equipment to climb in, around, or under.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-128 — Infant/toddler room furnishings; general
Observed electrical cord to ac unit accessible to children in the toddler classroom.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Observed caregiver onsite: AC in Pre K classroom that did not have a background completed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed caregiver in the infant classroom to prepare and test an infant bottle with their bare hands after changing a diaper and not washing their hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
On October 30th a child fellout of a highchair in the infant room due to not being restrained with safety belts during breakfast.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-127 — Toddler program
Observed a toddler being kept in a crib while he was awake.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
Observed toddler classroom to not have climbing equipment.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(14)(b) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Any serious child injury, occurring while the child is in the care of child care center caregivers, that requires medical attention by: a physician
Program did not notify division after a child was injured and recieved medical care on October 30th.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Observed dirty sippy cups in the santizer basin in the kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the toddler room to be out of ratio with 11:2.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
Observed staff not wearing hairnets and aprons while serving children breakfast.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed infants and toddlers sitting in highchairs without the seatbelts in use.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed toddlers eating food that was not modfied for them. Bagel was cut in half and fruit was in 1 inch cube sized or bigger.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Staff admitted that an infant drank a bottle that was found on the floor. Infants are not being held while drinking bottles.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed toddlers sitting down before food was placed in front of them.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed staff to not be supervising toddlers while they ate.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed toddlers wash hands and then start playing with toys again before eating.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-115 — Drinking water
Observed children to not have a drink available while eating breakfast.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed bottles to not be labled with the name, date, and time made. Observed infant bottles leftover from a previous day.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed an 11 month old child being served cereal without a drink.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Observed the facility to be in need of cleaning and sanitation, the toddler areas are most in need of cleaning.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Observed 4 caregivers to not have background checks on file with the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed infant feeding plans to not be updated to show the current child's age and feeding needs. The feeding plans must also be located inside the classroom so that teachers have access to them.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items stored in bathrooms must be sanitizable. In the two's bathroom there was a broom and dust pan stored in it. In the school age bathroom there was a scrub braush stored in it.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed a classroom that did not have qualified caregiver supervising children.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Observed 3 caregivers on-site that did not have a background check and consent form on file with the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed 2 classrooms to not be in ratio due to not having qualified caregivers, in each classroom the youngest child was one years old with a ratio of 6:1 in one of them and 5:0 in the other classroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Observed the refrigerator in the infant room and one refrigerator in the kitchen to not have thermometers.		 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
Observed sanitizer wipes labeled “keep out of reach of children” accessible to children in the 2- to 3-year-old room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
Program does not currently have a qualified director onsite.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed an infant feeding themselves a bottle while sitting in a bouncy chair.		 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
Observed 3 new employees to not have a physical on file.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-78 — Meal components
On 11/13/2025 a one year old child in the infant room was given raw apple slices to eat.		 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
One staff member has expired universal precautions on file.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
2 staff members are missing documentation of first aid training.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(1) — Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall be firm, portable, easily sanitized, in good repair, and have the underside of the sleeping surface off the floor
Observed a toddler asleep on the floor with their head on a boppy in the infant classroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(o) — Food must be cut up in no larger than one-half () inch cubes
Observed two-year-olds eating bagels cut in half that were larger than one-half inch cubes during breakfast.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival consultant observed 6 children betwen the ages of 1 and 2-years-old without a caregiver, this created a ratio of 0:6 and the correct ratio for this group is 2:6.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival consultant observed 6 children without direct supervision in the two-year-old classroom when one caregiver was not in the classroom and the other caregiver was on another side of a half wall in an area designated for toddlers.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-129 — When to wash hands
Observed a caregiver in the toddler room to not wash their or the child's hands after changing a diaper.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-129 — When to wash hands
Observed a caregiver in the toddler room to not wash their or the child's hands after changing a diaper.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed 4 bottles stored in a refrigerator without date and time, observed 1 bottle without any label on it.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
Observed caregiver in infant room to have expired CPR and First Aid certification.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) — Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage
Observed a child in the infant room to not have their hands washed after a diaper changing. Observed a boy on the Pre K class to not wash their hands after a diaper change.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
Observed sheets on cribs in the infant room to be soiled with food debris.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-131 — Infant/Toddler Equipment; General
Observed the toddler room to not have equipment to climb in, around, or under.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-128 — Infant/toddler room furnishings; general
Observed electrical cord to ac unit accessible to children in the toddler classroom.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Observed caregiver onsite: AC in Pre K classroom that did not have a background completed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed caregiver in the infant classroom to prepare and test an infant bottle with their bare hands after changing a diaper and not washing their hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
On October 30th a child fellout of a highchair in the infant room due to not being restrained with safety belts during breakfast.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Pre K classroom was out of ratio with 1 caregiver for 13 children.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-127 — Toddler program
Observed a toddler being kept in a crib while he was awake.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
Observed toddler classroom to not have climbing equipment.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(14)(b) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Any serious child injury, occurring while the child is in the care of child care center caregivers, that requires medical attention by: a physician
Program did not notify division after a child was injured and recieved medical care on October 30th.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Observed dirty sippy cups in the santizer basin in the kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the toddler room to be out of ratio with 11:2.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed toddlers eating food that was not modfied for them. Bagel was cut in half and fruit was in 1 inch cube sized or bigger.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Staff admitted that an infant drank a bottle that was found on the floor. Infants are not being held while drinking bottles.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed toddlers sitting down before food was placed in front of them.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed staff to not be supervising toddlers while they ate.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed toddlers wash hands and then start playing with toys again before eating.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-115 — Drinking water
Observed children to not have a drink available while eating breakfast.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed bottles to not be labled with the name, date, and time made. Observed infant bottles leftover from a previous day.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed an 11 month old child being served cereal without a drink.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Observed the facility to be in need of cleaning and sanitation, the toddler areas are most in need of cleaning.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
Observed staff to not wash hands before putting on gloves to feed children breakfast.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
Current director has not submitted documentation for variance to approve her as the director.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
Observed staff not wearing hairnets and aprons while serving children breakfast.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed infants and toddlers sitting in highchairs without the seatbelts in use.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Observed 4 caregivers to not have background checks on file with the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items stored in bathrooms must be sanitizable. In the two's bathroom there was a broom and dust pan stored in it. In the school age bathroom there was a scrub braush stored in it.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Observed infant feeding plans to not be updated to show the current child's age and feeding needs. The feeding plans must also be located inside the classroom so that teachers have access to them.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed a classroom that did not have qualified caregiver supervising children.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Observed 3 caregivers on-site that did not have a background check and consent form on file with the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed 2 classrooms to not be in ratio due to not having qualified caregivers, in each classroom the youngest child was one years old with a ratio of 6:1 in one of them and 5:0 in the other classroom.		 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
Observed sanitizer wipes labeled “keep out of reach of children” accessible to children in the 2- to 3-year-old room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Observed the refrigerator in the infant room and one refrigerator in the kitchen to not have thermometers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed staff to not be supervising toddlers while they ate.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
Observed toddlers wash hands and then start playing with toys again before eating.		 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
One staff member has expired universal precautions on file.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
2 staff members are missing documentation of first aid training.		 Yes

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

Inspections (380)

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

Ownership

Amber Leon

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