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Imagination Early Learning Center

Child care center · 1200 West O&M Ave, North Vernon, IN 47265 · License 968177

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 375. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 1

Violation history (175)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(2) — All program planning shall provide the following: Encouragement and enhancement of expressive activities that include play, story telling, music, and dancing. A variety of art media is readily available for creative expression	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(3) — All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to use large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly, except when the severity of the weather poses a safety hazard, the wind-chill temperature is below twenty-five (25) degrees Fahrenheit, or there is a health related reason documented by a parent or physician for a child to remain indoors. (For a period exceeding three (3) consecutive days a physicians statement is required.)	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(4) — All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to develop small muscle skills through play activities	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(5) — All program planning shall provide the following: Opportunities for children to complete activities	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Employees P.B and C.B's background checks were in submitted status and were left alone with children in rooms 202 and 208.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(6) — All program planning shall provide the following: Provision for privacy by arranging a small, quiet area that is easily accessible to the child who seeks or needs time to be alone	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(1) — All program planning shall provide the following: A caregiver-prepared environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute Observed two staff members to not have basic first aid training with 90 days: AD and DP	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable Observed a Nemo toy in preschool 1 bathroom, observed a broom in two's room 1. Observed crayons, glue, and a filing cabinet in room Pre K 1.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room Observed infant rooms to not have infant feeding plans posted. These should be completed upon enrollment.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage Observed infant bottles to not be labeled with date/time/name. Observed infant bottles without a lid.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision “The Infant 2 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infants and the required ratio for that age group is 1:4.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training Observed 4 staff members to have expired universal precautions training: NP, AH, AB, CB Observed one staff to not have current child abuse and neglect trainings: AB Send documentation to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials Observed multiple classrooms to be missing an art easel with supplies. Observed multiple classrooms to not have a shatter proof mirror available, in toddler rooms these must be full sized.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-143 — Infant/toddler rooms; general Observed diaper changing stations to not have a minimum of 2 feet of santizable surface below the diaper pad.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Observed Keep out of reach items accessible to children in multiple classrooms: -Infant room 2 had cleaning supplies under the handsink and diaper wipes unlocked in the diaper station. Child deterrants to not meet the definition of a lock. -First Aid kit was in unlocked cabinet in the two's 1 and contained asprin, antacid, and antiseptic wipes. -Two's 4 had bath cleaner, windex, and toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet. -Preschool 3 had adult scissors, air freshner and wipes accessible in teacher's area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision “The infant 2 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infants. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Observed ratio in infant room to be 8:1 due to staff not having a background check on file. Observed a room of two year olds to be out of ratio with 10:1 due to a staff member not having a background check 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. Observed one caregiver to not have fingerprints or a consent on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal No posting of approved first aid directives in all 14 classrooms	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal No posting for diaster and shelter procedures posted in all 14 of the classrooms.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) — Application No posting of bottle sterilization	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety At time of inspection no antiscald device accessible on handwashing sink in room 213 and 214	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing At time of inspection paint peeling on the restroom wall in rooms 209	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety At time of inspection no working vents in the lunchroom hallway girls and boys restroom.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(1) — All program planning shall provide the following: A caregiver-prepared environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room Observed infant rooms to not have infant feeding plans posted. These should be completed upon enrollment.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(3) — All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to use large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly, except when the severity of the weather poses a safety hazard, the wind-chill temperature is below twenty-five (25) degrees Fahrenheit, or there is a health related reason documented by a parent or physician for a child to remain indoors. (For a period exceeding three (3) consecutive days a physicians statement is required.)	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(2) — All program planning shall provide the following: Encouragement and enhancement of expressive activities that include play, story telling, music, and dancing. A variety of art media is readily available for creative expression	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(4) — All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to develop small muscle skills through play activities	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(5) — All program planning shall provide the following: Opportunities for children to complete activities	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Employees P.B and C.B's background checks were in submitted status and were left alone with children in rooms 202 and 208.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(6) — All program planning shall provide the following: Provision for privacy by arranging a small, quiet area that is easily accessible to the child who seeks or needs time to be alone	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training Observed 4 staff members to have expired universal precautions training: NP, AH, AB, CB Observed one staff to not have current child abuse and neglect trainings: AB Send documentation to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision “The Infant 2 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infants and the required ratio for that age group is 1:4.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-143 — Infant/toddler rooms; general Observed diaper changing stations to not have a minimum of 2 feet of santizable surface below the diaper pad.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Observed Keep out of reach items accessible to children in multiple classrooms: -Infant room 2 had cleaning supplies under the handsink and diaper wipes unlocked in the diaper station. Child deterrants to not meet the definition of a lock. -First Aid kit was in unlocked cabinet in the two's 1 and contained asprin, antacid, and antiseptic wipes. -Two's 4 had bath cleaner, windex, and toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet. -Preschool 3 had adult scissors, air freshner and wipes accessible in teacher's area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision “The infant 2 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infants. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials Observed multiple classrooms to be missing an art easel with supplies. Observed multiple classrooms to not have a shatter proof mirror available, in toddler rooms these must be full sized.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute Observed two staff members to not have basic first aid training with 90 days: AD and DP	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable Observed a Nemo toy in preschool 1 bathroom, observed a broom in two's room 1. Observed crayons, glue, and a filing cabinet in room Pre K 1.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage Observed infant bottles to not be labeled with date/time/name. Observed infant bottles without a lid.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Observed ratio in infant room to be 8:1 due to staff not having a background check on file. Observed a room of two year olds to be out of ratio with 10:1 due to a staff member not having a background check 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. Observed one caregiver to not have fingerprints or a consent on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal No posting of approved first aid directives in all 14 classrooms	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal No posting for diaster and shelter procedures posted in all 14 of the classrooms.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) — Application No posting of bottle sterilization	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety At time of inspection no antiscald device accessible on handwashing sink in room 213 and 214	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety At time of inspection no working vents in the lunchroom hallway girls and boys restroom.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing At time of inspection paint peeling on the restroom wall in rooms 209	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal No posting of approved first aid directives in all 14 classrooms	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(2) — All program planning shall provide the following: Encouragement and enhancement of expressive activities that include play, story telling, music, and dancing. A variety of art media is readily available for creative expression	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(3) — All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to use large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly, except when the severity of the weather poses a safety hazard, the wind-chill temperature is below twenty-five (25) degrees Fahrenheit, or there is a health related reason documented by a parent or physician for a child to remain indoors. (For a period exceeding three (3) consecutive days a physicians statement is required.)	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(4) — All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to develop small muscle skills through play activities	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(5) — All program planning shall provide the following: Opportunities for children to complete activities	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Employees P.B and C.B's background checks were in submitted status and were left alone with children in rooms 202 and 208.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(6) — All program planning shall provide the following: Provision for privacy by arranging a small, quiet area that is easily accessible to the child who seeks or needs time to be alone	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(1) — All program planning shall provide the following: A caregiver-prepared environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute Observed two staff members to not have basic first aid training with 90 days: AD and DP	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable Observed a Nemo toy in preschool 1 bathroom, observed a broom in two's room 1. Observed crayons, glue, and a filing cabinet in room Pre K 1.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage Observed infant bottles to not be labeled with date/time/name. Observed infant bottles without a lid.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room Observed infant rooms to not have infant feeding plans posted. These should be completed upon enrollment.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training Observed 4 staff members to have expired universal precautions training: NP, AH, AB, CB Observed one staff to not have current child abuse and neglect trainings: AB Send documentation to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision “The Infant 2 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infants and the required ratio for that age group is 1:4.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials Observed multiple classrooms to be missing an art easel with supplies. Observed multiple classrooms to not have a shatter proof mirror available, in toddler rooms these must be full sized.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-143 — Infant/toddler rooms; general Observed diaper changing stations to not have a minimum of 2 feet of santizable surface below the diaper pad.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Observed Keep out of reach items accessible to children in multiple classrooms: -Infant room 2 had cleaning supplies under the handsink and diaper wipes unlocked in the diaper station. Child deterrants to not meet the definition of a lock. -First Aid kit was in unlocked cabinet in the two's 1 and contained asprin, antacid, and antiseptic wipes. -Two's 4 had bath cleaner, windex, and toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet. -Preschool 3 had adult scissors, air freshner and wipes accessible in teacher's area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision “The infant 2 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infants. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Observed ratio in infant room to be 8:1 due to staff not having a background check on file. Observed a room of two year olds to be out of ratio with 10:1 due to a staff member not having a background check 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. Observed one caregiver to not have fingerprints or a consent on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal No posting for diaster and shelter procedures posted in all 14 of the classrooms.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) — Application No posting of bottle sterilization	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety At time of inspection no antiscald device accessible on handwashing sink in room 213 and 214	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing At time of inspection paint peeling on the restroom wall in rooms 209	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety At time of inspection no working vents in the lunchroom hallway girls and boys restroom.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(3) — All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to use large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly, except when the severity of the weather poses a safety hazard, the wind-chill temperature is below twenty-five (25) degrees Fahrenheit, or there is a health related reason documented by a parent or physician for a child to remain indoors. (For a period exceeding three (3) consecutive days a physicians statement is required.)	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(4) — All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to develop small muscle skills through play activities	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(5) — All program planning shall provide the following: Opportunities for children to complete activities	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(6) — All program planning shall provide the following: Provision for privacy by arranging a small, quiet area that is easily accessible to the child who seeks or needs time to be alone	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Employees P.B and C.B's background checks were in submitted status and were left alone with children in rooms 202 and 208.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(1) — All program planning shall provide the following: A caregiver-prepared environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-59(2) — All program planning shall provide the following: Encouragement and enhancement of expressive activities that include play, story telling, music, and dancing. A variety of art media is readily available for creative expression	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute Observed two staff members to not have basic first aid training with 90 days: AD and DP	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room Observed infant rooms to not have infant feeding plans posted. These should be completed upon enrollment.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable Observed a Nemo toy in preschool 1 bathroom, observed a broom in two's room 1. Observed crayons, glue, and a filing cabinet in room Pre K 1.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage Observed infant bottles to not be labeled with date/time/name. Observed infant bottles without a lid.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training Observed 4 staff members to have expired universal precautions training: NP, AH, AB, CB Observed one staff to not have current child abuse and neglect trainings: AB Send documentation to consultant.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials Observed multiple classrooms to be missing an art easel with supplies. Observed multiple classrooms to not have a shatter proof mirror available, in toddler rooms these must be full sized.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision “The Infant 2 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infants and the required ratio for that age group is 1:4.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-143 — Infant/toddler rooms; general Observed diaper changing stations to not have a minimum of 2 feet of santizable surface below the diaper pad.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Observed Keep out of reach items accessible to children in multiple classrooms: -Infant room 2 had cleaning supplies under the handsink and diaper wipes unlocked in the diaper station. Child deterrants to not meet the definition of a lock. -First Aid kit was in unlocked cabinet in the two's 1 and contained asprin, antacid, and antiseptic wipes. -Two's 4 had bath cleaner, windex, and toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet. -Preschool 3 had adult scissors, air freshner and wipes accessible in teacher's area.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision “The infant 2 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infants. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present.	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. Observed one caregiver to not have fingerprints or a consent on file with the division.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision Observed ratio in infant room to be 8:1 due to staff not having a background check on file. Observed a room of two year olds to be out of ratio with 10:1 due to a staff member not having a background check on file.	Yes
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal No posting of approved first aid directives in all 14 classrooms	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal No posting for diaster and shelter procedures posted in all 14 of the classrooms.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) — Application No posting of bottle sterilization	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety At time of inspection no antiscald device accessible on handwashing sink in room 213 and 214	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety At time of inspection no working vents in the lunchroom hallway girls and boys restroom.	—
?	—	470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing At time of inspection paint peeling on the restroom wall in rooms 209	—

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

Inspections (216)

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

Ownership

Annalee Alexander

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