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Pathways Learning Academy

Child care center · 7981 E County Road 100 N, Avon, IN 46123 · License 897031

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Poor

Capacity 144. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 1

Violation history (97)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self report by the Center indicating that a child was alone in a classroom unsupervised for 3 minutes.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self-Report by the Director that one child was unsupervised on 5/4/26 for two minutes.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) — Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet Several classrooms with toilet paper placed on top of the toilet.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas Program does not have a certified food handler.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline Self report on 10/15/25, from director stated that she observed through video a caregiver open hand hitting a 3 yr old child in the back of the head. Director reported that caregiver stated, " I did to that. I'm sorry." Caregiver was terminated.	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 At time of visit, consultant observed children sitting down to eat lunch without washing hands in the older two's classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision On 10/15/25, Attendance records reflects 13 children ranging ages from 2 years to 11 yrs old with 1 caregiver. Ratio for children age 2 yrs old is 1:5.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Director reported on 3/28/25 the three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. They had 0 caregiver with 1 child and the required ratio for age group is 10:1.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times Director reported on 3/28/25 3 year old child was left unattended on the playground without qualified caregiver for an estimated 4 minutes without supervision.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-1(74) — Toddler means a child who is less than thirty (30) months of age and is able to walk consistently unassisted At time of visit, 2 children ages 13 months and 16 months were present that do not meet definition of toddler and unable to walk consistently unassisted.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, two infants present in the toddler classroom. Infant ratio is 4:1. Classroom ratio was 9:2.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-57(i) — The center shall assign one (1) lead caregiver for each group of children At time of visit, Lead caregiver was not assigned in preschool classroom with three year olds.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually At time of file review, 2 out 11 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire At time of file review, 6 out of 11 caregivers missing physicals in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self report by the Center indicating that a child was alone in a classroom unsupervised for 3 minutes.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self-Report by the Director that one child was unsupervised on 5/4/26 for two minutes.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) — Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet Several classrooms with toilet paper placed on top of the toilet.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas Program does not have a certified food handler.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision On 10/15/25, Attendance records reflects 13 children ranging ages from 2 years to 11 yrs old with 1 caregiver. Ratio for children age 2 yrs old is 1:5.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline Self report on 10/15/25, from director stated that she observed through video a caregiver open hand hitting a 3 yr old child in the back of the head. Director reported that caregiver stated, " I did to that. I'm sorry." Caregiver was terminated.	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 At time of visit, consultant observed children sitting down to eat lunch without washing hands in the older two's classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Director reported on 3/28/25 the three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. They had 0 caregiver with 1 child and the required ratio for age group is 10:1.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times Director reported on 3/28/25 3 year old child was left unattended on the playground without qualified caregiver for an estimated 4 minutes without supervision.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-1(74) — Toddler means a child who is less than thirty (30) months of age and is able to walk consistently unassisted At time of visit, 2 children ages 13 months and 16 months were present that do not meet definition of toddler and unable to walk consistently unassisted.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-57(i) — The center shall assign one (1) lead caregiver for each group of children At time of visit, Lead caregiver was not assigned in preschool classroom with three year olds.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, two infants present in the toddler classroom. Infant ratio is 4:1. Classroom ratio was 9:2.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually At time of file review, 2 out 11 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire At time of file review, 6 out of 11 caregivers missing physicals in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) — Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet Several classrooms with toilet paper placed on top of the toilet.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas Program does not have a certified food handler.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self report by the Center indicating that a child was alone in a classroom unsupervised for 3 minutes.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self-Report by the Director that one child was unsupervised on 5/4/26 for two minutes.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision On 10/15/25, Attendance records reflects 13 children ranging ages from 2 years to 11 yrs old with 1 caregiver. Ratio for children age 2 yrs old is 1:5.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline Self report on 10/15/25, from director stated that she observed through video a caregiver open hand hitting a 3 yr old child in the back of the head. Director reported that caregiver stated, " I did to that. I'm sorry." Caregiver was terminated.	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 At time of visit, consultant observed children sitting down to eat lunch without washing hands in the older two's classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Director reported on 3/28/25 the three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. They had 0 caregiver with 1 child and the required ratio for age group is 10:1.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times Director reported on 3/28/25 3 year old child was left unattended on the playground without qualified caregiver for an estimated 4 minutes without supervision.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-1(74) — Toddler means a child who is less than thirty (30) months of age and is able to walk consistently unassisted At time of visit, 2 children ages 13 months and 16 months were present that do not meet definition of toddler and unable to walk consistently unassisted.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, two infants present in the toddler classroom. Infant ratio is 4:1. Classroom ratio was 9:2.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-57(i) — The center shall assign one (1) lead caregiver for each group of children At time of visit, Lead caregiver was not assigned in preschool classroom with three year olds.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire At time of file review, 6 out of 11 caregivers missing physicals in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually At time of file review, 2 out 11 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self report by the Center indicating that a child was alone in a classroom unsupervised for 3 minutes.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas Program does not have a certified food handler.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self-Report by the Director that one child was unsupervised on 5/4/26 for two minutes.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) — Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet Several classrooms with toilet paper placed on top of the toilet.	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 At time of visit, consultant observed children sitting down to eat lunch without washing hands in the older two's classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision On 10/15/25, Attendance records reflects 13 children ranging ages from 2 years to 11 yrs old with 1 caregiver. Ratio for children age 2 yrs old is 1:5.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline Self report on 10/15/25, from director stated that she observed through video a caregiver open hand hitting a 3 yr old child in the back of the head. Director reported that caregiver stated, " I did to that. I'm sorry." Caregiver was terminated.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Director reported on 3/28/25 the three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. They had 0 caregiver with 1 child and the required ratio for age group is 10:1.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times Director reported on 3/28/25 3 year old child was left unattended on the playground without qualified caregiver for an estimated 4 minutes without supervision.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, two infants present in the toddler classroom. Infant ratio is 4:1. Classroom ratio was 9:2.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-57(i) — The center shall assign one (1) lead caregiver for each group of children At time of visit, Lead caregiver was not assigned in preschool classroom with three year olds.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-1(74) — Toddler means a child who is less than thirty (30) months of age and is able to walk consistently unassisted At time of visit, 2 children ages 13 months and 16 months were present that do not meet definition of toddler and unable to walk consistently unassisted.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire At time of file review, 6 out of 11 caregivers missing physicals in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually At time of file review, 2 out 11 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self report by the Center indicating that a child was alone in a classroom unsupervised for 3 minutes.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self-Report by the Director that one child was unsupervised on 5/4/26 for two minutes.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) — Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet Several classrooms with toilet paper placed on top of the toilet.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas Program does not have a certified food handler.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision On 10/15/25, Attendance records reflects 13 children ranging ages from 2 years to 11 yrs old with 1 caregiver. Ratio for children age 2 yrs old is 1:5.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline Self report on 10/15/25, from director stated that she observed through video a caregiver open hand hitting a 3 yr old child in the back of the head. Director reported that caregiver stated, " I did to that. I'm sorry." Caregiver was terminated.	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 At time of visit, consultant observed children sitting down to eat lunch without washing hands in the older two's classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Director reported on 3/28/25 the three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. They had 0 caregiver with 1 child and the required ratio for age group is 10:1.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times Director reported on 3/28/25 3 year old child was left unattended on the playground without qualified caregiver for an estimated 4 minutes without supervision.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-1(74) — Toddler means a child who is less than thirty (30) months of age and is able to walk consistently unassisted At time of visit, 2 children ages 13 months and 16 months were present that do not meet definition of toddler and unable to walk consistently unassisted.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, two infants present in the toddler classroom. Infant ratio is 4:1. Classroom ratio was 9:2.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-57(i) — The center shall assign one (1) lead caregiver for each group of children At time of visit, Lead caregiver was not assigned in preschool classroom with three year olds.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually At time of file review, 2 out 11 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire At time of file review, 6 out of 11 caregivers missing physicals in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-57(i) — The center shall assign one (1) lead caregiver for each group of children At time of visit, Lead caregiver was not assigned in preschool classroom with three year olds.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self report by the Center indicating that a child was alone in a classroom unsupervised for 3 minutes.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self-Report by the Director that one child was unsupervised on 5/4/26 for two minutes.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) — Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet Several classrooms with toilet paper placed on top of the toilet.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas Program does not have a certified food handler.	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 At time of visit, consultant observed children sitting down to eat lunch without washing hands in the older two's classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision On 10/15/25, Attendance records reflects 13 children ranging ages from 2 years to 11 yrs old with 1 caregiver. Ratio for children age 2 yrs old is 1:5.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline Self report on 10/15/25, from director stated that she observed through video a caregiver open hand hitting a 3 yr old child in the back of the head. Director reported that caregiver stated, " I did to that. I'm sorry." Caregiver was terminated.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Director reported on 3/28/25 the three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. They had 0 caregiver with 1 child and the required ratio for age group is 10:1.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times Director reported on 3/28/25 3 year old child was left unattended on the playground without qualified caregiver for an estimated 4 minutes without supervision.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-1(74) — Toddler means a child who is less than thirty (30) months of age and is able to walk consistently unassisted At time of visit, 2 children ages 13 months and 16 months were present that do not meet definition of toddler and unable to walk consistently unassisted.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, two infants present in the toddler classroom. Infant ratio is 4:1. Classroom ratio was 9:2.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually At time of file review, 2 out 11 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire At time of file review, 6 out of 11 caregivers missing physicals in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas Program does not have a certified food handler.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision On 10/15/25, Attendance records reflects 13 children ranging ages from 2 years to 11 yrs old with 1 caregiver. Ratio for children age 2 yrs old is 1:5.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Self report by the Center indicating that a child was alone in a classroom unsupervised for 3 minutes.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) — Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet Several classrooms with toilet paper placed on top of the toilet.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline Self report on 10/15/25, from director stated that she observed through video a caregiver open hand hitting a 3 yr old child in the back of the head. Director reported that caregiver stated, " I did to that. I'm sorry." Caregiver was terminated.	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 At time of visit, consultant observed children sitting down to eat lunch without washing hands in the older two's classroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Director reported on 3/28/25 the three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. They had 0 caregiver with 1 child and the required ratio for age group is 10:1.	Yes
4	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times Director reported on 3/28/25 3 year old child was left unattended on the playground without qualified caregiver for an estimated 4 minutes without supervision.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-1(74) — Toddler means a child who is less than thirty (30) months of age and is able to walk consistently unassisted At time of visit, 2 children ages 13 months and 16 months were present that do not meet definition of toddler and unable to walk consistently unassisted.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision At time of visit, two infants present in the toddler classroom. Infant ratio is 4:1. Classroom ratio was 9:2.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-57(i) — The center shall assign one (1) lead caregiver for each group of children At time of visit, Lead caregiver was not assigned in preschool classroom with three year olds.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire At time of file review, 6 out of 11 caregivers missing physicals in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually At time of file review, 2 out 11 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.	Yes

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

Inspections (139)

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

Ownership

Kelly Garrison; Tiffany Gonzalez

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