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Amerria Walker

Family child care home · , IN 46363 · License 633566

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Poor

Capacity 12. Infant Paths to QUALITY: Level 1

Violation history (70)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
? 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 two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
One pack n play had a large hole in the netting.
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 caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check being completed. The applicants national criminal history check was expired.
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
One caregivers TB test was over one year old.
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 making the child to staff ratio 4:0. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being submitted. One caregiver did not have a drug screen 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 three caregivers.
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.
Upon arrival there was not a caregiver present with current CPR training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work
Verification of 12 annual hours of training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.
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 two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work
Verification of 12 annual hours of training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
One pack n play had a large hole in the netting.
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 caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check being completed. The applicants national criminal history check was expired.
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
One caregivers TB test was over one year old.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being submitted. One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file.
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.
Upon arrival there was not a caregiver present with current CPR training.
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 three caregivers.
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 making the child to staff ratio 4:0. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.
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 two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work
Verification of 12 annual hours of training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
One pack n play had a large hole in the netting.
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 caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check being completed. The applicants national criminal history check was expired.
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
One caregivers TB test was over one year old.
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 making the child to staff ratio 4:0. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.
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 three caregivers.
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.
Upon arrival there was not a caregiver present with current CPR training.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being submitted. One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file.
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 two caregivers.
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 three caregivers.
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.
Upon arrival there was not a caregiver present with 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 making the child to staff ratio 4:0. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work
Verification of 12 annual hours of training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
One pack n play had a large hole in the netting.
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 caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check being completed. The applicants national criminal history check was expired.
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
One caregivers TB test was over one year old.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being submitted. One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file.
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 two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work
Verification of 12 annual hours of training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
One pack n play had a large hole in the netting.
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 caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check being completed. The applicants national criminal history check was expired.
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
One caregivers TB test was over one year old.
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 making the child to staff ratio 4:0. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being submitted. One caregiver did not have a drug screen 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 three caregivers.
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.
Upon arrival there was not a caregiver present with current CPR training.
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 two caregivers.
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 making the child to staff ratio 4:0. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being submitted. One caregiver did not have a drug screen 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 three caregivers.
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.
Upon arrival there was not a caregiver present with current CPR training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work
Verification of 12 annual hours of training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
One pack n play had a large hole in the netting.
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 caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check being completed. The applicants national criminal history check was expired.
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
One caregivers TB test was over one year old.
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 two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work
Verification of 12 annual hours of training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
One pack n play had a large hole in the netting.
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 caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check being completed. The applicants national criminal history check was expired.
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
One caregivers TB test was over one year old.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.
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
A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being submitted. One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file.
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.
Upon arrival there was not a caregiver present with current CPR training.
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 three caregivers.
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 making the child to staff ratio 4:0. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.
Yes

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

Inspections (84)

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

Ownership

Amerria Walker

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