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KinderCare Learning Center

Child care center · 3230 State Rd. IN 23, South Bend, IN 46635 · License 168990

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 147. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 4

Violation history (286)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) — Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals
Serving times and portion sizes not documented on menus		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler class over ratio with 11 toddlers and 2 staff members		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) — Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room
No art easel present in Todds 3. Paint and paper not readily available for children in Todds 2 and Todds 1		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
Written attendance records not being completed.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) — Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food
Kitchen staff not wearing an apron while peparing food in kitchen		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
DP1 classroom out of ratio with 14 children ages 3-5 with 1 staff member		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items stored in bathroom not santizable -teacher coats, children's coats/blankets, towels, and diapers stored open to the air		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
Program is not serving a morning snack		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) — Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals
Serving times not listed on menus		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Toddler class over group size with 11 toddlers and 2 staff members		 —
?— 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
Teacher purses stored acessible to children behind front desk. Hand sanitizer acesssible to children on front desk.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
Program no longer serving a morning snack.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with time prepared		 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
Shaving cream and can of fake snow labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible in cabinet of PK1. Teacher purse stored within reach of children in DPS 1.		 Yes
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
Medication stored in a unlocked drawer at the front desk.		 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.
Two teachers working with expired fingerprints.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Food in infant fridge not dated		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Carpet in PS1 needs cleaned and repaired. DPS 1 carpet needs cleaned. Sink in PK 1 needs resealed. PS1 bathrooms dirty with odor.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) — The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
Kitchen trash can does not have lid		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Classroom bathrooms being used for storage that is not related to bathrooming and not stored in a sanitizable manner (brooms, dust pan, art supplies, blankets, pull ups stored uncovered, snow clothes, etc.)		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(a) — Diaper bags brought from home shall be inaccessible to children
Diaper bag stored in hallway acessible to children		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-402 — Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
Walls throughout center with chipped paint and exposed drywall		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-402 — Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
Walls throughout center with chipped paint and exposed drywall		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11/22/24 a child was left unattended on a fenced in playground for aprox 10min		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11/22/24 a child was left unattended on a fenced in playground for aprox 10min, leaving ratio 1:0 with 1 child and 0 teachers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
Baby bottles in Infants 2 not labeled with time prepared		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(10) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Employment of a new director
Program did not notify division of director change		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9) — The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area
First Aid directives missing in Infants1, Todds 3, Todds 2, Todds 1, the Gym, PS1, PK 1, And Twos B		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
Program not offering a AM snack		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) — Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered
Kitchen staff not wearing hair restraint while preparing food in kitchen		 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
Five staff files missing documentation or Orientation trainings/dates		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(2) — The center shall post the following items: Diaper changing procedures at each diaper changing area
Diapering procedures missing in Todds 1, Todds 2, and Two A		 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
Tallest drinking fountain in hallway overshoots		 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
Sensory tables not open/available for children to use during free choice time -Todds 3, Todds 2, and Todds 1.		 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 child files missing information on their dentist		 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
Five child files missing information on parents working hours		 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
Diaper creams labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible in PS 1. Sunscreen acessible under bathroom sink in PS 1. Key left in lock of cabinet in Two B, leaving teacher purse acessible.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Vent needs cleaned in Gym. Toilets need resealed to floors in Gym bathroom, PS, Staff bathroom, PK 1 (Both). Counter needs resealed at handwashing sink in PK 1. Countertop in bathroom needs resealed to wall in both bathrooms in PK 1		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(4) — Caregivers shall: have riding toys available and regularly used in the room
Riding toys not available for toddlers in the classroom		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items stored in bathroom not sanitizable or related to bathrooming. Todds 3 bathroom -broom, chairs, teacher purse, diapers open to air, laminator, toys, ect. Todds 2 -table, climbing equipment, art work, broom, and missing bolt cap on toilet. Todds 1 -Caution sign. Gym Bathroom -broom/dust pan and bolt cap missing on toilet. Pull ups stored open to air in PK 1 bathroom. Two A -crates and broom		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
DP1 classroom out of ratio with 14 children ages 3-5 with 1 staff member		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Toddler class over group size with 11 toddlers and 2 staff members		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler class over ratio with 11 toddlers and 2 staff members		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items stored in bathroom not santizable -teacher coats, children's coats/blankets, towels, and diapers stored open to the air		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
Program is not serving a morning snack		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) — Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals
Serving times not listed on menus		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
Written attendance records not being completed.		 —
?— 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
Teacher purses stored acessible to children behind front desk. Hand sanitizer acesssible to children on front desk.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
Program no longer serving a morning snack.		 —
?— 410 IAC 7-24-402 — Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
Walls throughout center with chipped paint and exposed drywall		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-402 — Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
Walls throughout center with chipped paint and exposed drywall		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with time prepared		 Yes
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
Medication stored in a unlocked drawer at the front desk.		 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.
Two teachers working with expired fingerprints.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Food in infant fridge not dated		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Food in infant fridge not dated		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Carpet in PS1 needs cleaned and repaired. DPS 1 carpet needs cleaned. Sink in PK 1 needs resealed. PS1 bathrooms dirty with odor.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) — The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
Kitchen trash can does not have lid		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(a) — Diaper bags brought from home shall be inaccessible to children
Diaper bag stored in hallway acessible to children		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Classroom bathrooms being used for storage that is not related to bathrooming and not stored in a sanitizable manner (brooms, dust pan, art supplies, blankets, pull ups stored uncovered, snow clothes, etc.)		 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
Shaving cream and can of fake snow labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible in cabinet of PK1. Teacher purse stored within reach of children in DPS 1.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11/22/24 a child was left unattended on a fenced in playground for aprox 10min		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11/22/24 a child was left unattended on a fenced in playground for aprox 10min, leaving ratio 1:0 with 1 child and 0 teachers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Vent needs cleaned in Gym. Toilets need resealed to floors in Gym bathroom, PS, Staff bathroom, PK 1 (Both). Counter needs resealed at handwashing sink in PK 1. Countertop in bathroom needs resealed to wall in both bathrooms in PK 1		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(4) — Caregivers shall: have riding toys available and regularly used in the room
Riding toys not available for toddlers in the classroom		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items stored in bathroom not sanitizable or related to bathrooming. Todds 3 bathroom -broom, chairs, teacher purse, diapers open to air, laminator, toys, ect. Todds 2 -table, climbing equipment, art work, broom, and missing bolt cap on toilet. Todds 1 -Caution sign. Gym Bathroom -broom/dust pan and bolt cap missing on toilet. Pull ups stored open to air in PK 1 bathroom. Two A -crates and broom		 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
Diaper creams labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible in PS 1. Sunscreen acessible under bathroom sink in PS 1. Key left in lock of cabinet in Two B, leaving teacher purse acessible.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
Baby bottles in Infants 2 not labeled with time prepared		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(10) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Employment of a new director
Program did not notify division of director change		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9) — The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area
First Aid directives missing in Infants1, Todds 3, Todds 2, Todds 1, the Gym, PS1, PK 1, And Twos B		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
Program not offering a AM snack		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) — Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered
Kitchen staff not wearing hair restraint while preparing food in kitchen		 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
Five staff files missing documentation or Orientation trainings/dates		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) — Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food
Kitchen staff not wearing an apron while peparing food in kitchen		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) — Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room
No art easel present in Todds 3. Paint and paper not readily available for children in Todds 2 and Todds 1		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) — Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals
Serving times and portion sizes not documented on menus		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(2) — The center shall post the following items: Diaper changing procedures at each diaper changing area
Diapering procedures missing in Todds 1, Todds 2, and Two A		 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 child files missing information on their dentist		 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
Tallest drinking fountain in hallway overshoots		 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
Sensory tables not open/available for children to use during free choice time -Todds 3, Todds 2, and Todds 1.		 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
Five child files missing information on parents working hours		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items stored in bathroom not santizable -teacher coats, children's coats/blankets, towels, and diapers stored open to the air		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
Program is not serving a morning snack		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) — Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals
Serving times not listed on menus		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
DP1 classroom out of ratio with 14 children ages 3-5 with 1 staff member		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Toddler class over group size with 11 toddlers and 2 staff members		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler class over ratio with 11 toddlers and 2 staff members		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
Written attendance records not being completed.		 —
?— 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
Teacher purses stored acessible to children behind front desk. Hand sanitizer acesssible to children on front desk.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
Program no longer serving a morning snack.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(a) — Diaper bags brought from home shall be inaccessible to children
Diaper bag stored in hallway acessible to children		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-402 — Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
Walls throughout center with chipped paint and exposed drywall		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-402 — Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
Walls throughout center with chipped paint and exposed drywall		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with time prepared		 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
Shaving cream and can of fake snow labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible in cabinet of PK1. Teacher purse stored within reach of children in DPS 1.		 Yes
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
Medication stored in a unlocked drawer at the front desk.		 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.
Two teachers working with expired fingerprints.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Food in infant fridge not dated		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Food in infant fridge not dated		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Carpet in PS1 needs cleaned and repaired. DPS 1 carpet needs cleaned. Sink in PK 1 needs resealed. PS1 bathrooms dirty with odor.		 Yes

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

Inspections (307)

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

Ownership

Casey Dudas

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