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LaGrange Head Start

Child care center · 603 North Townline Road, Lagrange, IN 46761 · License 170222

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 80. Three Paths to QUALITY: Level 3

Violation history (84)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 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: -Room 1 had shaving cream in a cabinet behind a broken lock; Clorox Fraganzia, dish soap, Wizard air fresh, anti-bacterial hand wipes, and comet with bleach under the sink behind a deterrent; -Room 4 had Watco clear lacquer in an unlocked cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(6) — Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium
Aquarium in Room 4 does not have a tight fitting lid or screen to prohibit children from sticking hands into tank. Aquarium in lobby area also had mineral build up that needs to be removed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Boys bathroom in Room 4 had a plunger stored beside toilet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(c) — The center must report any of the conditions listed in subsection (a) to the division as soon as the children have been removed to safety or sent home
Program failed to report to licensing that due to a leaking roof a classroom was deemed unsafe and closed for repair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Ceiling tiles in Classroom 1 have water stains.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Classroom 1 and Hallway bathrooms had toilet paper stored on partial wall stall dividers.		 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 to children as follows: Unlocked janitor's closet had bleach, Liquid Fire Drain Cleaner, Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner, VoBan, Fabuloso cleaner, Array Ultimate Sanitizer.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The staff resource room door was wide open, and a paper cutter is accessible on a low table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
When breakfast was being served no staff had hair restraints or smocks on.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Staff does not all have 12 in-service hours recorded for last 12 months. (required trainings do not count towards hours)		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
There is no director on site. Program considers Pam Covell director, but her office is located in Fremont location.		 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.
Programs applicant 's fingerprints expired on 9/1/23.		 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: -Room 1 had shaving cream in a cabinet behind a broken lock; Clorox Fraganzia, dish soap, Wizard air fresh, anti-bacterial hand wipes, and comet with bleach under the sink behind a deterrent; -Room 4 had Watco clear lacquer in an unlocked cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(6) — Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium
Aquarium in Room 4 does not have a tight fitting lid or screen to prohibit children from sticking hands into tank. Aquarium in lobby area also had mineral build up that needs to be removed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Boys bathroom in Room 4 had a plunger stored beside toilet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(c) — The center must report any of the conditions listed in subsection (a) to the division as soon as the children have been removed to safety or sent home
Program failed to report to licensing that due to a leaking roof a classroom was deemed unsafe and closed for repair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Ceiling tiles in Classroom 1 have water stains.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Classroom 1 and Hallway bathrooms had toilet paper stored on partial wall stall dividers.		 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 to children as follows: Unlocked janitor's closet had bleach, Liquid Fire Drain Cleaner, Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner, VoBan, Fabuloso cleaner, Array Ultimate Sanitizer.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The staff resource room door was wide open, and a paper cutter is accessible on a low table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
There is no director on site. Program considers Pam Covell director, but her office is located in Fremont location.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
When breakfast was being served no staff had hair restraints or smocks on.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Staff does not all have 12 in-service hours recorded for last 12 months. (required trainings do not count towards hours)		 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.
Programs applicant 's fingerprints expired on 9/1/23.		 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: -Room 1 had shaving cream in a cabinet behind a broken lock; Clorox Fraganzia, dish soap, Wizard air fresh, anti-bacterial hand wipes, and comet with bleach under the sink behind a deterrent; -Room 4 had Watco clear lacquer in an unlocked cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(6) — Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium
Aquarium in Room 4 does not have a tight fitting lid or screen to prohibit children from sticking hands into tank. Aquarium in lobby area also had mineral build up that needs to be removed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Boys bathroom in Room 4 had a plunger stored beside toilet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(c) — The center must report any of the conditions listed in subsection (a) to the division as soon as the children have been removed to safety or sent home
Program failed to report to licensing that due to a leaking roof a classroom was deemed unsafe and closed for repair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Ceiling tiles in Classroom 1 have water stains.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Classroom 1 and Hallway bathrooms had toilet paper stored on partial wall stall dividers.		 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 to children as follows: Unlocked janitor's closet had bleach, Liquid Fire Drain Cleaner, Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner, VoBan, Fabuloso cleaner, Array Ultimate Sanitizer.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The staff resource room door was wide open, and a paper cutter is accessible on a low table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
When breakfast was being served no staff had hair restraints or smocks on.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Staff does not all have 12 in-service hours recorded for last 12 months. (required trainings do not count towards hours)		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
There is no director on site. Program considers Pam Covell director, but her office is located in Fremont location.		 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.
Programs applicant 's fingerprints expired on 9/1/23.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(6) — Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium
Aquarium in Room 4 does not have a tight fitting lid or screen to prohibit children from sticking hands into tank. Aquarium in lobby area also had mineral build up that needs to be removed.		 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: -Room 1 had shaving cream in a cabinet behind a broken lock; Clorox Fraganzia, dish soap, Wizard air fresh, anti-bacterial hand wipes, and comet with bleach under the sink behind a deterrent; -Room 4 had Watco clear lacquer in an unlocked cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Boys bathroom in Room 4 had a plunger stored beside toilet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Classroom 1 and Hallway bathrooms had toilet paper stored on partial wall stall dividers.		 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 to children as follows: Unlocked janitor's closet had bleach, Liquid Fire Drain Cleaner, Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner, VoBan, Fabuloso cleaner, Array Ultimate Sanitizer.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(c) — The center must report any of the conditions listed in subsection (a) to the division as soon as the children have been removed to safety or sent home
Program failed to report to licensing that due to a leaking roof a classroom was deemed unsafe and closed for repair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Ceiling tiles in Classroom 1 have water stains.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The staff resource room door was wide open, and a paper cutter is accessible on a low table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Staff does not all have 12 in-service hours recorded for last 12 months. (required trainings do not count towards hours)		 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.
Programs applicant 's fingerprints expired on 9/1/23.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
There is no director on site. Program considers Pam Covell director, but her office is located in Fremont location.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
When breakfast was being served no staff had hair restraints or smocks on.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Boys bathroom in Room 4 had a plunger stored beside toilet.		 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: -Room 1 had shaving cream in a cabinet behind a broken lock; Clorox Fraganzia, dish soap, Wizard air fresh, anti-bacterial hand wipes, and comet with bleach under the sink behind a deterrent; -Room 4 had Watco clear lacquer in an unlocked cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(6) — Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium
Aquarium in Room 4 does not have a tight fitting lid or screen to prohibit children from sticking hands into tank. Aquarium in lobby area also had mineral build up that needs to be removed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(c) — The center must report any of the conditions listed in subsection (a) to the division as soon as the children have been removed to safety or sent home
Program failed to report to licensing that due to a leaking roof a classroom was deemed unsafe and closed for repair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Ceiling tiles in Classroom 1 have water stains.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Classroom 1 and Hallway bathrooms had toilet paper stored on partial wall stall dividers.		 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 to children as follows: Unlocked janitor's closet had bleach, Liquid Fire Drain Cleaner, Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner, VoBan, Fabuloso cleaner, Array Ultimate Sanitizer.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The staff resource room door was wide open, and a paper cutter is accessible on a low table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
There is no director on site. Program considers Pam Covell director, but her office is located in Fremont location.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
When breakfast was being served no staff had hair restraints or smocks on.		 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.
Programs applicant 's fingerprints expired on 9/1/23.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Staff does not all have 12 in-service hours recorded for last 12 months. (required trainings do not count towards hours)		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(6) — Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium
Aquarium in Room 4 does not have a tight fitting lid or screen to prohibit children from sticking hands into tank. Aquarium in lobby area also had mineral build up that needs to be removed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Boys bathroom in Room 4 had a plunger stored beside toilet.		 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: -Room 1 had shaving cream in a cabinet behind a broken lock; Clorox Fraganzia, dish soap, Wizard air fresh, anti-bacterial hand wipes, and comet with bleach under the sink behind a deterrent; -Room 4 had Watco clear lacquer in an unlocked cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(c) — The center must report any of the conditions listed in subsection (a) to the division as soon as the children have been removed to safety or sent home
Program failed to report to licensing that due to a leaking roof a classroom was deemed unsafe and closed for repair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Ceiling tiles in Classroom 1 have water stains.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Classroom 1 and Hallway bathrooms had toilet paper stored on partial wall stall dividers.		 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 to children as follows: Unlocked janitor's closet had bleach, Liquid Fire Drain Cleaner, Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner, VoBan, Fabuloso cleaner, Array Ultimate Sanitizer.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The staff resource room door was wide open, and a paper cutter is accessible on a low table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Staff does not all have 12 in-service hours recorded for last 12 months. (required trainings do not count towards hours)		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
There is no director on site. Program considers Pam Covell director, but her office is located in Fremont location.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
When breakfast was being served no staff had hair restraints or smocks on.		 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.
Programs applicant 's fingerprints expired on 9/1/23.		 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: -Room 1 had shaving cream in a cabinet behind a broken lock; Clorox Fraganzia, dish soap, Wizard air fresh, anti-bacterial hand wipes, and comet with bleach under the sink behind a deterrent; -Room 4 had Watco clear lacquer in an unlocked cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(6) — Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium
Aquarium in Room 4 does not have a tight fitting lid or screen to prohibit children from sticking hands into tank. Aquarium in lobby area also had mineral build up that needs to be removed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Boys bathroom in Room 4 had a plunger stored beside toilet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(c) — The center must report any of the conditions listed in subsection (a) to the division as soon as the children have been removed to safety or sent home
Program failed to report to licensing that due to a leaking roof a classroom was deemed unsafe and closed for repair.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Ceiling tiles in Classroom 1 have water stains.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Classroom 1 and Hallway bathrooms had toilet paper stored on partial wall stall dividers.		 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 to children as follows: Unlocked janitor's closet had bleach, Liquid Fire Drain Cleaner, Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner, VoBan, Fabuloso cleaner, Array Ultimate Sanitizer.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The staff resource room door was wide open, and a paper cutter is accessible on a low table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
When breakfast was being served no staff had hair restraints or smocks on.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Staff does not all have 12 in-service hours recorded for last 12 months. (required trainings do not count towards hours)		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
There is no director on site. Program considers Pam Covell director, but her office is located in Fremont location.		 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.
Programs applicant 's fingerprints expired on 9/1/23.		 Yes

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

Inspections (84)

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

Ownership

Pam Covell Anderson

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