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Huffer Memorial Children's Center, Inc.

Child care center · 2000 North Elgin, Muncie, IN 47303 · License 170237

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 172. InfantTwo 1/2 Paths to QUALITY: Level 4

Violation history (188)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language Upon staff file review, program had documentation of staff acting in violation of inappropriate discipline regulations. 6/5/26 - "yelling loudly at children", "yelling at children during square time"; 5/20/25 - "Loud aggressive voice", "still yelling"; 7/2/24 - "yelling at children", "scaring (child name)", "threatening (child name)".	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake On a previous day, teachers stacked chairs on the table while cleaning up after snack.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-39(b)(3) — On the day of occurrence, caregiversshall inform parents of minor injuries when they pick up their child. Minor injury reports shall be kept in the childs individual file or in a separate minor injury reporting file and shall be recorded showing the following: A description of the injury After the parent notified the program of the fracture, the program generated an incident report; however, the report was back-dated to reflect the date of the injury rather than the date it was completed. During interviews, staff who were present at the time of injury confirmed that they did not verbally notify the parent or guardian and acknowledged that the child complained of pain throughout the day and was observed limping. Staff reported being present at pick-up, with one staff member, stating she “just forgot” to inform the parent of the injury.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: T.K., A.T., & M.R.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes making the ratio at this time 1 child to 0 caregivers.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes.	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 During file review, 2 of 10 child files was missing documentation of current child abuse	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-404 — Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-404 — Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.	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 During file review, 6 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of current universal precautions training.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language On a previous day, a teacher laughed at a child when the child fell out of their chair.	Yes
?	—	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 During file review, 1 of 10 staff files was missing documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.	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 During file review, 2 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of physical examination.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable A toilet brush cleaner was being stored on the floor of the bathroom in the purple bathroom.	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. During file review, 1 of 10 child files was missing documentation of immunization records.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment On a previous day, the cook intimated a child by asking if he would like her to "use this on him" while holding a yardstick.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 12/6/2024, a 3 year old female child was pinched on her private parts by another child while in the restroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-39(a) — Written records shall be maintained for all injuries that occur while children are under the care of child care center caregivers, both on and off premises On a previous day, a 2 year old student hit her head in the classroom and a written incident report was not made.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 5-10-24 a 7 year old and 8 year old student were outside on the back porch area for approximately 2-3 minutes without a teacher making the ratio 2 students to 0 staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation On 5-10-24 a 7 year old and 8 year old student were outside on the back porch area for approximately 2-3 minutes without a teacher making the ratio 2 students to 0 staff.	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 There were several items labeled "keep out of reach of children" throughout the building. In the indigo room there was windex, lavendar spray cleaner, and lysol wipes on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In the hall closet there was a first aid kit, sunscreen, disinfectant wipes, swiffer cleaning wipes, and medicine swabs on a low open shelf. In the violet room, there was a teacher purse and lotion on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. There were also wipes on the changing table and under accessible to children. In the green room, there were teacher purses and bags on a low shelf accessible to children. Lysol wipes were laying on top of the low open desk in the square. The orange room had windex, lysol wipes, an instant cold pack, deodorant, lysol spray and a first aid kit on low shelves in open cabinets. In the red room, windex, vaseline, lysol, dish soap, and hand sanitizer on low shelves in unlocked cabinets.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(t) — Regardless of whether gloves are used, caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each diaper change When in the infant room, consultants observed a caregiver changing a diaper. She did not wash her hands afterwards.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) — The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel When in the infant room, consultants observed a caregiver changing a diaper. She did not wash the child's hands afterwards.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment On a previous day, a teacher threw a plastic block toy at a child in an aggressive manner.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable In the indigo room, a broom, dustpan, mop and bibs were being stored in the bathroom. In the green room, a broom and chair were being stored in the bathroom. Towels were being stored on an open shelve in the bathroom as well. There was a bottle of soap on the bathroom floor. In the emerald room there was a backpack being stored in the bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation On 8/29/23 a 3 year old female exited her class and went out to the fenced in playground alone before she was noticed 12 minutes later.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 8/29/23 a 3 year old female exited her class and went out to the fenced in playground alone before she was noticed 12 minutes later.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-39(b)(3) — On the day of occurrence, caregiversshall inform parents of minor injuries when they pick up their child. Minor injury reports shall be kept in the childs individual file or in a separate minor injury reporting file and shall be recorded showing the following: A description of the injury After the parent notified the program of the fracture, the program generated an incident report; however, the report was back-dated to reflect the date of the injury rather than the date it was completed. During interviews, staff who were present at the time of injury confirmed that they did not verbally notify the parent or guardian and acknowledged that the child complained of pain throughout the day and was observed limping. Staff reported being present at pick-up, with one staff member, stating she “just forgot” to inform the parent of the injury.	—
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language Upon staff file review, program had documentation of staff acting in violation of inappropriate discipline regulations. 6/5/26 - "yelling loudly at children", "yelling at children during square time"; 5/20/25 - "Loud aggressive voice", "still yelling"; 7/2/24 - "yelling at children", "scaring (child name)", "threatening (child name)".	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: T.K., A.T., & M.R.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes making the ratio at this time 1 child to 0 caregivers.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes.	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 During file review, 2 of 10 child files was missing documentation of current child abuse	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-404 — Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-404 — Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language On a previous day, a teacher laughed at a child when the child fell out of their chair.	Yes
?	—	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 During file review, 1 of 10 staff files was missing documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.	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 During file review, 2 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of physical examination.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable A toilet brush cleaner was being stored on the floor of the bathroom in the purple bathroom.	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. During file review, 1 of 10 child files was missing documentation of immunization records.	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 During file review, 6 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of current universal precautions training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-39(a) — Written records shall be maintained for all injuries that occur while children are under the care of child care center caregivers, both on and off premises On a previous day, a 2 year old student hit her head in the classroom and a written incident report was not made.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment On a previous day, the cook intimated a child by asking if he would like her to "use this on him" while holding a yardstick.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake On a previous day, teachers stacked chairs on the table while cleaning up after snack.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 12/6/2024, a 3 year old female child was pinched on her private parts by another child while in the restroom.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 5-10-24 a 7 year old and 8 year old student were outside on the back porch area for approximately 2-3 minutes without a teacher making the ratio 2 students to 0 staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation On 5-10-24 a 7 year old and 8 year old student were outside on the back porch area for approximately 2-3 minutes without a teacher making the ratio 2 students to 0 staff.	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 There were several items labeled "keep out of reach of children" throughout the building. In the indigo room there was windex, lavendar spray cleaner, and lysol wipes on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In the hall closet there was a first aid kit, sunscreen, disinfectant wipes, swiffer cleaning wipes, and medicine swabs on a low open shelf. In the violet room, there was a teacher purse and lotion on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. There were also wipes on the changing table and under accessible to children. In the green room, there were teacher purses and bags on a low shelf accessible to children. Lysol wipes were laying on top of the low open desk in the square. The orange room had windex, lysol wipes, an instant cold pack, deodorant, lysol spray and a first aid kit on low shelves in open cabinets. In the red room, windex, vaseline, lysol, dish soap, and hand sanitizer on low shelves in unlocked cabinets.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(t) — Regardless of whether gloves are used, caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each diaper change When in the infant room, consultants observed a caregiver changing a diaper. She did not wash her hands afterwards.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) — The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel When in the infant room, consultants observed a caregiver changing a diaper. She did not wash the child's hands afterwards.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment On a previous day, a teacher threw a plastic block toy at a child in an aggressive manner.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable In the indigo room, a broom, dustpan, mop and bibs were being stored in the bathroom. In the green room, a broom and chair were being stored in the bathroom. Towels were being stored on an open shelve in the bathroom as well. There was a bottle of soap on the bathroom floor. In the emerald room there was a backpack being stored in the bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation On 8/29/23 a 3 year old female exited her class and went out to the fenced in playground alone before she was noticed 12 minutes later.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 8/29/23 a 3 year old female exited her class and went out to the fenced in playground alone before she was noticed 12 minutes later.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language Upon staff file review, program had documentation of staff acting in violation of inappropriate discipline regulations. 6/5/26 - "yelling loudly at children", "yelling at children during square time"; 5/20/25 - "Loud aggressive voice", "still yelling"; 7/2/24 - "yelling at children", "scaring (child name)", "threatening (child name)".	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-39(b)(3) — On the day of occurrence, caregiversshall inform parents of minor injuries when they pick up their child. Minor injury reports shall be kept in the childs individual file or in a separate minor injury reporting file and shall be recorded showing the following: A description of the injury After the parent notified the program of the fracture, the program generated an incident report; however, the report was back-dated to reflect the date of the injury rather than the date it was completed. During interviews, staff who were present at the time of injury confirmed that they did not verbally notify the parent or guardian and acknowledged that the child complained of pain throughout the day and was observed limping. Staff reported being present at pick-up, with one staff member, stating she “just forgot” to inform the parent of the injury.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: T.K., A.T., & M.R.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes making the ratio at this time 1 child to 0 caregivers.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes.	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 During file review, 2 of 10 child files was missing documentation of current child abuse	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-404 — Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-404 — Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.	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 During file review, 6 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of current universal precautions training.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language On a previous day, a teacher laughed at a child when the child fell out of their chair.	Yes
?	—	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 During file review, 1 of 10 staff files was missing documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.	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 During file review, 2 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of physical examination.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable A toilet brush cleaner was being stored on the floor of the bathroom in the purple bathroom.	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. During file review, 1 of 10 child files was missing documentation of immunization records.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-39(a) — Written records shall be maintained for all injuries that occur while children are under the care of child care center caregivers, both on and off premises On a previous day, a 2 year old student hit her head in the classroom and a written incident report was not made.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment On a previous day, the cook intimated a child by asking if he would like her to "use this on him" while holding a yardstick.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 12/6/2024, a 3 year old female child was pinched on her private parts by another child while in the restroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake On a previous day, teachers stacked chairs on the table while cleaning up after snack.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 5-10-24 a 7 year old and 8 year old student were outside on the back porch area for approximately 2-3 minutes without a teacher making the ratio 2 students to 0 staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation On 5-10-24 a 7 year old and 8 year old student were outside on the back porch area for approximately 2-3 minutes without a teacher making the ratio 2 students to 0 staff.	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 There were several items labeled "keep out of reach of children" throughout the building. In the indigo room there was windex, lavendar spray cleaner, and lysol wipes on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In the hall closet there was a first aid kit, sunscreen, disinfectant wipes, swiffer cleaning wipes, and medicine swabs on a low open shelf. In the violet room, there was a teacher purse and lotion on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. There were also wipes on the changing table and under accessible to children. In the green room, there were teacher purses and bags on a low shelf accessible to children. Lysol wipes were laying on top of the low open desk in the square. The orange room had windex, lysol wipes, an instant cold pack, deodorant, lysol spray and a first aid kit on low shelves in open cabinets. In the red room, windex, vaseline, lysol, dish soap, and hand sanitizer on low shelves in unlocked cabinets.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(t) — Regardless of whether gloves are used, caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each diaper change When in the infant room, consultants observed a caregiver changing a diaper. She did not wash her hands afterwards.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) — The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel When in the infant room, consultants observed a caregiver changing a diaper. She did not wash the child's hands afterwards.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment On a previous day, a teacher threw a plastic block toy at a child in an aggressive manner.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable In the indigo room, a broom, dustpan, mop and bibs were being stored in the bathroom. In the green room, a broom and chair were being stored in the bathroom. Towels were being stored on an open shelve in the bathroom as well. There was a bottle of soap on the bathroom floor. In the emerald room there was a backpack being stored in the bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation On 8/29/23 a 3 year old female exited her class and went out to the fenced in playground alone before she was noticed 12 minutes later.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 8/29/23 a 3 year old female exited her class and went out to the fenced in playground alone before she was noticed 12 minutes later.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language Upon staff file review, program had documentation of staff acting in violation of inappropriate discipline regulations. 6/5/26 - "yelling loudly at children", "yelling at children during square time"; 5/20/25 - "Loud aggressive voice", "still yelling"; 7/2/24 - "yelling at children", "scaring (child name)", "threatening (child name)".	—
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 12/6/2024, a 3 year old female child was pinched on her private parts by another child while in the restroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake On a previous day, teachers stacked chairs on the table while cleaning up after snack.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-39(b)(3) — On the day of occurrence, caregiversshall inform parents of minor injuries when they pick up their child. Minor injury reports shall be kept in the childs individual file or in a separate minor injury reporting file and shall be recorded showing the following: A description of the injury After the parent notified the program of the fracture, the program generated an incident report; however, the report was back-dated to reflect the date of the injury rather than the date it was completed. During interviews, staff who were present at the time of injury confirmed that they did not verbally notify the parent or guardian and acknowledged that the child complained of pain throughout the day and was observed limping. Staff reported being present at pick-up, with one staff member, stating she “just forgot” to inform the parent of the injury.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: T.K., A.T., & M.R.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes making the ratio at this time 1 child to 0 caregivers.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable A toilet brush cleaner was being stored on the floor of the bathroom in the purple bathroom.	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. During file review, 1 of 10 child files was missing documentation of immunization records.	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 During file review, 2 of 10 child files was missing documentation of current child abuse	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 During file review, 6 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of current universal precautions training.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-404 — Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-404 — Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language On a previous day, a teacher laughed at a child when the child fell out of their chair.	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 During file review, 2 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of physical examination.	Yes
?	—	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 During file review, 1 of 10 staff files was missing documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-39(a) — Written records shall be maintained for all injuries that occur while children are under the care of child care center caregivers, both on and off premises On a previous day, a 2 year old student hit her head in the classroom and a written incident report was not made.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment On a previous day, the cook intimated a child by asking if he would like her to "use this on him" while holding a yardstick.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times On 5-10-24 a 7 year old and 8 year old student were outside on the back porch area for approximately 2-3 minutes without a teacher making the ratio 2 students to 0 staff.	Yes

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

Inspections (222)

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

Ownership

SueAnn Nunez

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