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Little Peoples Day Care

Child care center · 519 10th St, Elkhart, IN 46516 · License 366547

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 88. InfantTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 3

Violation history (215)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Feeding plans were not posted or present in infant room.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) — Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
3 children's files observed, did not have current physicals on file.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-121(e) — Staff person in charge of an infant/toddler group shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. If all the children in the group are at least twenty-four (24) months of age, the staff person in charge shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Caregiver in infant room is not yet 21, she is currently 18.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Infant room out of ratio with 5 children, ages infant-2, and one caregiver.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c) — The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation
Application for renewal has not been submitted		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Observed infant/toddler room with 5 children ranging in ages infant-2.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
Playground does not have a sufficient amount of mulch. Ground barrier is coming through, and can see grassy patches.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
Center did not notify the division after being notified of alleged child abuse and neglect		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) — In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months
Observed mixed age group of infants and toddlers. The youngest child was 6 months, and oldest was 21 months, with a 15 month age gap.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
Infant/Toddler caregivers using diaper changing table for drying rack for art projects		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) — Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director
Director does not yet have educational requirements		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
chairs stacked in infant/toddler room while children were awake and freely roaming		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
Mulch is not deep enough under the climber on the playground.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Fence panel is broken on playground On the utility pole, there were exposed wires and nails accessible to the children. Black barrier under the mulch on playground is coming through, creating tripping hazards.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-9(c) — The center shall provide access to personnel from other state agencies or other persons who provide inspections at the request of the division
Center did not give all requested documents to DCS		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Lysol wipes accessible in the school age room drawer		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
One caregiver did not have physical on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
One caregiver did not have first aid training		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(d)(1) — The director shall designate a responsible caregiver, at least twenty-one (21) years of age, to be in charge during any absences of the director and include the following: The director shall post his or her name and the name of the director-designee in a conspicuous place
Name of director and next in line are not posted		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler room out of ratio with only 1 caregiver. Qualified minor being counted in ratio with 7 toddlers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler room was out of ratio with 5 children and 2 unqualified caregiver (no finger print or consent form). 2 year old room was out of ratio with 6 children and 1 staff, when the second staff left the room to answer front door.		 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.
2 caregivers being counted in ratio did not have finger prints and consent submitted and approved		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(1) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age
2 caregivers being counted in ratio are 17 years of age		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper
Classrooms not equipped with art easels that have paint and paper readily accessible		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
Children's emergency contacts need addresses as well as name and phone number		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
Parent employment information needs addresses as well as name and phone number		 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
4 staff files with either missing or expired universal precautions training		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Infant feeding themself their bottle in bouncy seat		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — 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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
3 staff files either have missing or expired TB tests		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Feeding plans were not in infant room		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
One staff file did not have annual child abuse and neglect training		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Feeding plans were not posted or present in infant room.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-121(e) — Staff person in charge of an infant/toddler group shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. If all the children in the group are at least twenty-four (24) months of age, the staff person in charge shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Caregiver in infant room is not yet 21, she is currently 18.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) — Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
3 children's files observed, did not have current physicals on file.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Observed infant/toddler room with 5 children ranging in ages infant-2.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c) — The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation
Application for renewal has not been submitted		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Infant room out of ratio with 5 children, ages infant-2, and one caregiver.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
Playground does not have a sufficient amount of mulch. Ground barrier is coming through, and can see grassy patches.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
Infant/Toddler caregivers using diaper changing table for drying rack for art projects		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
Center did not notify the division after being notified of alleged child abuse and neglect		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) — Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director
Director does not yet have educational requirements		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
Mulch is not deep enough under the climber on the playground.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
chairs stacked in infant/toddler room while children were awake and freely roaming		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Fence panel is broken on playground On the utility pole, there were exposed wires and nails accessible to the children. Black barrier under the mulch on playground is coming through, creating tripping hazards.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Lysol wipes accessible in the school age room drawer		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
One caregiver did not have first aid training		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
One caregiver did not have physical on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-9(c) — The center shall provide access to personnel from other state agencies or other persons who provide inspections at the request of the division
Center did not give all requested documents to DCS		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(d)(1) — The director shall designate a responsible caregiver, at least twenty-one (21) years of age, to be in charge during any absences of the director and include the following: The director shall post his or her name and the name of the director-designee in a conspicuous place
Name of director and next in line are not posted		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) — In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months
Observed mixed age group of infants and toddlers. The youngest child was 6 months, and oldest was 21 months, with a 15 month age gap.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler room out of ratio with only 1 caregiver. Qualified minor being counted in ratio with 7 toddlers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler room was out of ratio with 5 children and 2 unqualified caregiver (no finger print or consent form). 2 year old room was out of ratio with 6 children and 1 staff, when the second staff left the room to answer front door.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(1) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age
2 caregivers being counted in ratio are 17 years of age		 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.
2 caregivers being counted in ratio did not have finger prints and consent submitted and approved		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper
Classrooms not equipped with art easels that have paint and paper readily accessible		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
Children's emergency contacts need addresses as well as name and phone number		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
Parent employment information needs addresses as well as name and phone number		 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
4 staff files with either missing or expired universal precautions training		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Infant feeding themself their bottle in bouncy seat		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — 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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
3 staff files either have missing or expired TB tests		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Feeding plans were not in infant room		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
One staff file did not have annual child abuse and neglect training		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Infant room out of ratio with 5 children, ages infant-2, and one caregiver.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-121(e) — Staff person in charge of an infant/toddler group shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. If all the children in the group are at least twenty-four (24) months of age, the staff person in charge shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Caregiver in infant room is not yet 21, she is currently 18.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Feeding plans were not posted or present in infant room.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) — Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
3 children's files observed, did not have current physicals on file.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c) — The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation
Application for renewal has not been submitted		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Observed infant/toddler room with 5 children ranging in ages infant-2.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
Playground does not have a sufficient amount of mulch. Ground barrier is coming through, and can see grassy patches.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
Infant/Toddler caregivers using diaper changing table for drying rack for art projects		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
Center did not notify the division after being notified of alleged child abuse and neglect		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) — In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months
Observed mixed age group of infants and toddlers. The youngest child was 6 months, and oldest was 21 months, with a 15 month age gap.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) — Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director
Director does not yet have educational requirements		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
chairs stacked in infant/toddler room while children were awake and freely roaming		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
Mulch is not deep enough under the climber on the playground.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Fence panel is broken on playground On the utility pole, there were exposed wires and nails accessible to the children. Black barrier under the mulch on playground is coming through, creating tripping hazards.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-9(c) — The center shall provide access to personnel from other state agencies or other persons who provide inspections at the request of the division
Center did not give all requested documents to DCS		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Lysol wipes accessible in the school age room drawer		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
One caregiver did not have first aid training		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(d)(1) — The director shall designate a responsible caregiver, at least twenty-one (21) years of age, to be in charge during any absences of the director and include the following: The director shall post his or her name and the name of the director-designee in a conspicuous place
Name of director and next in line are not posted		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
One caregiver did not have physical on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler room out of ratio with only 1 caregiver. Qualified minor being counted in ratio with 7 toddlers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler room was out of ratio with 5 children and 2 unqualified caregiver (no finger print or consent form). 2 year old room was out of ratio with 6 children and 1 staff, when the second staff left the room to answer front door.		 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.
2 caregivers being counted in ratio did not have finger prints and consent submitted and approved		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(1) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age
2 caregivers being counted in ratio are 17 years of age		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper
Classrooms not equipped with art easels that have paint and paper readily accessible		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
Children's emergency contacts need addresses as well as name and phone number		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
Parent employment information needs addresses as well as name and phone number		 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
4 staff files with either missing or expired universal precautions training		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Infant feeding themself their bottle in bouncy seat		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — 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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
3 staff files either have missing or expired TB tests		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Feeding plans were not in infant room		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
One staff file did not have annual child abuse and neglect training		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Feeding plans were not posted or present in infant room.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) — Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
3 children's files observed, did not have current physicals on file.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-121(e) — Staff person in charge of an infant/toddler group shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. If all the children in the group are at least twenty-four (24) months of age, the staff person in charge shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Caregiver in infant room is not yet 21, she is currently 18.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c) — The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation
Application for renewal has not been submitted		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Infant room out of ratio with 5 children, ages infant-2, and one caregiver.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Observed infant/toddler room with 5 children ranging in ages infant-2.		 —
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
Playground does not have a sufficient amount of mulch. Ground barrier is coming through, and can see grassy patches.		 —

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

Inspections (243)

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

Ownership

Anita Williams

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