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Learning Tree Academy 3

Child care center · 2510 Monroe Street, Laporte, IN 46350 · License 815277

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 155. InfantTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 3

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(10) — The center shall post the following items: Cleaning schedules in all food storage, preparation, and service areas
Cleaning checklist not posted in kitchen		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Program did not self report to the division a allegation of neglect.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) — Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor
Drinking fountain in school age room with build up present and stream not reaching 2".		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) — The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms
Seals in bathrooms breaking down on sinks and toilets.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) — The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
Lids not placed on trash cans with food waste present.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) — Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables
Infants sitting in high chair table not strapped in with safety belts while eating		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-310 — Cleaning ventilation systems
Ceiling vents in classrooms need cleaned from dust/debris accumulating.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-310 — Cleaning ventilation systems
Ceiling vents in classrooms need cleaned from dust/debris accumulating.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Walls throughout center with chipped/peeling exposing drywall		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items not santitable stored in bathrooms: towels, toilet paper tubes, paper towel rolls, art supplies, diapers, and plungers		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
Hall mechanical closet not locked. School age closet: electrical panel, hand sanitizer, shaving cream, outlet uncovered. Diaper cream labled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored in child's cubby.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) — The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean.
Small rug in gross motor room not secured to floor		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-411 — Lighting intensity
Light bulbs out in Twos classroom making lighting dim		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-411 — Lighting intensity
Light bulbs out in Twos classroom making lighting dim		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(l) — With parents written approval, centers may use preventive products, such as sunscreens, insect repellents, nonmedicated powder, petroleum jelly, and A & D ointment, without a physicians order
Program applied sunscreen to a child without written permission from parent		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(e) — The center shall maintain a temperature of not less than sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit
Center temperature was 61 degrees		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
Childrens enrollement forms missing complete information for dentist and dr information		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Paper towel, wash clothes stored in bathrooms in an unsanitizable manner in Oaks and Sycamores		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
Two staff files with no current universal percautions training on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
Child enrollement forms missing complete contact information for parents working hours		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
Childrens enrollemnt forms missing complete contact information for ermergency contacts		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
One staff file with expired child abuse and neglect training on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
Childrens enrollment forms missing complete contact information for persons authorized to pick up child		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
One infant enrolled without a feeding plan on file		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-411 — Lighting intensity
Light bulbs out in Twos classroom making lighting dim		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-411 — Lighting intensity
Light bulbs out in Twos classroom making lighting dim		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(10) — The center shall post the following items: Cleaning schedules in all food storage, preparation, and service areas
Cleaning checklist not posted in kitchen		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) — Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor
Drinking fountain in school age room with build up present and stream not reaching 2".		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) — The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms
Seals in bathrooms breaking down on sinks and toilets.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) — The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
Lids not placed on trash cans with food waste present.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) — Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables
Infants sitting in high chair table not strapped in with safety belts while eating		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-310 — Cleaning ventilation systems
Ceiling vents in classrooms need cleaned from dust/debris accumulating.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-310 — Cleaning ventilation systems
Ceiling vents in classrooms need cleaned from dust/debris accumulating.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Walls throughout center with chipped/peeling exposing drywall		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items not santitable stored in bathrooms: towels, toilet paper tubes, paper towel rolls, art supplies, diapers, and plungers		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
Hall mechanical closet not locked. School age closet: electrical panel, hand sanitizer, shaving cream, outlet uncovered. Diaper cream labled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored in child's cubby.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) — The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean.
Small rug in gross motor room not secured to floor		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Program did not self report to the division a allegation of neglect.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(l) — With parents written approval, centers may use preventive products, such as sunscreens, insect repellents, nonmedicated powder, petroleum jelly, and A & D ointment, without a physicians order
Program applied sunscreen to a child without written permission from parent		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
Childrens enrollement forms missing complete information for dentist and dr information		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
Two staff files with no current universal percautions training on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
Child enrollement forms missing complete contact information for parents working hours		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
Childrens enrollemnt forms missing complete contact information for ermergency contacts		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
One staff file with expired child abuse and neglect training on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
Childrens enrollment forms missing complete contact information for persons authorized to pick up child		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(e) — The center shall maintain a temperature of not less than sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit
Center temperature was 61 degrees		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Paper towel, wash clothes stored in bathrooms in an unsanitizable manner in Oaks and Sycamores		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
One infant enrolled without a feeding plan on file		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-411 — Lighting intensity
Light bulbs out in Twos classroom making lighting dim		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-411 — Lighting intensity
Light bulbs out in Twos classroom making lighting dim		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(10) — The center shall post the following items: Cleaning schedules in all food storage, preparation, and service areas
Cleaning checklist not posted in kitchen		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Program did not self report to the division a allegation of neglect.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) — Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor
Drinking fountain in school age room with build up present and stream not reaching 2".		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) — The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms
Seals in bathrooms breaking down on sinks and toilets.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-310 — Cleaning ventilation systems
Ceiling vents in classrooms need cleaned from dust/debris accumulating.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-310 — Cleaning ventilation systems
Ceiling vents in classrooms need cleaned from dust/debris accumulating.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) — The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
Lids not placed on trash cans with food waste present.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) — Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables
Infants sitting in high chair table not strapped in with safety belts while eating		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Walls throughout center with chipped/peeling exposing drywall		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items not santitable stored in bathrooms: towels, toilet paper tubes, paper towel rolls, art supplies, diapers, and plungers		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) — The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean.
Small rug in gross motor room not secured to floor		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
Hall mechanical closet not locked. School age closet: electrical panel, hand sanitizer, shaving cream, outlet uncovered. Diaper cream labled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored in child's cubby.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(l) — With parents written approval, centers may use preventive products, such as sunscreens, insect repellents, nonmedicated powder, petroleum jelly, and A & D ointment, without a physicians order
Program applied sunscreen to a child without written permission from parent		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(e) — The center shall maintain a temperature of not less than sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit
Center temperature was 61 degrees		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
Childrens enrollement forms missing complete information for dentist and dr information		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Paper towel, wash clothes stored in bathrooms in an unsanitizable manner in Oaks and Sycamores		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
Two staff files with no current universal percautions training on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
Child enrollement forms missing complete contact information for parents working hours		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
Childrens enrollemnt forms missing complete contact information for ermergency contacts		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
One staff file with expired child abuse and neglect training on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
Childrens enrollment forms missing complete contact information for persons authorized to pick up child		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
One infant enrolled without a feeding plan on file		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-411 — Lighting intensity
Light bulbs out in Twos classroom making lighting dim		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-411 — Lighting intensity
Light bulbs out in Twos classroom making lighting dim		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Program did not self report to the division a allegation of neglect.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-310 — Cleaning ventilation systems
Ceiling vents in classrooms need cleaned from dust/debris accumulating.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-310 — Cleaning ventilation systems
Ceiling vents in classrooms need cleaned from dust/debris accumulating.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) — Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor
Drinking fountain in school age room with build up present and stream not reaching 2".		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) — The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms
Seals in bathrooms breaking down on sinks and toilets.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) — Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables
Infants sitting in high chair table not strapped in with safety belts while eating		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) — The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
Lids not placed on trash cans with food waste present.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Walls throughout center with chipped/peeling exposing drywall		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items not santitable stored in bathrooms: towels, toilet paper tubes, paper towel rolls, art supplies, diapers, and plungers		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) — The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean.
Small rug in gross motor room not secured to floor		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(10) — The center shall post the following items: Cleaning schedules in all food storage, preparation, and service areas
Cleaning checklist not posted in kitchen		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
Hall mechanical closet not locked. School age closet: electrical panel, hand sanitizer, shaving cream, outlet uncovered. Diaper cream labled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored in child's cubby.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(l) — With parents written approval, centers may use preventive products, such as sunscreens, insect repellents, nonmedicated powder, petroleum jelly, and A & D ointment, without a physicians order
Program applied sunscreen to a child without written permission from parent		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(e) — The center shall maintain a temperature of not less than sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit
Center temperature was 61 degrees		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Paper towel, wash clothes stored in bathrooms in an unsanitizable manner in Oaks and Sycamores		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
Two staff files with no current universal percautions training on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
Child enrollement forms missing complete contact information for parents working hours		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
Childrens enrollemnt forms missing complete contact information for ermergency contacts		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
One staff file with expired child abuse and neglect training on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
Childrens enrollment forms missing complete contact information for persons authorized to pick up child		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
Childrens enrollement forms missing complete information for dentist and dr information		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
One infant enrolled without a feeding plan on file		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(10) — The center shall post the following items: Cleaning schedules in all food storage, preparation, and service areas
Cleaning checklist not posted in kitchen		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Program did not self report to the division a allegation of neglect.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-310 — Cleaning ventilation systems
Ceiling vents in classrooms need cleaned from dust/debris accumulating.		 Yes
?— 410 IAC 7-24-310 — Cleaning ventilation systems
Ceiling vents in classrooms need cleaned from dust/debris accumulating.		 Yes

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

Inspections (216)

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

Ownership

Wendy Jenkins

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