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El Pescadito Learning Center Inc

Child care center · 121 S Niles Ave Suite 01, South Bend, IN 46613 · License 957304

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 30. Two 1/2

Violation history (167)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test Caregiver present with children had no documentation of high school diploma or equivalent.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip Program does not have signed permission slips on file for children to walk to off site park for daily gross motor play.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip Program is taking children to nearby public park, no written parental permission on file for any children to participate in this off premises trip.	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 One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in universal precautions.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) — Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center During consultant's visit a staff member had a twelve year old enrolled child up in the cafe area of the Emporium, outside of approved child care space, with no signed permission slip on file.	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 of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.	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. The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for GHB.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Both bathrooms had toilet paper rolls on the back of the toilet, not sanitary. There was no paper towel available in one bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100(h)(1) — The center shall make inaccessible to children environmental hazards that present a risk for entrapment or burial, such as, but not limited to, the following: Pits Program's back door was unlocked, giving children access to construction zone in old outdoor gross motor area. Area has a deep pit filled with rainwater just beyond unlocked program door.	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 Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of prevention of child abuse and neglect training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of completing orientation training.	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 reviewed had expired Universal Precautions training, both expired 10/12/25.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation Caregiver present with children had no documentation of orientation.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open Upon consultant's arrival the caregiver and children were not on premises, at the park. Back door to program was propped open with a plastic tub, no mesh screen door.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) — Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document There is no documentation of monthly evacuation drills being conducted.	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 Caregiver present with children had no documentation of training in child abuse and neglect training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) — 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: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center Caregiver present with children had no documentation of a physical exam.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) — Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of emergency medical authorization.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Children's bathoom had no toilet paper on dispenser, the paper towel was sitting on back of the toilet, toilet brush in bathroom, and pull ups in uncovered trash can.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date Five or five child files reviewed do not have documentation of physical examination.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of immunizations.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Caregiver that prepared children's lunches was not wearing a hairnet or smock.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip Program does not have signed permission slips on file for children to walk to off site park for daily gross motor play.	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 One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in universal precautions.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) — Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center During consultant's visit a staff member had a twelve year old enrolled child up in the cafe area of the Emporium, outside of approved child care space, with no signed permission slip on file.	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 of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.	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. The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for GHB.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Both bathrooms had toilet paper rolls on the back of the toilet, not sanitary. There was no paper towel available in one bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100(h)(1) — The center shall make inaccessible to children environmental hazards that present a risk for entrapment or burial, such as, but not limited to, the following: Pits Program's back door was unlocked, giving children access to construction zone in old outdoor gross motor area. Area has a deep pit filled with rainwater just beyond unlocked program door.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of in-service hours, zero hours on file.	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 reviewed had expired Universal Precautions training, both expired 10/12/25.	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 Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of prevention of child abuse and neglect training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of completing orientation training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date Five or five child files reviewed do not have documentation of physical examination.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Caregiver that prepared children's lunches was not wearing a hairnet or smock.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of immunizations.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open Upon consultant's arrival the caregiver and children were not on premises, at the park. Back door to program was propped open with a plastic tub, no mesh screen door.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) — Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document There is no documentation of monthly evacuation drills being conducted.	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 Caregiver present with children had no documentation of training in child abuse and neglect training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) — 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: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center Caregiver present with children had no documentation of a physical exam.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip Program is taking children to nearby public park, no written parental permission on file for any children to participate in this off premises trip.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) — Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of emergency medical authorization.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test Caregiver present with children had no documentation of high school diploma or equivalent.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Children's bathoom had no toilet paper on dispenser, the paper towel was sitting on back of the toilet, toilet brush in bathroom, and pull ups in uncovered trash can.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation Caregiver present with children had no documentation of orientation.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip Program does not have signed permission slips on file for children to walk to off site park for daily gross motor play.	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 One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in universal precautions.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) — Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center During consultant's visit a staff member had a twelve year old enrolled child up in the cafe area of the Emporium, outside of approved child care space, with no signed permission slip on file.	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. The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for GHB.	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 of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Both bathrooms had toilet paper rolls on the back of the toilet, not sanitary. There was no paper towel available in one bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100(h)(1) — The center shall make inaccessible to children environmental hazards that present a risk for entrapment or burial, such as, but not limited to, the following: Pits Program's back door was unlocked, giving children access to construction zone in old outdoor gross motor area. Area has a deep pit filled with rainwater just beyond unlocked program door.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of in-service hours, zero hours on file.	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 reviewed had expired Universal Precautions training, both expired 10/12/25.	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 Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of prevention of child abuse and neglect training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of completing orientation training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date Five or five child files reviewed do not have documentation of physical examination.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of immunizations.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Caregiver that prepared children's lunches was not wearing a hairnet or smock.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation Caregiver present with children had no documentation of orientation.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open Upon consultant's arrival the caregiver and children were not on premises, at the park. Back door to program was propped open with a plastic tub, no mesh screen door.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) — Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document There is no documentation of monthly evacuation drills being conducted.	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 Caregiver present with children had no documentation of training in child abuse and neglect training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) — 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: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center Caregiver present with children had no documentation of a physical exam.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test Caregiver present with children had no documentation of high school diploma or equivalent.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip Program is taking children to nearby public park, no written parental permission on file for any children to participate in this off premises trip.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) — Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of emergency medical authorization.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Children's bathoom had no toilet paper on dispenser, the paper towel was sitting on back of the toilet, toilet brush in bathroom, and pull ups in uncovered trash can.	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 One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in universal precautions.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) — Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center During consultant's visit a staff member had a twelve year old enrolled child up in the cafe area of the Emporium, outside of approved child care space, with no signed permission slip on file.	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. The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for GHB.	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 of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Both bathrooms had toilet paper rolls on the back of the toilet, not sanitary. There was no paper towel available in one bathroom.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100(h)(1) — The center shall make inaccessible to children environmental hazards that present a risk for entrapment or burial, such as, but not limited to, the following: Pits Program's back door was unlocked, giving children access to construction zone in old outdoor gross motor area. Area has a deep pit filled with rainwater just beyond unlocked program door.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip Program does not have signed permission slips on file for children to walk to off site park for daily gross motor play.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of completing orientation training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of in-service hours, zero hours on file.	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 reviewed had expired Universal Precautions training, both expired 10/12/25.	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 Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of prevention of child abuse and neglect training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms Children's bathoom had no toilet paper on dispenser, the paper towel was sitting on back of the toilet, toilet brush in bathroom, and pull ups in uncovered trash can.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation Caregiver present with children had no documentation of orientation.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open Upon consultant's arrival the caregiver and children were not on premises, at the park. Back door to program was propped open with a plastic tub, no mesh screen door.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) — Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document There is no documentation of monthly evacuation drills being conducted.	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 Caregiver present with children had no documentation of training in child abuse and neglect training.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip Program is taking children to nearby public park, no written parental permission on file for any children to participate in this off premises trip.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date Five or five child files reviewed do not have documentation of physical examination.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of immunizations.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene Caregiver that prepared children's lunches was not wearing a hairnet or smock.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) — 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: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center Caregiver present with children had no documentation of a physical exam.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test Caregiver present with children had no documentation of high school diploma or equivalent.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) — Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of emergency medical authorization.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip Program does not have signed permission slips on file for children to walk to off site park for daily gross motor play.	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 One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in universal precautions.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) — Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center During consultant's visit a staff member had a twelve year old enrolled child up in the cafe area of the Emporium, outside of approved child care space, with no signed permission slip on file.	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. The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for GHB.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100(h)(1) — The center shall make inaccessible to children environmental hazards that present a risk for entrapment or burial, such as, but not limited to, the following: Pits Program's back door was unlocked, giving children access to construction zone in old outdoor gross motor area. Area has a deep pit filled with rainwater just beyond unlocked program door.	Yes

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

Inspections (187)

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

Ownership

Miriam Aguilar

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