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Pathways Learning Academy

Child care center · 12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, IN 46033 · License 632040

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Capacity 230. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 1

Violation history (202)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-96(e) — The center shall provide washable, plastic lined, tightly covered containers for soiled cloth diapers and linens
Twos (1) had used diapers in an open trash can in the bathroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At the time of inspection a 3 month old infant was seen sleeping in an unapproved swaddle sleep sack.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
The bathroom sink of room 124, the classroom sink of room 125, and 2 sinks in the PK room have the seal coming apart, needs to be resealed to the wall.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible in the following areas: Rm 26 had a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In PS2 there were 2 bleach/sanitizing bottles hanging on low hooks, 3 small baskets of multiple containers of sunscreen in a low unlocked cabinet and a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In the PK room there was a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet, and adult scissors in a low drawer. Rm 124 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE), a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet and adult scissors in a low unlocked cabinet behind a child deterrent. Rm 114 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent(REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE). Rm 125 had a basket of multiple containers of sunscreen and a small container of multiple diaper creams under the chaging table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE).		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
In room 125 the paint is peeling and the cold water handle of the handwashing sink in the bathroom leaks when turned on.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
In rooms 121 and 114 (2yr old's) there was no climbing, in and out equipment at the time of inspection.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
At the time of consultant arrival the school age classroom was out of ratio with 1 caregiver to 15 children ages 4-6yrs. old.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
At the time of inspection the school age room and room 121 had toilet paper stored open in the bathroom and room 113 had open paper towels stored on the counter, room 126 had paper towels stored open under the sink, not sanitary.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
At the time of inspection the PS2 room, PK, and 114 had brooms/dust pans and sweeper in their bathrooms, not sanitary.		 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.
2 staff working have not submitted updated fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send notification of completed		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 — Diapering
Open diapers stored in the bathrooms of the Twos(2) room and the PK room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of 12hr in-service training. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of Orientation training. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At the time of inspection a 5 month old infant was asleep in a crib wearing a Magic Merlin sleep sack which is not approved for use in child care centers, and had a sound machine hanging on the crib.		 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.
1 staff member (JE) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send consultant notification of fingerprint submission on ILEAD.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
4 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current TB test results. 3 staff files reviewed missing documentation of application. 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of annual evaluation. 5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of emergency contacts. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
At the time of inspection the school age group was over the maximum group size of 24 for ages in the room of 4yrs-9yrs.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Drywall is exposed on the wall by the sound booth door in the school age room. Paper towel dispenser in the Twos(2) room is too close to the sink faucet preventing the use of the hot water.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
At the time of inspection the net climber on the playground had one rope attachment that had broken and the rope had been zip-tied together at the bottom creating a loop that is a strangulation hazard.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Infant 1 had 3 bottles with no lids in the fridge. Infant 2 had 7 bottles not labeled with the name, date and time.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Toilet paper is being stored open in the Early Preschool room bathroom and the gym room. Items not related to diapering such as toys, brooms, sweeper and bin of teachers supplies are being stored in the bathrooms of the Early Preschool room, and Preschool 1.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Infant 2 room had Sani-tyze spray under the sink. Toddler 1 room had a bucket of diaper cream and a bucket of sunscreen under the changing table as well as a teacher purse in an unlocked cabinet. Twos (1) had a bucket of diaper creams under the changing table. Toddler 2 had a teachers purse in an unlocked cabinet, EPS had a bucket of diaper cream and sunscreen under the changing table. STEAM room had Isopropyl Alcohol and Palmolive soap in a low unlocked cabinet. Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 had buckets of diaper cream in a low bin in the bathroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing
Hot water in the School Age room and the Preschool 2 room did not reach 100 degrees F.		 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.
Maintenance staff and church employees are accessing the center during operating hours without fingerprints on file with the division.		 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
The maintenance staff are leaving the door propped open/unlocked which allows the maintenance area and chemical storage to be accessible to children.		 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.
Maintenance staff and church employees are accessing the center during operating hours without consents on file with the division.		 Yes
4— 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
On 11/30/2023, the program self-reported that a staff member mishandled a 2 1/2 year old male child by grabbing his right arm to flip the child over and shove him down onto his cot.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
At the time of inspection the PS2 room, PK, and 114 had brooms/dust pans and sweeper in their bathrooms, not sanitary.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At the time of inspection a 3 month old infant was seen sleeping in an unapproved swaddle sleep sack.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible in the following areas: Rm 26 had a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In PS2 there were 2 bleach/sanitizing bottles hanging on low hooks, 3 small baskets of multiple containers of sunscreen in a low unlocked cabinet and a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In the PK room there was a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet, and adult scissors in a low drawer. Rm 124 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE), a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet and adult scissors in a low unlocked cabinet behind a child deterrent. Rm 114 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent(REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE). Rm 125 had a basket of multiple containers of sunscreen and a small container of multiple diaper creams under the chaging table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE).		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
In room 125 the paint is peeling and the cold water handle of the handwashing sink in the bathroom leaks when turned on.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
The bathroom sink of room 124, the classroom sink of room 125, and 2 sinks in the PK room have the seal coming apart, needs to be resealed to the wall.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
At the time of consultant arrival the school age classroom was out of ratio with 1 caregiver to 15 children ages 4-6yrs. old.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
At the time of inspection the school age room and room 121 had toilet paper stored open in the bathroom and room 113 had open paper towels stored on the counter, room 126 had paper towels stored open under the sink, not sanitary.		 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.
2 staff working have not submitted updated fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send notification of completed		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
In rooms 121 and 114 (2yr old's) there was no climbing, in and out equipment at the time of inspection.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Infant 2 room had Sani-tyze spray under the sink. Toddler 1 room had a bucket of diaper cream and a bucket of sunscreen under the changing table as well as a teacher purse in an unlocked cabinet. Twos (1) had a bucket of diaper creams under the changing table. Toddler 2 had a teachers purse in an unlocked cabinet, EPS had a bucket of diaper cream and sunscreen under the changing table. STEAM room had Isopropyl Alcohol and Palmolive soap in a low unlocked cabinet. Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 had buckets of diaper cream in a low bin in the bathroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Chairs were stacked in the Early Preschool room while children were awake.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 — Diapering
Open diapers stored in the bathrooms of the Twos(2) room and the PK room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of 12hr in-service training. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of Orientation training. 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.
1 staff member (JE) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send consultant notification of fingerprint submission on ILEAD.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
4 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current TB test results. 3 staff files reviewed missing documentation of application. 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of annual evaluation. 5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of emergency contacts. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
At the time of inspection the school age group was over the maximum group size of 24 for ages in the room of 4yrs-9yrs.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Drywall is exposed on the wall by the sound booth door in the school age room. Paper towel dispenser in the Twos(2) room is too close to the sink faucet preventing the use of the hot water.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Toilet paper is being stored open in the Early Preschool room bathroom and the gym room. Items not related to diapering such as toys, brooms, sweeper and bin of teachers supplies are being stored in the bathrooms of the Early Preschool room, and Preschool 1.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
At the time of inspection the net climber on the playground had one rope attachment that had broken and the rope had been zip-tied together at the bottom creating a loop that is a strangulation hazard.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Infant 1 had 3 bottles with no lids in the fridge. Infant 2 had 7 bottles not labeled with the name, date and time.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing
Hot water in the School Age room and the Preschool 2 room did not reach 100 degrees F.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At the time of inspection a 5 month old infant was asleep in a crib wearing a Magic Merlin sleep sack which is not approved for use in child care centers, and had a sound machine hanging on the crib.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-96(e) — The center shall provide washable, plastic lined, tightly covered containers for soiled cloth diapers and linens
Twos (1) had used diapers in an open trash can in the bathroom.		 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.
Maintenance staff and church employees are accessing the center during operating hours without fingerprints on file with the division.		 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
The maintenance staff are leaving the door propped open/unlocked which allows the maintenance area and chemical storage to be accessible to children.		 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.
Maintenance staff and church employees are accessing the center during operating hours without consents on file with the division.		 Yes
4— 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
On 11/30/2023, the program self-reported that a staff member mishandled a 2 1/2 year old male child by grabbing his right arm to flip the child over and shove him down onto his cot.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of Orientation training. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Chairs were stacked in the Early Preschool room while children were awake.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 — Diapering
Open diapers stored in the bathrooms of the Twos(2) room and the PK room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of 12hr in-service training. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At the time of inspection a 3 month old infant was seen sleeping in an unapproved swaddle sleep sack.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
In room 125 the paint is peeling and the cold water handle of the handwashing sink in the bathroom leaks when turned on.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
The bathroom sink of room 124, the classroom sink of room 125, and 2 sinks in the PK room have the seal coming apart, needs to be resealed to the wall.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible in the following areas: Rm 26 had a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In PS2 there were 2 bleach/sanitizing bottles hanging on low hooks, 3 small baskets of multiple containers of sunscreen in a low unlocked cabinet and a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In the PK room there was a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet, and adult scissors in a low drawer. Rm 124 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE), a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet and adult scissors in a low unlocked cabinet behind a child deterrent. Rm 114 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent(REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE). Rm 125 had a basket of multiple containers of sunscreen and a small container of multiple diaper creams under the chaging table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE).		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
In rooms 121 and 114 (2yr old's) there was no climbing, in and out equipment at the time of inspection.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
At the time of consultant arrival the school age classroom was out of ratio with 1 caregiver to 15 children ages 4-6yrs. old.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
At the time of inspection the school age room and room 121 had toilet paper stored open in the bathroom and room 113 had open paper towels stored on the counter, room 126 had paper towels stored open under the sink, not sanitary.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
At the time of inspection the PS2 room, PK, and 114 had brooms/dust pans and sweeper in their bathrooms, not sanitary.		 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.
2 staff working have not submitted updated fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send notification of completed		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Infant 2 room had Sani-tyze spray under the sink. Toddler 1 room had a bucket of diaper cream and a bucket of sunscreen under the changing table as well as a teacher purse in an unlocked cabinet. Twos (1) had a bucket of diaper creams under the changing table. Toddler 2 had a teachers purse in an unlocked cabinet, EPS had a bucket of diaper cream and sunscreen under the changing table. STEAM room had Isopropyl Alcohol and Palmolive soap in a low unlocked cabinet. Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 had buckets of diaper cream in a low bin in the bathroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At the time of inspection a 5 month old infant was asleep in a crib wearing a Magic Merlin sleep sack which is not approved for use in child care centers, and had a sound machine hanging on the crib.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-96(e) — The center shall provide washable, plastic lined, tightly covered containers for soiled cloth diapers and linens
Twos (1) had used diapers in an open trash can in the bathroom.		 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.
1 staff member (JE) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send consultant notification of fingerprint submission on ILEAD.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
4 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current TB test results. 3 staff files reviewed missing documentation of application. 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of annual evaluation. 5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of emergency contacts. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
At the time of inspection the school age group was over the maximum group size of 24 for ages in the room of 4yrs-9yrs.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Drywall is exposed on the wall by the sound booth door in the school age room. Paper towel dispenser in the Twos(2) room is too close to the sink faucet preventing the use of the hot water.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
At the time of inspection the net climber on the playground had one rope attachment that had broken and the rope had been zip-tied together at the bottom creating a loop that is a strangulation hazard.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Infant 1 had 3 bottles with no lids in the fridge. Infant 2 had 7 bottles not labeled with the name, date and time.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Toilet paper is being stored open in the Early Preschool room bathroom and the gym room. Items not related to diapering such as toys, brooms, sweeper and bin of teachers supplies are being stored in the bathrooms of the Early Preschool room, and Preschool 1.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing
Hot water in the School Age room and the Preschool 2 room did not reach 100 degrees F.		 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.
Maintenance staff and church employees are accessing the center during operating hours without fingerprints on file with the division.		 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
The maintenance staff are leaving the door propped open/unlocked which allows the maintenance area and chemical storage to be accessible to children.		 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.
Maintenance staff and church employees are accessing the center during operating hours without consents on file with the division.		 Yes
4— 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
On 11/30/2023, the program self-reported that a staff member mishandled a 2 1/2 year old male child by grabbing his right arm to flip the child over and shove him down onto his cot.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing
Hot water in the School Age room and the Preschool 2 room did not reach 100 degrees F.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Chairs were stacked in the Early Preschool room while children were awake.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At the time of inspection a 3 month old infant was seen sleeping in an unapproved swaddle sleep sack.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
The bathroom sink of room 124, the classroom sink of room 125, and 2 sinks in the PK room have the seal coming apart, needs to be resealed to the wall.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
In rooms 121 and 114 (2yr old's) there was no climbing, in and out equipment at the time of inspection.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
At the time of consultant arrival the school age classroom was out of ratio with 1 caregiver to 15 children ages 4-6yrs. old.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
At the time of inspection the PS2 room, PK, and 114 had brooms/dust pans and sweeper in their bathrooms, not sanitary.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible in the following areas: Rm 26 had a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In PS2 there were 2 bleach/sanitizing bottles hanging on low hooks, 3 small baskets of multiple containers of sunscreen in a low unlocked cabinet and a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In the PK room there was a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet, and adult scissors in a low drawer. Rm 124 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE), a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet and adult scissors in a low unlocked cabinet behind a child deterrent. Rm 114 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent(REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE). Rm 125 had a basket of multiple containers of sunscreen and a small container of multiple diaper creams under the chaging table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE).		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
In room 125 the paint is peeling and the cold water handle of the handwashing sink in the bathroom leaks when turned on.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
At the time of inspection the school age room and room 121 had toilet paper stored open in the bathroom and room 113 had open paper towels stored on the counter, room 126 had paper towels stored open under the sink, not sanitary.		 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.
2 staff working have not submitted updated fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send notification of completed		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
At the time of inspection the net climber on the playground had one rope attachment that had broken and the rope had been zip-tied together at the bottom creating a loop that is a strangulation hazard.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Infant 1 had 3 bottles with no lids in the fridge. Infant 2 had 7 bottles not labeled with the name, date and time.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of Orientation training. Send documentation to consultant.		 Yes

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

Inspections (244)

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

Ownership

Kelly Garrison; Whitney Wallis

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