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Teisha smith

Family child care home · , IN 46402 · License 629007

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Poor

Capacity 8. Infant Paths to QUALITY: Level 1

Violation history (132)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child The kid files did not have a signed medical emergency release form.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age A current TB Test is needed for the licensee and one caregiver.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Three kids did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was broken playground equipment in the outdoor fenced in play area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation The kid files did not have state form 50548	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 A current national criminal history check is needed for the licensee. It expired on 6/1/2024.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age An unqualifed caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) — At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray There was not a physical or TB test on file for the caregiver present during the visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Verification of current CPR and First Aid training is needed for the caregiver that was present during the visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1 *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 Upon arrival an unqualified caregiver was alone caring for the children. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider The drug screen on file for the caregiver that was present did not have the MRO information.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was water leaking from a pipe in the basement near the exit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children A sharp item was accessible on the kitchen counter.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-47(b) — The licensee shall ensure that the child care home has hot and cold running water and at least one (1) toilet and sink accessible to children on each floor of the home where services are provided. Water from a source other than a regular municipal water supply shall be tested annually for compliance with water quality requirements The bathroom sink did not have hot running water.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies Wipes labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible in the bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills There was not a fire drill log on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) — The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care The kitchen sink did not have hot running water.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 A current national criminal history check is needed for the licensee. It expired on 6/1/2024.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child The kid files did not have a signed medical emergency release form.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age A current TB Test is needed for the licensee and one caregiver.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Three kids did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was broken playground equipment in the outdoor fenced in play area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation The kid files did not have state form 50548	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider The drug screen on file for the caregiver that was present did not have the MRO information.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age An unqualifed caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) — At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray There was not a physical or TB test on file for the caregiver present during the visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Verification of current CPR and First Aid training is needed for the caregiver that was present during the visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1 *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 Upon arrival an unqualified caregiver was alone caring for the children. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was water leaking from a pipe in the basement near the exit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children A sharp item was accessible on the kitchen counter.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-47(b) — The licensee shall ensure that the child care home has hot and cold running water and at least one (1) toilet and sink accessible to children on each floor of the home where services are provided. Water from a source other than a regular municipal water supply shall be tested annually for compliance with water quality requirements The bathroom sink did not have hot running water.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills There was not a fire drill log on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) — The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care The kitchen sink did not have hot running water.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies Wipes labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible in the bathroom.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 A current national criminal history check is needed for the licensee. It expired on 6/1/2024.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child The kid files did not have a signed medical emergency release form.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age A current TB Test is needed for the licensee and one caregiver.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Three kids did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was broken playground equipment in the outdoor fenced in play area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation The kid files did not have state form 50548	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider The drug screen on file for the caregiver that was present did not have the MRO information.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age An unqualifed caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) — At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray There was not a physical or TB test on file for the caregiver present during the visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Verification of current CPR and First Aid training is needed for the caregiver that was present during the visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1 *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 Upon arrival an unqualified caregiver was alone caring for the children. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was water leaking from a pipe in the basement near the exit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children A sharp item was accessible on the kitchen counter.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-47(b) — The licensee shall ensure that the child care home has hot and cold running water and at least one (1) toilet and sink accessible to children on each floor of the home where services are provided. Water from a source other than a regular municipal water supply shall be tested annually for compliance with water quality requirements The bathroom sink did not have hot running water.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies Wipes labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible in the bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills There was not a fire drill log on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) — The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care The kitchen sink did not have hot running water.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was broken playground equipment in the outdoor fenced in play area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age A current TB Test is needed for the licensee and one caregiver.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Three kids did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 A current national criminal history check is needed for the licensee. It expired on 6/1/2024.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child The kid files did not have a signed medical emergency release form.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation The kid files did not have state form 50548	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) — At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray There was not a physical or TB test on file for the caregiver present during the visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Verification of current CPR and First Aid training is needed for the caregiver that was present during the visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1 *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 Upon arrival an unqualified caregiver was alone caring for the children. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider The drug screen on file for the caregiver that was present did not have the MRO information.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age An unqualifed caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was water leaking from a pipe in the basement near the exit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children A sharp item was accessible on the kitchen counter.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-47(b) — The licensee shall ensure that the child care home has hot and cold running water and at least one (1) toilet and sink accessible to children on each floor of the home where services are provided. Water from a source other than a regular municipal water supply shall be tested annually for compliance with water quality requirements The bathroom sink did not have hot running water.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies Wipes labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible in the bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills There was not a fire drill log on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) — The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care The kitchen sink did not have hot running water.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation The kid files did not have state form 50548	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider The drug screen on file for the caregiver that was present did not have the MRO information.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Three kids did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 A current national criminal history check is needed for the licensee. It expired on 6/1/2024.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child The kid files did not have a signed medical emergency release form.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was broken playground equipment in the outdoor fenced in play area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age A current TB Test is needed for the licensee and one caregiver.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age An unqualifed caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.	Yes
4	—	IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) — At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1 *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 Upon arrival an unqualified caregiver was alone caring for the children. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray There was not a physical or TB test on file for the caregiver present during the visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Verification of current CPR and First Aid training is needed for the caregiver that was present during the visit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was water leaking from a pipe in the basement near the exit.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children A sharp item was accessible on the kitchen counter.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-47(b) — The licensee shall ensure that the child care home has hot and cold running water and at least one (1) toilet and sink accessible to children on each floor of the home where services are provided. Water from a source other than a regular municipal water supply shall be tested annually for compliance with water quality requirements The bathroom sink did not have hot running water.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies Wipes labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible in the bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills There was not a fire drill log on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) — The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care The kitchen sink did not have hot running water.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age A current TB Test is needed for the licensee and one caregiver.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities Three kids did not have a physical in the file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children There was broken playground equipment in the outdoor fenced in play area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee.	Yes
?	—	IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation The kid files did not have state form 50548	Yes

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

Inspections (202)

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

Ownership

Teisha Smith

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