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Walnut Hill Early Childhood Center

Child care center · 1700 Shasta Dr, Goshen, IN 46526 · License 405309

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 116. InfantTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 4

Violation history (90)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) — The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound
POI was generated due to an oven being used which required the door to be propped closed this will be given an appropriate amount of time to be corrected and resubmitted
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
Diapers are stored on shelves above diaper changing table. They are exposed to open air, and not protected from contamination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-67 — The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights
Climber on Butterflies playground is on grass, which is not proper fall surfacing.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Bulk food containers did not have dates of when contents were put inside. Open boxes of crackers were not dated, and food was not stored air tight.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair
Play house on middle playground is disassembled.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom in bumblebees classroom, although unused for toileting, is being used for storage. Bathroom in Ladybugs room also had toys in bins on tope of cabinet in restroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(3) — Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: The center shall not serve or have accessible to children ades, drinks, soft drinks, or powders
Observed an iced coffee on counter in bumblebees classroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
3 children files missing dentist information 2 children's files missing addresses of persons able to pickup
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
2 staff files missing annual evaluation
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
Not all art easels equipped with paint and paper accessible to the children
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
1 staff file missing physical
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
1 staff file missing application for employment
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center 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
1 staff file missing drug test results
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
Not all art easels equipped with paint and paper accessible to the children
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Bulk food containers did not have dates of when contents were put inside. Open boxes of crackers were not dated, and food was not stored air tight.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
2 staff files missing annual evaluation
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) — The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound
POI was generated due to an oven being used which required the door to be propped closed this will be given an appropriate amount of time to be corrected and resubmitted
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
Diapers are stored on shelves above diaper changing table. They are exposed to open air, and not protected from contamination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair
Play house on middle playground is disassembled.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom in bumblebees classroom, although unused for toileting, is being used for storage. Bathroom in Ladybugs room also had toys in bins on tope of cabinet in restroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(3) — Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: The center shall not serve or have accessible to children ades, drinks, soft drinks, or powders
Observed an iced coffee on counter in bumblebees classroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-67 — The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights
Climber on Butterflies playground is on grass, which is not proper fall surfacing.
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
1 staff file missing physical
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
1 staff file missing application for employment
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center 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
1 staff file missing drug test results
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
3 children files missing dentist information 2 children's files missing addresses of persons able to pickup
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) — The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound
POI was generated due to an oven being used which required the door to be propped closed this will be given an appropriate amount of time to be corrected and resubmitted
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
Diapers are stored on shelves above diaper changing table. They are exposed to open air, and not protected from contamination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-67 — The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights
Climber on Butterflies playground is on grass, which is not proper fall surfacing.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Bulk food containers did not have dates of when contents were put inside. Open boxes of crackers were not dated, and food was not stored air tight.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair
Play house on middle playground is disassembled.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom in bumblebees classroom, although unused for toileting, is being used for storage. Bathroom in Ladybugs room also had toys in bins on tope of cabinet in restroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(3) — Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: The center shall not serve or have accessible to children ades, drinks, soft drinks, or powders
Observed an iced coffee on counter in bumblebees classroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
3 children files missing dentist information 2 children's files missing addresses of persons able to pickup
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
2 staff files missing annual evaluation
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
Not all art easels equipped with paint and paper accessible to the children
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
1 staff file missing physical
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center 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
1 staff file missing drug test results
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
1 staff file missing application for employment
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) — The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound
POI was generated due to an oven being used which required the door to be propped closed this will be given an appropriate amount of time to be corrected and resubmitted
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Bulk food containers did not have dates of when contents were put inside. Open boxes of crackers were not dated, and food was not stored air tight.
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 stored on shelves above diaper changing table. They are exposed to open air, and not protected from contamination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-67 — The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights
Climber on Butterflies playground is on grass, which is not proper fall surfacing.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair
Play house on middle playground is disassembled.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom in bumblebees classroom, although unused for toileting, is being used for storage. Bathroom in Ladybugs room also had toys in bins on tope of cabinet in restroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(3) — Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: The center shall not serve or have accessible to children ades, drinks, soft drinks, or powders
Observed an iced coffee on counter in bumblebees classroom.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center 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
1 staff file missing drug test results
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
3 children files missing dentist information 2 children's files missing addresses of persons able to pickup
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
Not all art easels equipped with paint and paper accessible to the children
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
2 staff files missing annual evaluation
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
1 staff file missing application for employment
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
1 staff file missing physical
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) — The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound
POI was generated due to an oven being used which required the door to be propped closed this will be given an appropriate amount of time to be corrected and resubmitted
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
Diapers are stored on shelves above diaper changing table. They are exposed to open air, and not protected from contamination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Bulk food containers did not have dates of when contents were put inside. Open boxes of crackers were not dated, and food was not stored air tight.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-67 — The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights
Climber on Butterflies playground is on grass, which is not proper fall surfacing.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair
Play house on middle playground is disassembled.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom in bumblebees classroom, although unused for toileting, is being used for storage. Bathroom in Ladybugs room also had toys in bins on tope of cabinet in restroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(3) — Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: The center shall not serve or have accessible to children ades, drinks, soft drinks, or powders
Observed an iced coffee on counter in bumblebees classroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
3 children files missing dentist information 2 children's files missing addresses of persons able to pickup
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
Not all art easels equipped with paint and paper accessible to the children
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
1 staff file missing physical
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
1 staff file missing application for employment
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center 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
1 staff file missing drug test results
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
2 staff files missing annual evaluation
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) — The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound
POI was generated due to an oven being used which required the door to be propped closed this will be given an appropriate amount of time to be corrected and resubmitted
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-67 — The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights
Climber on Butterflies playground is on grass, which is not proper fall surfacing.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Bulk food containers did not have dates of when contents were put inside. Open boxes of crackers were not dated, and food was not stored air tight.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair
Play house on middle playground is disassembled.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom in bumblebees classroom, although unused for toileting, is being used for storage. Bathroom in Ladybugs room also had toys in bins on tope of cabinet in restroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(3) — Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: The center shall not serve or have accessible to children ades, drinks, soft drinks, or powders
Observed an iced coffee on counter in bumblebees classroom.
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 stored on shelves above diaper changing table. They are exposed to open air, and not protected from contamination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
3 children files missing dentist information 2 children's files missing addresses of persons able to pickup
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
Not all art easels equipped with paint and paper accessible to the children
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
2 staff files missing annual evaluation
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center 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
1 staff file missing drug test results
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
1 staff file missing physical
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
1 staff file missing application for employment
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) — The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound
POI was generated due to an oven being used which required the door to be propped closed this will be given an appropriate amount of time to be corrected and resubmitted
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
Diapers are stored on shelves above diaper changing table. They are exposed to open air, and not protected from contamination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair
Play house on middle playground is disassembled.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(3) — Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: The center shall not serve or have accessible to children ades, drinks, soft drinks, or powders
Observed an iced coffee on counter in bumblebees classroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-67 — The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights
Climber on Butterflies playground is on grass, which is not proper fall surfacing.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Bulk food containers did not have dates of when contents were put inside. Open boxes of crackers were not dated, and food was not stored air tight.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
3 children files missing dentist information 2 children's files missing addresses of persons able to pickup
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
Not all art easels equipped with paint and paper accessible to the children
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
1 staff file missing physical
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
2 staff files missing annual evaluation
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
1 staff file missing application for employment
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center 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
1 staff file missing drug test results
Yes

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

Inspections (104)

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

Ownership

Jamie Pankoke

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