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Grace Lutheran Church Preschool

Child care center · 204 North Main Street, Columbia City, IN 46725 · License 786610

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Violation history (76)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline
A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Two staff members helpeing with morning snack were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance		 Yes
4— IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
One staff member present with children does not have current fingerprints attached to this program. (She has fingerprints from a previous program, but those expired 1/11/22.)		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
One staff member present with children does not have a consent attached to this program.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Two staff members helpeing with morning snack were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline
A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
One staff member present with children does not have a consent attached to this program.		 Yes
4— IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
One staff member present with children does not have current fingerprints attached to this program. (She has fingerprints from a previous program, but those expired 1/11/22.)		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Two staff members helpeing with morning snack were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline
A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
One staff member present with children does not have a consent attached to this program.		 Yes
4— IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
One staff member present with children does not have current fingerprints attached to this program. (She has fingerprints from a previous program, but those expired 1/11/22.)		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Two staff members helpeing with morning snack were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline
A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.		 Yes
4— IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
One staff member present with children does not have current fingerprints attached to this program. (She has fingerprints from a previous program, but those expired 1/11/22.)		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
One staff member present with children does not have a consent attached to this program.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Two staff members helpeing with morning snack were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline
A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
One staff member present with children does not have a consent attached to this program.		 Yes
4— IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
One staff member present with children does not have current fingerprints attached to this program. (She has fingerprints from a previous program, but those expired 1/11/22.)		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Two staff members helpeing with morning snack were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline
A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance		 Yes
4— IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
One staff member present with children does not have current fingerprints attached to this program. (She has fingerprints from a previous program, but those expired 1/11/22.)		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
One staff member present with children does not have a consent attached to this program.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Two staff members helpeing with morning snack were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline
A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect		 Yes
?— IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
One staff member present with children does not have a consent attached to this program.		 Yes
4— IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
One staff member present with children does not have current fingerprints attached to this program. (She has fingerprints from a previous program, but those expired 1/11/22.)		 Yes

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

Inspections (160)

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

Ownership

Grace Evangalical Lutheran Church

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