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Empowered Minds Childcare Center

Child care center · 15295 West 101st Avenue, Dyer, IN 46311 · License 366696

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Poor

Capacity 62. InfantTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 1

Violation history (126)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	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 Desitin was within children's reach in the diaper table. It states Keep Out of Reach of Children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms The two's bathroom is being used to store chairs.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records Two children do not have evidence of immunizations in their file (AF and AR)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer Paper towels in the kitchen were not in a dispenser.	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 Three children do not have evidence of physical in their file (CD, AF, and AR)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child In the mixed age room there were 11 children ranging from infants-toddlers. The max group size if an infant is in a group is 8. The two's room had 13 children; the max group size for a group with a two year old in it is 10.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured Bottles are being labeled with the child's name only. Also need to label with date/time prepared.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant One infant (G.M.) does not have feeding plan in file.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) — Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage Disposable towels were not available in the children's restroom across from the kitchen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Infant room had 8 children (ages infant-1) and one caregiver, making the ratio 8:1 instead of 8:2 as it should be. The 3's room ratio was 11:1 instead of 11:2 as it should be. When consultant walked into the 4's room, there were 9 children in the room, as consultant turned around, the caregiver was walking through the door way with another child. Previous to the caregiver coming back in the room, the ratio was 9:0 instead of 9:1 as it should have been.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision When consultant walked into the 4's classroom, there were 9 children with no caregiver. As consultant turned around to exit the room, the caregiver was walking into the room with a 10th child. The 9 children were not supervised while the caregiver was out of the room.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children Diapers are being stored in cubbies in the hallway, accessible to children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake Two's room has chairs stacked while children are awake.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-2 — Licensing requirements Facility is licensed for 8 infants and toddlers. At time of visit there was 1 infant and 9 toddlers (one year olds) in the building	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, the infant/toddler room had 11 children and 3 staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child The infant/toddler room has 11 children. 1 infant; 9 toddlers, and 1 three year old. If an infant is in the group, the max group size is 8.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records Two children do not have evidence of immunizations in their file (AF and AR)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer Paper towels in the kitchen were not in a dispenser.	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 Three children do not have evidence of physical in their file (CD, AF, and AR)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child In the mixed age room there were 11 children ranging from infants-toddlers. The max group size if an infant is in a group is 8. The two's room had 13 children; the max group size for a group with a two year old in it is 10.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured Bottles are being labeled with the child's name only. Also need to label with date/time prepared.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant One infant (G.M.) does not have feeding plan in file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) — Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage Disposable towels were not available in the children's restroom across from the kitchen.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	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 Desitin was within children's reach in the diaper table. It states Keep Out of Reach of Children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms The two's bathroom is being used to store chairs.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Infant room had 8 children (ages infant-1) and one caregiver, making the ratio 8:1 instead of 8:2 as it should be. The 3's room ratio was 11:1 instead of 11:2 as it should be. When consultant walked into the 4's room, there were 9 children in the room, as consultant turned around, the caregiver was walking through the door way with another child. Previous to the caregiver coming back in the room, the ratio was 9:0 instead of 9:1 as it should have been.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision When consultant walked into the 4's classroom, there were 9 children with no caregiver. As consultant turned around to exit the room, the caregiver was walking into the room with a 10th child. The 9 children were not supervised while the caregiver was out of the room.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child The infant/toddler room has 11 children. 1 infant; 9 toddlers, and 1 three year old. If an infant is in the group, the max group size is 8.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children Diapers are being stored in cubbies in the hallway, accessible to children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake Two's room has chairs stacked while children are awake.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-2 — Licensing requirements Facility is licensed for 8 infants and toddlers. At time of visit there was 1 infant and 9 toddlers (one year olds) in the building	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, the infant/toddler room had 11 children and 3 staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) — Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage Disposable towels were not available in the children's restroom across from the kitchen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records Two children do not have evidence of immunizations in their file (AF and AR)	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 Desitin was within children's reach in the diaper table. It states Keep Out of Reach of Children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms The two's bathroom is being used to store chairs.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer Paper towels in the kitchen were not in a dispenser.	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 Three children do not have evidence of physical in their file (CD, AF, and AR)	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child In the mixed age room there were 11 children ranging from infants-toddlers. The max group size if an infant is in a group is 8. The two's room had 13 children; the max group size for a group with a two year old in it is 10.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured Bottles are being labeled with the child's name only. Also need to label with date/time prepared.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant One infant (G.M.) does not have feeding plan in file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Infant room had 8 children (ages infant-1) and one caregiver, making the ratio 8:1 instead of 8:2 as it should be. The 3's room ratio was 11:1 instead of 11:2 as it should be. When consultant walked into the 4's room, there were 9 children in the room, as consultant turned around, the caregiver was walking through the door way with another child. Previous to the caregiver coming back in the room, the ratio was 9:0 instead of 9:1 as it should have been.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision When consultant walked into the 4's classroom, there were 9 children with no caregiver. As consultant turned around to exit the room, the caregiver was walking into the room with a 10th child. The 9 children were not supervised while the caregiver was out of the room.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child The infant/toddler room has 11 children. 1 infant; 9 toddlers, and 1 three year old. If an infant is in the group, the max group size is 8.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children Diapers are being stored in cubbies in the hallway, accessible to children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake Two's room has chairs stacked while children are awake.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-2 — Licensing requirements Facility is licensed for 8 infants and toddlers. At time of visit there was 1 infant and 9 toddlers (one year olds) in the building	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, the infant/toddler room had 11 children and 3 staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records Two children do not have evidence of immunizations in their file (AF and AR)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms The two's bathroom is being used to store chairs.	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 Desitin was within children's reach in the diaper table. It states Keep Out of Reach of Children.	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 Three children do not have evidence of physical in their file (CD, AF, and AR)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer Paper towels in the kitchen were not in a dispenser.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child In the mixed age room there were 11 children ranging from infants-toddlers. The max group size if an infant is in a group is 8. The two's room had 13 children; the max group size for a group with a two year old in it is 10.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) — Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage Disposable towels were not available in the children's restroom across from the kitchen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured Bottles are being labeled with the child's name only. Also need to label with date/time prepared.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant One infant (G.M.) does not have feeding plan in file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision When consultant walked into the 4's classroom, there were 9 children with no caregiver. As consultant turned around to exit the room, the caregiver was walking into the room with a 10th child. The 9 children were not supervised while the caregiver was out of the room.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Infant room had 8 children (ages infant-1) and one caregiver, making the ratio 8:1 instead of 8:2 as it should be. The 3's room ratio was 11:1 instead of 11:2 as it should be. When consultant walked into the 4's room, there were 9 children in the room, as consultant turned around, the caregiver was walking through the door way with another child. Previous to the caregiver coming back in the room, the ratio was 9:0 instead of 9:1 as it should have been.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child The infant/toddler room has 11 children. 1 infant; 9 toddlers, and 1 three year old. If an infant is in the group, the max group size is 8.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children Diapers are being stored in cubbies in the hallway, accessible to children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake Two's room has chairs stacked while children are awake.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, the infant/toddler room had 11 children and 3 staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-2 — Licensing requirements Facility is licensed for 8 infants and toddlers. At time of visit there was 1 infant and 9 toddlers (one year olds) in the building	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records Two children do not have evidence of immunizations in their file (AF and AR)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms The two's bathroom is being used to store chairs.	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 Desitin was within children's reach in the diaper table. It states Keep Out of Reach of Children.	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 Three children do not have evidence of physical in their file (CD, AF, and AR)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer Paper towels in the kitchen were not in a dispenser.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured Bottles are being labeled with the child's name only. Also need to label with date/time prepared.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant One infant (G.M.) does not have feeding plan in file.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child In the mixed age room there were 11 children ranging from infants-toddlers. The max group size if an infant is in a group is 8. The two's room had 13 children; the max group size for a group with a two year old in it is 10.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) — Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage Disposable towels were not available in the children's restroom across from the kitchen.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Infant room had 8 children (ages infant-1) and one caregiver, making the ratio 8:1 instead of 8:2 as it should be. The 3's room ratio was 11:1 instead of 11:2 as it should be. When consultant walked into the 4's room, there were 9 children in the room, as consultant turned around, the caregiver was walking through the door way with another child. Previous to the caregiver coming back in the room, the ratio was 9:0 instead of 9:1 as it should have been.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision When consultant walked into the 4's classroom, there were 9 children with no caregiver. As consultant turned around to exit the room, the caregiver was walking into the room with a 10th child. The 9 children were not supervised while the caregiver was out of the room.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children Diapers are being stored in cubbies in the hallway, accessible to children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake Two's room has chairs stacked while children are awake.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-2 — Licensing requirements Facility is licensed for 8 infants and toddlers. At time of visit there was 1 infant and 9 toddlers (one year olds) in the building	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, the infant/toddler room had 11 children and 3 staff.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child The infant/toddler room has 11 children. 1 infant; 9 toddlers, and 1 three year old. If an infant is in the group, the max group size is 8.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms The two's bathroom is being used to store chairs.	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 Desitin was within children's reach in the diaper table. It states Keep Out of Reach of Children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records Two children do not have evidence of immunizations in their file (AF and AR)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer Paper towels in the kitchen were not in a dispenser.	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 Three children do not have evidence of physical in their file (CD, AF, and AR)	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant One infant (G.M.) does not have feeding plan in file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child In the mixed age room there were 11 children ranging from infants-toddlers. The max group size if an infant is in a group is 8. The two's room had 13 children; the max group size for a group with a two year old in it is 10.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured Bottles are being labeled with the child's name only. Also need to label with date/time prepared.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) — Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage Disposable towels were not available in the children's restroom across from the kitchen.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.	Yes

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

Inspections (175)

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

Ownership

Lisa Headen

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