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Kaleidoscope Kids

Child care center · 2401 W Moore Road, Muncie, IN 47304 · License 846608

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Poor

Capacity 192. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 3

Violation history (97)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(k) — Toilet facilities for staff shall be furnished, separate from those facilities used for children. Staff shall not use childrens toilets
Multiple staff reported that they were unable to use the toilets/sinks for multiple hours and had to use the facilities at a gas station or director's home.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(2)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Sewage problems as follows: Toilets cannot be flushed or are overflowing
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) — The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff and children were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(7) — 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: A lack of electrical power, water, or sewer
Program reported to parents via written notificatition that plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 but did not report it to the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(3)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Inadequate or unsafe water supply as follows: Water supply not functioning
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(a) — The child care center shall provide a minimum of one (1) sink and one (1) flush toilet per fifteen (15) children two (2) years of age and older. Infant and toddler restrooms count only for their rooms
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
During inspection, the 4's and 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(1) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Assembly, installation, and the anchoring process shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers specifications
During inspection, some playground equipment was installed not according to CPSC Public Playground Safety Guidelines.		 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
During the inspection, some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: In Low Tide, a breathing machine with albuterol was being stored in a low unlocked cabinet. In the turtles, the pier, and the 4/5's room, there was white out and magic erasers in low unlocked drawers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
The school age playground was installed outside of the fence.		 Yes
4— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
During inspection, the 4'5sand 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
During the inspection two classes were on the same playground with 12 children total ages 1 and half to two and a half.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety
An approved anti-scald device was not installed in the building.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(k) — Toilet facilities for staff shall be furnished, separate from those facilities used for children. Staff shall not use childrens toilets
Multiple staff reported that they were unable to use the toilets/sinks for multiple hours and had to use the facilities at a gas station or director's home.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) — The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff and children were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(2)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Sewage problems as follows: Toilets cannot be flushed or are overflowing
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(7) — 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: A lack of electrical power, water, or sewer
Program reported to parents via written notificatition that plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 but did not report it to the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(3)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Inadequate or unsafe water supply as follows: Water supply not functioning
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(a) — The child care center shall provide a minimum of one (1) sink and one (1) flush toilet per fifteen (15) children two (2) years of age and older. Infant and toddler restrooms count only for their rooms
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
4— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
During inspection, the 4'5sand 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
During inspection, the 4's and 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(1) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Assembly, installation, and the anchoring process shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers specifications
During inspection, some playground equipment was installed not according to CPSC Public Playground Safety Guidelines.		 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
During the inspection, some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: In Low Tide, a breathing machine with albuterol was being stored in a low unlocked cabinet. In the turtles, the pier, and the 4/5's room, there was white out and magic erasers in low unlocked drawers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
The school age playground was installed outside of the fence.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
During the inspection two classes were on the same playground with 12 children total ages 1 and half to two and a half.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety
An approved anti-scald device was not installed in the building.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(k) — Toilet facilities for staff shall be furnished, separate from those facilities used for children. Staff shall not use childrens toilets
Multiple staff reported that they were unable to use the toilets/sinks for multiple hours and had to use the facilities at a gas station or director's home.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(2)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Sewage problems as follows: Toilets cannot be flushed or are overflowing
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) — The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff and children were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(3)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Inadequate or unsafe water supply as follows: Water supply not functioning
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(a) — The child care center shall provide a minimum of one (1) sink and one (1) flush toilet per fifteen (15) children two (2) years of age and older. Infant and toddler restrooms count only for their rooms
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(7) — 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: A lack of electrical power, water, or sewer
Program reported to parents via written notificatition that plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 but did not report it to the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
4— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
During inspection, the 4'5sand 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
During the inspection two classes were on the same playground with 12 children total ages 1 and half to two and a half.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
During inspection, the 4's and 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(1) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Assembly, installation, and the anchoring process shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers specifications
During inspection, some playground equipment was installed not according to CPSC Public Playground Safety Guidelines.		 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
During the inspection, some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: In Low Tide, a breathing machine with albuterol was being stored in a low unlocked cabinet. In the turtles, the pier, and the 4/5's room, there was white out and magic erasers in low unlocked drawers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
The school age playground was installed outside of the fence.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety
An approved anti-scald device was not installed in the building.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(3)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Inadequate or unsafe water supply as follows: Water supply not functioning
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(a) — The child care center shall provide a minimum of one (1) sink and one (1) flush toilet per fifteen (15) children two (2) years of age and older. Infant and toddler restrooms count only for their rooms
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(k) — Toilet facilities for staff shall be furnished, separate from those facilities used for children. Staff shall not use childrens toilets
Multiple staff reported that they were unable to use the toilets/sinks for multiple hours and had to use the facilities at a gas station or director's home.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(2)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Sewage problems as follows: Toilets cannot be flushed or are overflowing
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) — The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff and children were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(7) — 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: A lack of electrical power, water, or sewer
Program reported to parents via written notificatition that plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 but did not report it to the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
During the inspection two classes were on the same playground with 12 children total ages 1 and half to two and a half.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
During inspection, the 4's and 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(1) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Assembly, installation, and the anchoring process shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers specifications
During inspection, some playground equipment was installed not according to CPSC Public Playground Safety Guidelines.		 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
During the inspection, some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: In Low Tide, a breathing machine with albuterol was being stored in a low unlocked cabinet. In the turtles, the pier, and the 4/5's room, there was white out and magic erasers in low unlocked drawers.		 Yes
4— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
During inspection, the 4'5sand 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
The school age playground was installed outside of the fence.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety
An approved anti-scald device was not installed in the building.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(k) — Toilet facilities for staff shall be furnished, separate from those facilities used for children. Staff shall not use childrens toilets
Multiple staff reported that they were unable to use the toilets/sinks for multiple hours and had to use the facilities at a gas station or director's home.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(7) — 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: A lack of electrical power, water, or sewer
Program reported to parents via written notificatition that plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 but did not report it to the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(3)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Inadequate or unsafe water supply as follows: Water supply not functioning
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(2)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Sewage problems as follows: Toilets cannot be flushed or are overflowing
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) — The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff and children were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
4— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
During inspection, the 4'5sand 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
During inspection, the 4's and 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(1) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Assembly, installation, and the anchoring process shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers specifications
During inspection, some playground equipment was installed not according to CPSC Public Playground Safety Guidelines.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
The school age playground was installed outside of the fence.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
During the inspection two classes were on the same playground with 12 children total ages 1 and half to two and a half.		 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
During the inspection, some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: In Low Tide, a breathing machine with albuterol was being stored in a low unlocked cabinet. In the turtles, the pier, and the 4/5's room, there was white out and magic erasers in low unlocked drawers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety
An approved anti-scald device was not installed in the building.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(k) — Toilet facilities for staff shall be furnished, separate from those facilities used for children. Staff shall not use childrens toilets
Multiple staff reported that they were unable to use the toilets/sinks for multiple hours and had to use the facilities at a gas station or director's home.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(2)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Sewage problems as follows: Toilets cannot be flushed or are overflowing
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) — The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff and children were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(7) — 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: A lack of electrical power, water, or sewer
Program reported to parents via written notificatition that plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 but did not report it to the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(3)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Inadequate or unsafe water supply as follows: Water supply not functioning
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(a) — The child care center shall provide a minimum of one (1) sink and one (1) flush toilet per fifteen (15) children two (2) years of age and older. Infant and toddler restrooms count only for their rooms
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
During inspection, the 4's and 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(1) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Assembly, installation, and the anchoring process shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers specifications
During inspection, some playground equipment was installed not according to CPSC Public Playground Safety Guidelines.		 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
During the inspection, some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: In Low Tide, a breathing machine with albuterol was being stored in a low unlocked cabinet. In the turtles, the pier, and the 4/5's room, there was white out and magic erasers in low unlocked drawers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
The school age playground was installed outside of the fence.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
During the inspection two classes were on the same playground with 12 children total ages 1 and half to two and a half.		 Yes
4— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
During inspection, the 4'5sand 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety
An approved anti-scald device was not installed in the building.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(k) — Toilet facilities for staff shall be furnished, separate from those facilities used for children. Staff shall not use childrens toilets
Multiple staff reported that they were unable to use the toilets/sinks for multiple hours and had to use the facilities at a gas station or director's home.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(2)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Sewage problems as follows: Toilets cannot be flushed or are overflowing
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) — The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff and children were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(7) — 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: A lack of electrical power, water, or sewer
Program reported to parents via written notificatition that plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 but did not report it to the division.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours so staff were unable to properly wash hands.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(3)(b) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Inadequate or unsafe water supply as follows: Water supply not functioning
Multiple staff reported that sinks were not working Monday afternoon for multiple hours.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(a) — The child care center shall provide a minimum of one (1) sink and one (1) flush toilet per fifteen (15) children two (2) years of age and older. Infant and toddler restrooms count only for their rooms
Per written notification from provider to parents, plumbing was not properly working on 10/27/2025 and she suggested to staff to allow children to use bathroom outside.		 Yes
4— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
During inspection, the 4'5sand 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
During the inspection two classes were on the same playground with 12 children total ages 1 and half to two and a half.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
During inspection, the 4's and 5's were out of ratio with 14 children and 1 teacher on the playground while the other teacher took 2 children inside. Later on the same playground 9 two year old children and 1 teacher were observed.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(1) — The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Assembly, installation, and the anchoring process shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers specifications
During inspection, some playground equipment was installed not according to CPSC Public Playground Safety Guidelines.		 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
During the inspection, some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: In Low Tide, a breathing machine with albuterol was being stored in a low unlocked cabinet. In the turtles, the pier, and the 4/5's room, there was white out and magic erasers in low unlocked drawers.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) — The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children.
The school age playground was installed outside of the fence.		 Yes
?— 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety
An approved anti-scald device was not installed in the building.		 Yes

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

Inspections (125)

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

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