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First Step Child Care Center

Child care center · 6750 Eagle View Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46254 · License 517038

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Capacity 108. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 1

Violation history (500)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies Repeat citation- During visit twos room was out of Group size with 13 children ages 24 months to 30 months. Max group size for a class with two year olds is 10.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-58 — Basic schedule of activities At time of visit, school-age missing posting of daily schedule of actitivities.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans At time of visit, school-age classroom missing written program of lesson plans for daily routine.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision The toddler classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 7 children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1. The older twos classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 8 children and the required ratio for that age group is 7:1.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-45 — Attendance records At time of visit, attendance records were not kept current with number of children and names of children in toddler and twos classrooms.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-81(b)(1) — Centers shall comply with the following: Adjust menus accordingly, if juice is substituted for milk At time of visit, cook was unable to make adjustments to menu do to delivery of food for the week.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items At time of visit, Round-up garden spray accessible to children in the lobby area.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance At time of visit, exit door blocked in the kitchen area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-127 — Toddler program Toddler classroom missing arts, blocks and manipulatives in the classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-57 — General program components School-age classroom missing manipulatives, educational materials, and project based items for further learning.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing Boys restroom, hot faucet is not working- no water when turned on.	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 At time of visit, items labeled "Keep out of reach were accessible to children". All classrooms had teacher purses out within reach of children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-2 — Licensing requirements During visit toddler room was out of Group size with 7 children ages 12 months to 3 yrs old. Max group size for a class with toddler year olds is 10.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-43(3) — If applicable, the center shall have the following records available for review: The most recent inspection records relevant to state fire marshal, IDEM water records for private wells, child care health, or general licensing inspections and the records relative to compliance, complaint, and investigation for the past three (3) years Plan of correction for visit on 1/23/25 has not been submitted for review to consultant. Please submit to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(4) — The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Weekly menus (repeat citation) At time of visit, Weekly menu was not posted for parents to view.	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 At time of visit, 4 caregivers missing First Aid training in staff files. Please send completion of trainings to consultant.	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 Repeat citation- At time of visit 7 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-76(a)(2) — A current weekly menu shall be planned one (1) week in advance and posted as follows: In the kitchen repeat citation- Current weekly menu missing in kitchen and posted for parents.	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 Repeat citation- At time of visit, 4 caregivers missing Universal Precautions training in staff files. Please send completion of trainings to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center repeat citation- At time of visit 8 caregivers missing physicals in staff files. Please send consultant completed physicals by caregivers.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(3) — The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: All employees and volunteer caregivers at the facility where child care is provided Repeat citation- At time of visit 9 caregivers missing drug testing results in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually Repeat citation- At time of visit, 5 caregivers missing Child Abuse and Neglect training in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Repeat citations- During visit 1 staff member in the infant classroom present with children did not have any fingerprints on file with division making them. Having a person on site without a qualifying background check may be grounds for a licensing enforcement action.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision repeat citation- During visit consultant observed the infant class out of ratio with 3 infants with 1 Disqualified caregivers. Only Qualified caregivers count for supervision and ratio. During visit consultant observed the toddler class out of ratio with 8 children with 1 qualified caregiver. Ratio for toddlers is 5:1. During visit consultant observed the Older Twos class out of ratio with 9 children with 1 qualified caregiver. Ratio for 30 months children is 7:1.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate At time of file review, infant caregiver missing training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Please provide documentation to consultant.	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 At time of file review, 6 drug tested results missing in staff files. Please send documentation to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Repeat citation- The Older Twos classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 caregiver with 12 children and the required ratio for that age group is 7:1.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(2) — The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: All individuals at least eighteen (18) years of age living in a home where child care is provided At time of file review 12 out of 12 caregivers missing drug testing results in files. Please send documentation to consultant upon completion.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(d) — In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety A time of file review, 4 caregivers missing a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety. Please provide documentation to consultant.	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 At time of file review, 6 child files missing physical examination. Please provide documentation to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test At time of file review, 4 caregivers missing High school diploma or passed equivalency test in files. Please provide documentation to consultant.	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 Repeat citation- At time of visit, items labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. 4 yr old classroom had handsantizer, Wizard Air freshner spray, Lysol spray and bleach water in an open bucket accessible to children. 5 yr old classroom had handsanitizer on desk. School age classroom had open bucket of bleach, Wizard disinfectant and handsantizer.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) — 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 of parent, address, and telephone number At time of file review, 1 child file missing name, address and phone number of parent.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage repeat citation- At time of visit, 3 infant bottles missing name and date of preparation. 2 botttle missing date of preparation.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. At time of file review, 9 child files missing Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. Please provide documentation to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter At time of file review, 1 caregiver with positive test, 1 caregiver with expired TB test and 2 missing verification of TB test administered. Please provide documentation to consultant.	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 At time of file review, 5 caregivers missing basic first aid training in files. Please provide documentation to consultant.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-16 — The licensee shall cooperate with the division in carrying out these activities, including permitting the division to conduct announced or unannounced inspections Provider has failed to submit plan of correction for the following visits: 5/21/24, 8/6/24, 9/17/24. At time of file review, 6 caregiver files of 14 caregivers present requested were missing. Please send documentation to consultant.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During visit 1 staff member, in the infant room present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified: (expired: 5/29/24). During visit 1 staff member in the Twos classroom present with children did not have any fingerprints on file with division. Currently, showing incomplete status with division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline Consultant observed caregiver in Prek classroom grabbing 4 year old child by the arms and moving her back into classroom. Caregiver continued holding onto child's arm.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance Toddler closet door is broken.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision During visit PreK class room was not supervised by caregiver. Caregiver left with one child and left 16 children age 4 in classroom with out caregiver present.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) — The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below repeat citation- Toddler classroom had two sippy cups being stored on top of paper towel dispenser.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision repeat citation-During visit consultant observed the PreK class out of ratio with 17 children age 4 with 1 qualified caregiver. Ratio for 4 years old is 12:1. repeat citation- During visit, consultant observed 16 four year old children with 0 caregivers when caregiver walked out of classroom. repeat citation- During visit consultant observed the 3 classroom out of ratio 16 children age 3 with 1 qualified caregiver. Ratio for 3 years old is 10:1.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. At time of visit, caregiver present who has disqualified status with the division on the premises.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63(f) — Children two (2) years of age shall have small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area small climbing equipment missing in twos classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training At time of file review, 10 out of 12 caregivers missing Health and Safety modules in files. Send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. repeat citation- One Caregiver missing current fingerprints with the division. One Caregiver missing fingerprints on file with the division.	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 At time of file review, 8 out of 12 caregivers missing physical exams in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	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 A time of file review, 8 out of 12 caregivers missing current first aid training in staff files. Send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance Two ceiling tiles in classroom 2B have water damage.	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 At time of file review, 11 out of 12 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually. Send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation At time of file review, 3 child files missing birth certificates.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials repeat citation- Classrooms missing science/literature/fine and large motor educational materials in the threes, school age classrooms.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake Stacked chairs in threes classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate Infant caregiver missing CPR training in file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable repeat citation- 2B restroom contained mop, bucket and broom set. Infant restroom contained mop, toys and clothes on the shelf and toy in the sink.	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 At time of file review, 5 children missing physical in files.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) — The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean. Rugs in toddler, threes classroom were not clean. Threes classroom rug frayed and coming apart.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. At time of file review, 3 child files missing immunizations.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(4) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: medication; in areas inaccessible to children PreK classroom had first aid box that contained antihistamines and non-aspirin in travel size pouches, accessible to children.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-109 — Garbage and refuse The following classrooms did not have lids on the trash cans containing food: 2B, Threes and Prek.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Repeat citation- During visit consultant observed the following classrooms out of ratio: 1. Toddler class out of ratio with 9 Toddlers to 1 qualified caregivers. ratio is 5:1 2. Threes class out of ration with 11 three year olds and 1 qualified caregiver. ratio is 10:1 3. 2A (younger twos) class out of ratio with 14 24 mths to 29 months with 2 caregivers. ratio is 10:2	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-128(b) — Storage space for supplies and personal belongings of each child shall be in each room Coats touching in 2A classroom.	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 Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. PreK classroom had white out, body lotion on table. Lysol spray, disinfectant spray and handsanitizer on open shelving within reach of children. Lysol spray on changing table in the infant classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-129(a)(2) — The center shall equip each infant room with the following furnishings: A sanitizable rocking chair/glider for each care worker with no more than two (2) rocking chairs/gliders required per room Infant and toddler rocking chairs have mesh under seats that is not sanitizable. Rocking chair in infant classroom has a tear in fabric seat cover.	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 At time of file review, 12 out of 12 caregivers missing universal precautions annual training in files. Please submit documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) — Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material The following classrooms had peeling paint on walls: Toddler and PreK	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-25 — Lead caregiver qualifications repeat citations- Caregivers in all classrooms are unable to read and write English proficiently. Caregivers do not understand verbal or written directives/questions. No translation into other primary language of caregivers present or used in the classrooms	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable Threes restroom contained a cloth bookcase being stored.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-99(k) — Staff shall keep exit areas clear of equipment, debris, and other objects at all times Large bookcase was blocking the exit door in the Threes classroom.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (repeat citation) At time of visit, two caregivers missing fingerprints with the division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-118 — Pest prevention Consultant observed cockroaches and ants in the infant and toddler classrooms, hallway and kitchen area.	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 (repeat citation) Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Toddler room- under changing table contained aquaphor and diaper cream. PreK classroom had handsanitizer out on desk. Preschool classroom- Caregivers purse accessible to children in open shelving. 2B restroom had Lysol spray on toilet paper holder.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-25 — Lead caregiver qualifications Caregivers in all classrooms are unable to read and write English proficiently. Caregivers do not understand verbal or written directives/questions. No translation into other primary language of caregivers present or used in the classrooms.	Yes
?	—	410 IAC 7-24 — Current BCC approved food service training for at least one staff member responsible for the operation of the kitchen. A person with BCC approved food service training will be present whenever meals or snacks are served. Cook missing BCC approved food service training. No other caregiver or director has training on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans Classrooms missing daily lesson plans posted.	Yes
?	—	3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants). (repeat citation) During visit, consultant observed the fours class out of ratio with 12 four year old children with 0 qualified caregivers. Only Qualified caregivers count for supervision and ratio.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage (repeat citation) At time of visit, infant bottles missing names and date of preparation in the refrigerator.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records At time of file review, director reported that staff files were incomplete. Consultant will return in 30 days to review.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-140(j) — Staff shall serve and have food ready to eat before calling children to meals so they do not have to wait Toddler classroom, children sitting and wandering classroom waiting for lunch to be served.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-134(f) — The center shall post a copy of the childs feeding plan for use by food preparation personnel and the person responsible for feeding the child (repeat citation) Infant classroom did not have infant's individual feeding plans posted.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-82(a) — The center shall post information regarding childrens special diets for dietary staff in charge of preparing and serving the food (repeat citation) At time of visit, kitchen missing updated and current list of childrens special diets.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials Classrooms missing science/art/literature/fine and large motor educational materials.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-141(f)(5) — All cribs shall meet the following guidelines: Each crib shall have a firm mattress at least two (2) inches thick that is securely covered with a waterproof material not dangerous to children At time of visit, 4 cribs had sheets that do not securely cover the crib mattress.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-76(c) — Food service staff shall record menu changes as served and keep menus on file for one (1) month (repeat citation) At time of visit, kitchen missing menu changes as served and keep menus on file for one (1) month.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-141(b) — Caregivers shall place infants on their backs or sides in their cribs for sleeping At time of visit, consultant observed 4 month old infant being placed on his stomache to sleep in crib.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records At time of file review, director reported that child files were incomplete. Consultant will return in 30 days to review.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping (repeat citation) At time of visit, one 8 month old sleeping in crib wearing a bib. One 11 month old, sleeping in swing wearing a bib and tethered pacifier attached. One 4 month old sleeping in swing.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-140(m) — At all meals, adults shall be seated at each table to supervise Toddler caregivers not seated at each table to supervise children eating.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(f) — All child care centers initially licensed after the effective date of this rule shall maintain a temperature not more than seventy-eight (78) degrees Fahrenheit Classroom thermostats were reading over 78 degrees fahrenheit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(3) — Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Staff shall space cots at a minimum of two (2) feet apart on all sides, except where they touch a wall or other room divider 2B classroom- cots were not placed a minimum of 2 feet apart on all sides.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-45 — Attendance records (repeat citation) Attendance records and feedings were not documented on attendance/meal forms in the infant classroom.	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. (repeat citation) At time of visit, two caregivers missing consents with the division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies During visit twos room was out of Group size with 13 children age 24 months to 30 months. Max group size for a class with 2 year olds is 10.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-76(c) — Food service staff shall record menu changes as served and keep menus on file for one (1) month Center was unable to produce menus from the last month along with current menu.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-17(e) — Unscheduled visits by a custodial parentor guardian of a child shall be permitted at any time the child care center is in operation Signage is posted on infant and toddler classrooms restricting access into the classrooms.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) — The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below In the toddler classroom, consultant observed 10 sippy cups of milk being stored on top of paper towel dispenser. Infant refrigerator read 60 degrees and all infant bottles and food was warm to touch. Black refrigerator in the kitchen read over 40 degrees and items were room temperature.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-78(a) — The center shall provide meals and snacks that meet dietary requirements in accordance with the division guidelines At time of visit, children were served cheese balls and milk. Director unable to provide menu to review for dietary requirements	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-114(c) — The center shall provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks At time of visit, toddler classroom hot faucet had no water. Threes bathroom sink read 70 degrees. Water temperature needs to be between 100-120 degrees.	Yes

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

Inspections (1079)

1079 inspection record(s) on file from IN-FSSA.

Ownership

james cabral

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