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Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2

Child care center · 2811 McCormick Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 · License 800558

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Poor

Capacity 23. InfantThree Paths to QUALITY: Level 3

Violation history (252)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Toddler bathroom had a broom and dustpan behind door, a plunger and a toilet brush stored in a stall, diapers open to air and toys on top of cabinet; Preschool bathroom had children's pants laying on diapering table, diapers open to air, and clothing under diapering table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(2) — Centers shall not offer foods that present a choking hazard to children under three (3) years of age, including, but not limited to, the following: Hot dog rounds
During visit two-year-old children were eating corn dogs. Hot dogs are a choking hazard and not appropriate for toddlers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) — Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food
During visit kitchen staff and classroom teachers serving and assisting with lunch were not wearing aprons/smocks or hair restraints.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
Preschool bathroom had diapers stored open to air under changing table, and bathroom in Infant/Toddler room had diapers open to air stored on top of cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
During visit chairs in preschool room were stacked while children were awake.		 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
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Preschool room had Desitin in two totes in unlocked cabinet, and Advanced Healing Ointment Skin Protectant in an unlocked cabinet.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-14(b)(1) — Toilet Facilities
Diapering table in Continuity of Care room does not have two (2) feet of sanitizable space surrounding it.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-13(c) — Daily Food Requirements
At time of visit, bumbo seats were being stored on shelves under changing table.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-13(c) — Daily Food Requirements
Sink is located more than ten (10) feet from changing table in classroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At time of visit, no riding toys were available in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-118(a) — Pest Prevention
At time of visit, only one (1) rocking chair was available in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(e) — Toddler Feeding
At time of visit, a large television/smart board was located in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-14(b)1 — Toilet Facilities
One wall in Continuity of Care room has a cutout for kitchen access.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(l) — Manual Dishwashing
Electrical cords for cameras are located within reach of children in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
Program reported to DCS but not to licensing division that an allegation of abuse or neglect had been issued by a parent.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom had a children's book and paper towels open to air on top of a cabinet.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-342 — Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
Temperature at hand washing sink in children's bathroom measured at 145.2 degrees.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-342 — Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
Temperature at hand washing sink in children's bathroom measured at 145.2 degrees.		 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
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: 3-5 year old room had Scrubs Medaphere Plus Disinfecting Wipes on a cart and hydrogen peroxide, neosporin, and sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet. Bathroom in 2 year old classroom had Diversey Crew Restroom Floor and Surface non-acid disinfecting cleaner in the cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible in younger children's bathroom - Lysol wipes on top of low cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-117(d) — The center shall post instructions for proper manual dish washing in the kitchen if dishes are washed and sanitized manually
No posting for proper manual dish washing available in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
Freezer in kitchen had no thermometer available for daily monitoring.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
at 9:15 the ratio in the three-five year old classroom was 12:1. Ratio for three year olds is 10:1		 Yes
?— 3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
At 9:15 the three-five year old classroom had a ratio of 12:1. The second adult on site was in the kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-118 — Pest prevention
During the inspection, ants were found on kitchen countertop near the sink and by the microwave		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(e) — Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained for all food served to children
Spaghetti and meatballs were made for lunch at 9:15. They were placed in the microwave to be stored until lunch at 12:15.		 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.
There were no consent forms for JH or AD submitted to the state. AD is not listed as on staff listing.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
a 27m old child was grouped together with children over three years old. The maximum group size for two year olds is ten children.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-118 — Pest prevention
Ants were present in the office/ child testing room. In the kitchen the sink, kitchen cabinets, and refridgerator, had ants on their surfaces.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) — The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation
Assistant director stated she left the center to pick up a child from preschool, leaving only one adult present. Assistant director stated that only one staff opens the building and the next staff does not arrive until 8:00 am		 Yes
?— 3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
At arrival children were in both the two year old classroom and the three-five year old classroom with no adults present. One adult was in the bathroom and the other was at the front door.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
At arrival the ratio in the two year old classroom was 2:0 and the preschool classroom was 14:0. After children woke up, the program combined the classrooms for a ratio of 17:2. The rato for two year olds is 5:1. Assistant Director was also the cook, so during meal times the ratio was 17:1.		 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.
There were no fingerprints completed for JH. Unable to determine if AD has fingerprints.		 Yes
?— 3-4.7-1(24) (1) — All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
JH is under the age of 18 and no High School Diploma is present in file.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom had a children's book and paper towels open to air on top of a cabinet.		 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
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Preschool room had Desitin in two totes in unlocked cabinet, and Advanced Healing Ointment Skin Protectant in an unlocked cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
During visit chairs in preschool room were stacked while children were awake.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Toddler bathroom had a broom and dustpan behind door, a plunger and a toilet brush stored in a stall, diapers open to air and toys on top of cabinet; Preschool bathroom had children's pants laying on diapering table, diapers open to air, and clothing under diapering table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(2) — Centers shall not offer foods that present a choking hazard to children under three (3) years of age, including, but not limited to, the following: Hot dog rounds
During visit two-year-old children were eating corn dogs. Hot dogs are a choking hazard and not appropriate for toddlers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) — Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food
During visit kitchen staff and classroom teachers serving and assisting with lunch were not wearing aprons/smocks or hair restraints.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
Preschool bathroom had diapers stored open to air under changing table, and bathroom in Infant/Toddler room had diapers open to air stored on top of cabinet.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-14(b)(1) — Toilet Facilities
Diapering table in Continuity of Care room does not have two (2) feet of sanitizable space surrounding it.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-13(c) — Daily Food Requirements
At time of visit, bumbo seats were being stored on shelves under changing table.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-13(c) — Daily Food Requirements
Sink is located more than ten (10) feet from changing table in classroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At time of visit, no riding toys were available in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(e) — Toddler Feeding
At time of visit, a large television/smart board was located in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-118(a) — Pest Prevention
At time of visit, only one (1) rocking chair was available in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-14(b)1 — Toilet Facilities
One wall in Continuity of Care room has a cutout for kitchen access.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(l) — Manual Dishwashing
Electrical cords for cameras are located within reach of children in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
Program reported to DCS but not to licensing division that an allegation of abuse or neglect had been issued by a parent.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-342 — Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
Temperature at hand washing sink in children's bathroom measured at 145.2 degrees.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-342 — Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
Temperature at hand washing sink in children's bathroom measured at 145.2 degrees.		 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
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: 3-5 year old room had Scrubs Medaphere Plus Disinfecting Wipes on a cart and hydrogen peroxide, neosporin, and sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet. Bathroom in 2 year old classroom had Diversey Crew Restroom Floor and Surface non-acid disinfecting cleaner in the cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
Freezer in kitchen had no thermometer available for daily monitoring.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible in younger children's bathroom - Lysol wipes on top of low cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-117(d) — The center shall post instructions for proper manual dish washing in the kitchen if dishes are washed and sanitized manually
No posting for proper manual dish washing available in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
At 9:15 the three-five year old classroom had a ratio of 12:1. The second adult on site was in the kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-118 — Pest prevention
During the inspection, ants were found on kitchen countertop near the sink and by the microwave		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(e) — Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained for all food served to children
Spaghetti and meatballs were made for lunch at 9:15. They were placed in the microwave to be stored until lunch at 12:15.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
at 9:15 the ratio in the three-five year old classroom was 12:1. Ratio for three year olds is 10:1		 Yes
?— 3-4.7-1(24) (1) — All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
JH is under the age of 18 and no High School Diploma is present in file.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-118 — Pest prevention
Ants were present in the office/ child testing room. In the kitchen the sink, kitchen cabinets, and refridgerator, had ants on their surfaces.		 Yes
?— 3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
At arrival children were in both the two year old classroom and the three-five year old classroom with no adults present. One adult was in the bathroom and the other was at the front door.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) — The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation
Assistant director stated she left the center to pick up a child from preschool, leaving only one adult present. Assistant director stated that only one staff opens the building and the next staff does not arrive until 8:00 am		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
At arrival the ratio in the two year old classroom was 2:0 and the preschool classroom was 14:0. After children woke up, the program combined the classrooms for a ratio of 17:2. The rato for two year olds is 5:1. Assistant Director was also the cook, so during meal times the ratio was 17:1.		 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.
There were no fingerprints completed for JH. Unable to determine if AD has fingerprints.		 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.
There were no consent forms for JH or AD submitted to the state. AD is not listed as on staff listing.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
a 27m old child was grouped together with children over three years old. The maximum group size for two year olds is ten children.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(l) — Manual Dishwashing
Electrical cords for cameras are located within reach of children in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
During visit chairs in preschool room were stacked while children were awake.		 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
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Preschool room had Desitin in two totes in unlocked cabinet, and Advanced Healing Ointment Skin Protectant in an unlocked cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
Preschool bathroom had diapers stored open to air under changing table, and bathroom in Infant/Toddler room had diapers open to air stored on top of cabinet.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Toddler bathroom had a broom and dustpan behind door, a plunger and a toilet brush stored in a stall, diapers open to air and toys on top of cabinet; Preschool bathroom had children's pants laying on diapering table, diapers open to air, and clothing under diapering table.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(2) — Centers shall not offer foods that present a choking hazard to children under three (3) years of age, including, but not limited to, the following: Hot dog rounds
During visit two-year-old children were eating corn dogs. Hot dogs are a choking hazard and not appropriate for toddlers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) — Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food
During visit kitchen staff and classroom teachers serving and assisting with lunch were not wearing aprons/smocks or hair restraints.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-14(b)(1) — Toilet Facilities
Diapering table in Continuity of Care room does not have two (2) feet of sanitizable space surrounding it.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-13(c) — Daily Food Requirements
At time of visit, bumbo seats were being stored on shelves under changing table.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-13(c) — Daily Food Requirements
Sink is located more than ten (10) feet from changing table in classroom.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At time of visit, no riding toys were available in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(e) — Toddler Feeding
At time of visit, a large television/smart board was located in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-118(a) — Pest Prevention
At time of visit, only one (1) rocking chair was available in Continuity of Care room.		 Yes
?— 3-4.1-14(b)1 — Toilet Facilities
One wall in Continuity of Care room has a cutout for kitchen access.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
Program reported to DCS but not to licensing division that an allegation of abuse or neglect had been issued by a parent.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom had a children's book and paper towels open to air on top of a cabinet.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-342 — Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
Temperature at hand washing sink in children's bathroom measured at 145.2 degrees.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-342 — Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
Temperature at hand washing sink in children's bathroom measured at 145.2 degrees.		 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
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: 3-5 year old room had Scrubs Medaphere Plus Disinfecting Wipes on a cart and hydrogen peroxide, neosporin, and sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet. Bathroom in 2 year old classroom had Diversey Crew Restroom Floor and Surface non-acid disinfecting cleaner in the cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
Freezer in kitchen had no thermometer available for daily monitoring.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible in younger children's bathroom - Lysol wipes on top of low cabinet.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-117(d) — The center shall post instructions for proper manual dish washing in the kitchen if dishes are washed and sanitized manually
No posting for proper manual dish washing available in kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
at 9:15 the ratio in the three-five year old classroom was 12:1. Ratio for three year olds is 10:1		 Yes
?— 3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
At 9:15 the three-five year old classroom had a ratio of 12:1. The second adult on site was in the kitchen.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(e) — Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained for all food served to children
Spaghetti and meatballs were made for lunch at 9:15. They were placed in the microwave to be stored until lunch at 12:15.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-118 — Pest prevention
During the inspection, ants were found on kitchen countertop near the sink and by the microwave		 Yes

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

Inspections (298)

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

Ownership

Davetta Chambers

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