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House of Love Daycare

Family child care home · , IN 46404 · License 364788

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Capacity 12. Infant Paths to QUALITY: Level 1

Violation history (210)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: an individual who: is employed On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: an individual who: is employed On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. A current consent to release form is needed for one caregiver.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check (fingerprints) being completed.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-35(a) — The caregiver shall report immediately suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect, or child exploitation to Child Protective Services or local law enforcement. On 8/19/2025 a caregiver observed a knot on a child and did not immediately report to DCS or local law enforcement.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Current CPR is needed for the licensee.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray One caregiver did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age Two caregivers did not have a TB test in the file.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. An eleven month old infant was asleep in a bouncy seat.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file. Two caregivers drug screen did not have the MRO (Medical Review Officer Information).	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray Three caregivers did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. Four kids did not have current immunization records on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children A kitchen knife was accessible in one of the kitchen drawers.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Six kids did not have a physical on file.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 Three unqualified caregivers that were present did not have a national criminal history check on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies Lysol and hand sanitizer was accessible on a stand in the front area of the daycare.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) — Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times Three unqualified staff were caring for the children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation Two kids did not have proof of date of birth on file.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) — At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) One of the pack n plays had a large hole in the netting.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age Three unqualified caregivers that were present did not have a consent to release form on file.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1 *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 Three unqualified staff were caring for 11 kids of mixed ages. The staff do didn't count in the child to staff ratio due to not having a consent to release form and national criminal history check on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age The licensee and one caregiver's TB test was over one year old.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) The netting of one of the pack n play's had a hole in it.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Six kids did not have a signed physical in the file.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) — Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times Three unqualified staff were caring for the children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies Lysol and hand sanitizer was accessible on a stand in the front area of the daycare.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: an individual who: is employed On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: an individual who: is employed On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check (fingerprints) being completed.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-35(a) — The caregiver shall report immediately suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect, or child exploitation to Child Protective Services or local law enforcement. On 8/19/2025 a caregiver observed a knot on a child and did not immediately report to DCS or local law enforcement.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. A current consent to release form is needed for one caregiver.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray One caregiver did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Current CPR is needed for the licensee.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. An eleven month old infant was asleep in a bouncy seat.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file. Two caregivers drug screen did not have the MRO (Medical Review Officer Information).	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray Three caregivers did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age Two caregivers did not have a TB test in the file.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1 *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 Three unqualified staff were caring for 11 kids of mixed ages. The staff do didn't count in the child to staff ratio due to not having a consent to release form and national criminal history check on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. Four kids did not have current immunization records on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children A kitchen knife was accessible in one of the kitchen drawers.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Six kids did not have a physical on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation Two kids did not have proof of date of birth on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) — At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) One of the pack n plays had a large hole in the netting.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age Three unqualified caregivers that were present did not have a consent to release form on file.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 Three unqualified caregivers that were present did not have a national criminal history check on file.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age The licensee and one caregiver's TB test was over one year old.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) The netting of one of the pack n play's had a hole in it.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Six kids did not have a signed physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation Two kids did not have proof of date of birth on file.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: an individual who: is employed On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: an individual who: is employed On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. A current consent to release form is needed for one caregiver.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check (fingerprints) being completed.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-35(a) — The caregiver shall report immediately suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect, or child exploitation to Child Protective Services or local law enforcement. On 8/19/2025 a caregiver observed a knot on a child and did not immediately report to DCS or local law enforcement.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray One caregiver did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Current CPR is needed for the licensee.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age Two caregivers did not have a TB test in the file.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. An eleven month old infant was asleep in a bouncy seat.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file. Two caregivers drug screen did not have the MRO (Medical Review Officer Information).	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray Three caregivers did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1 *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 Three unqualified staff were caring for 11 kids of mixed ages. The staff do didn't count in the child to staff ratio due to not having a consent to release form and national criminal history check on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. Four kids did not have current immunization records on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children A kitchen knife was accessible in one of the kitchen drawers.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Six kids did not have a physical on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies Lysol and hand sanitizer was accessible on a stand in the front area of the daycare.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 Three unqualified caregivers that were present did not have a national criminal history check on file.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) — Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times Three unqualified staff were caring for the children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age The staff files were not on the premises.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) — At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) One of the pack n plays had a large hole in the netting.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age Three unqualified caregivers that were present did not have a consent to release form on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age The licensee and one caregiver's TB test was over one year old.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) The netting of one of the pack n play's had a hole in it.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Six kids did not have a signed physical in the file.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-35(a) — The caregiver shall report immediately suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect, or child exploitation to Child Protective Services or local law enforcement. On 8/19/2025 a caregiver observed a knot on a child and did not immediately report to DCS or local law enforcement.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: an individual who: is employed On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: an individual who: is employed On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. A current consent to release form is needed for one caregiver.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check (fingerprints) being completed.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Current CPR is needed for the licensee.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray One caregiver did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray Three caregivers did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age Two caregivers did not have a TB test in the file.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. An eleven month old infant was asleep in a bouncy seat.	Yes

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

Inspections (224)

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

Ownership

Cherry Brown

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