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Kidzville Daycare Centers, LLC

Child care center · 6745 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324 · License 572061

0Compliance score
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Capacity 54. Infant31 Months Paths to QUALITY: Level 3

Violation history (125)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival at program, threes-fives room was out of ratio 14 children to one caregiver.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(c)(2)(a) — The director shall meet one (1) of the following minimum education and experience qualifications: Any bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university must include one (1) of the following: Fifteen (15) credit hours in college level courses with documented content relating to the needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six (6) years of age or younger and grades of C or better
At time of visit, director only has 6 credit hours for 2022 and none for 2023. Director is obtaining degree while using a varience. With a varience, director must complete 9 credit hours annually to be in compliance.
? 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
At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of physical examination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
At time of visit, both staff has expired servsafe certificates on file. (7.31.2023)
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) — 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: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
At time of visit, 2 student missing proof of childs development.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) — 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: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of education.
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
At time of visit, student present age from 9m to 2 year old, exceeding the 13 month age group sizing.
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 visit, one staff missing proof of drug test.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired first aid training.
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
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training on file. training should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-129(b) — Mesh cribs, mesh play pens, cradles, bean bag chairs, and bassinets of any type are prohibited
At time of visit, play pen present in tod-2's classroom. Item is prohibited.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) — 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
At time of visit, 1 student missing birth certificate.
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 visit, 4 staff with expired/missing universal precautions training. training should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of orientation training.
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 visit, 5 staff with expired TB test. Test should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) — 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
At time of visit, 5 staff missing 12 hours of annual in-service training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) — 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of health and safety modules training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
At time of visit, glass cleaner found on changing table in bathroom. In 3-5 classroom, hand sanitizer found in reach of children.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(c)(2)(a) — The director shall meet one (1) of the following minimum education and experience qualifications: Any bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university must include one (1) of the following: Fifteen (15) credit hours in college level courses with documented content relating to the needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six (6) years of age or younger and grades of C or better
At time of visit, director only has 6 credit hours for 2022 and none for 2023. Director is obtaining degree while using a varience. With a varience, director must complete 9 credit hours annually to be in compliance.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) — 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of health and safety modules training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
At time of visit, glass cleaner found on changing table in bathroom. In 3-5 classroom, hand sanitizer found in reach of children.
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
At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of physical examination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
At time of visit, both staff has expired servsafe certificates on file. (7.31.2023)
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) — 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: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of education.
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 visit, one staff missing proof of drug test.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired first aid training.
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
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training on file. training should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-129(b) — Mesh cribs, mesh play pens, cradles, bean bag chairs, and bassinets of any type are prohibited
At time of visit, play pen present in tod-2's classroom. Item is prohibited.
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 visit, 4 staff with expired/missing universal precautions training. training should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) — 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
At time of visit, 1 student missing birth certificate.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of orientation training.
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 visit, 5 staff with expired TB test. Test should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) — 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
At time of visit, 5 staff missing 12 hours of annual in-service training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) — 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: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
At time of visit, 2 student missing proof of childs development.
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
At time of visit, student present age from 9m to 2 year old, exceeding the 13 month age group sizing.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival at program, threes-fives room was out of ratio 14 children to one caregiver.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(c)(2)(a) — The director shall meet one (1) of the following minimum education and experience qualifications: Any bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university must include one (1) of the following: Fifteen (15) credit hours in college level courses with documented content relating to the needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six (6) years of age or younger and grades of C or better
At time of visit, director only has 6 credit hours for 2022 and none for 2023. Director is obtaining degree while using a varience. With a varience, director must complete 9 credit hours annually to be in compliance.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) — 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of health and safety modules training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
At time of visit, glass cleaner found on changing table in bathroom. In 3-5 classroom, hand sanitizer found in reach of children.
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
At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of physical examination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
At time of visit, both staff has expired servsafe certificates on file. (7.31.2023)
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) — 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: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
At time of visit, 2 student missing proof of childs development.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) — 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: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of education.
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
At time of visit, student present age from 9m to 2 year old, exceeding the 13 month age group sizing.
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 visit, one staff missing proof of drug test.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired first aid training.
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
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training on file. training should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-129(b) — Mesh cribs, mesh play pens, cradles, bean bag chairs, and bassinets of any type are prohibited
At time of visit, play pen present in tod-2's classroom. Item is prohibited.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) — 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
At time of visit, 1 student missing birth certificate.
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 visit, 4 staff with expired/missing universal precautions training. training should be conducted annually.
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 visit, 5 staff with expired TB test. Test should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) — 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
At time of visit, 5 staff missing 12 hours of annual in-service training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of orientation training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival at program, threes-fives room was out of ratio 14 children to one caregiver.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(c)(2)(a) — The director shall meet one (1) of the following minimum education and experience qualifications: Any bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university must include one (1) of the following: Fifteen (15) credit hours in college level courses with documented content relating to the needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six (6) years of age or younger and grades of C or better
At time of visit, director only has 6 credit hours for 2022 and none for 2023. Director is obtaining degree while using a varience. With a varience, director must complete 9 credit hours annually to be in compliance.
? 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 visit, 5 staff with expired TB test. Test should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
At time of visit, glass cleaner found on changing table in bathroom. In 3-5 classroom, hand sanitizer found in reach of children.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) — 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: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
At time of visit, 2 student missing proof of childs development.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
At time of visit, both staff has expired servsafe certificates on file. (7.31.2023)
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
At time of visit, student present age from 9m to 2 year old, exceeding the 13 month age group sizing.
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 visit, one staff missing proof of drug test.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) — 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: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of education.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) — 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
At time of visit, 1 student missing birth certificate.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired first aid training.
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
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training on file. training should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-129(b) — Mesh cribs, mesh play pens, cradles, bean bag chairs, and bassinets of any type are prohibited
At time of visit, play pen present in tod-2's classroom. Item is prohibited.
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 visit, 4 staff with expired/missing universal precautions training. training should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) — 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
At time of visit, 5 staff missing 12 hours of annual in-service training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) — 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of health and safety modules training.
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
At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of physical examination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of orientation training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival at program, threes-fives room was out of ratio 14 children to one caregiver.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(c)(2)(a) — The director shall meet one (1) of the following minimum education and experience qualifications: Any bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university must include one (1) of the following: Fifteen (15) credit hours in college level courses with documented content relating to the needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six (6) years of age or younger and grades of C or better
At time of visit, director only has 6 credit hours for 2022 and none for 2023. Director is obtaining degree while using a varience. With a varience, director must complete 9 credit hours annually to be in compliance.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) — 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of health and safety modules training.
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
At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of physical examination.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) — 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: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
At time of visit, 2 student missing proof of childs development.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
At time of visit, both staff has expired servsafe certificates on file. (7.31.2023)
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
At time of visit, student present age from 9m to 2 year old, exceeding the 13 month age group sizing.
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 visit, one staff missing proof of drug test.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) — 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: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of education.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) — 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
At time of visit, 1 student missing birth certificate.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of orientation training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) — 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
At time of visit, 5 staff missing 12 hours of annual in-service training.
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 visit, 5 staff with expired TB test. Test should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
At time of visit, glass cleaner found on changing table in bathroom. In 3-5 classroom, hand sanitizer found in reach of children.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired first aid training.
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
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training on file. training should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-129(b) — Mesh cribs, mesh play pens, cradles, bean bag chairs, and bassinets of any type are prohibited
At time of visit, play pen present in tod-2's classroom. Item is prohibited.
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 visit, 4 staff with expired/missing universal precautions training. training should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival at program, threes-fives room was out of ratio 14 children to one caregiver.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(c)(2)(a) — The director shall meet one (1) of the following minimum education and experience qualifications: Any bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university must include one (1) of the following: Fifteen (15) credit hours in college level courses with documented content relating to the needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six (6) years of age or younger and grades of C or better
At time of visit, director only has 6 credit hours for 2022 and none for 2023. Director is obtaining degree while using a varience. With a varience, director must complete 9 credit hours annually to be in compliance.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) — 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: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
At time of visit, 2 student missing proof of childs development.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
At time of visit, both staff has expired servsafe certificates on file. (7.31.2023)
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
At time of visit, student present age from 9m to 2 year old, exceeding the 13 month age group sizing.
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 visit, one staff missing proof of drug test.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) — 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: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of education.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) — 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
At time of visit, 1 student missing birth certificate.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired first aid training.
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
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training on file. training should be conducted annually.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-129(b) — Mesh cribs, mesh play pens, cradles, bean bag chairs, and bassinets of any type are prohibited
At time of visit, play pen present in tod-2's classroom. Item is prohibited.
Yes

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

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

Ownership

Tallulah Kooi

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