Kendallville Day Care Center, Inc. - West

470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom

“At time of visit staff break room door was unlocked with several bottles of over the counter medication stored in an unlocked cabinet.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026

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

“At time of visit two (2) staff members did not have first aid training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet

“Bathroom in PK A, and Toddler 1 did not have toilet paper available on dispenser. PK E did not have paper towel available in dispenser in one bathroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel

“During classroom observation in PK 2 staff member did not wash child's hands after diapering.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

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

“At time of visit three (3) staff members did not have current Child Abuse and Neglect training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies

“At time of visit three (3) child files did not have documentation of a dentist with address and phone number.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH

“At time of visit two (2) staff members did not have current Universal Precautions training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured

“In Infant 1 room one bottle was not labeled with child's name.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment

“Director C.T. reported that the incident occurred, stating that CT used profanity and harsh language and also engaged in “tapping” a child’s hand as a method of inappropriate discipline.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026

Validated complaint

470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(3) Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The bottle shall be labeled with the childs name and date prepared

“Consultant observed that one bottle in refrigerator did not have a name on it.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered

“At time of visit consultant observed staff member in PK A serving lunch with no hair net or apron, and a staff person with no hair restraint or apron carrying food from kitchen to classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen

“At time of visit consultant observed a staff member transporting a bowl of hot dogs for lunch with no covering on the bowl.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).

“On 4/23/2026 from 4:06pm to 4:26pm a male child (DOB 3/12/2024) was left alone on the playground with no direct supervision while the two staff took the rest of the class into the building. Ratio was 0:1. On 5/5/2026 a female child (DOB 6/16/2022) was left in her classroom with no direct supervision for approximately one minute when the rest of the children were taken by the three staff to the playground. Ratio at time was 0:1.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-148(a)(3) The center shall form a resource team that maintains communication regarding the childs special needs and progress that consists of the following: Direct caregivers

“At time of visit program did not have a resource team in place for a child with documented IEP and diagnoses. Child involved jumped fence on 10/6/2025 and ran/walked down sidewalk to closest house.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-35(c) Caregivers in child care centers serving children with special needs shall have orientation and continuing training based on the special needs of the children in their care. If applicable, this training shall be in accordance with the childs IFSP (birth to two (2) years of age) or the childs IEP (three (3) years of age or older)

“At time of visit program staff working with special needs children had not had orientation or training on the specific needs of the children in their care. Child involved jumped fence on 10/6/2025 and ran/walked down sidewalk to closest house.”

Validated complaint

“Program out of compliance with Special Needs programming requirements.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

“Director and other staff members present report they believe on 6/30/2025 and 7/1/2025 a staff member who cared for children alone was under the influence of an illegal substance, leaving a group of one to three children with a caregiver who was not able to effectively and responsibly supervise children. Video footage viewed also supported this, and staff member admitted use of a gummy to director.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

“Bathroom in School Age 1 room had chipping paint on wall and no toilet bolt caps; Bathroom in School Age 2 room had loose tiles on floor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-143(d)(5) The floor covering in infant and toddler rooms shall meet the following standards: The floor covering under and two (2) feet around the area used for diapering, feeding, and preparation of food shall be noncarpeted and easily cleaned

“-Infants 2 room had an open tub of diapers stored on the changing table; -Toddler 1 room had a table placed directly against the diapering table, and a rug within two (2) feet of the diapering table; -PK 2 had a shelf placed directly against diapering table.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect

“On 6/30/2025, when a staff member reported for her shift, director immediately suspected she was under the influence, but allowed her to be in a classroom alone with children, and did not immediately report to the child abuse hotline, or law enforcement. Director allowed same staff member to return on 7/1/2025 and work another morning shift alone with children, before pulling her aside to request she go for a drug screen. Director then self-reported to DCS and licensing.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) 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: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel

“On 6/30/2025, when a staff member reported for her shift, director immediately suspected she was under the influence, but allowed her to be in a classroom alone with children, and did not immediately report to licensing. Director allowed same staff member to return on 7/1/2025 and work another morning shift alone with children, before pulling her aside to request she go for a drug screen. Director then self-reported to DCS and licensing.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels

“Toddler 1 room had previously opened items in refrigerator that were not labeled with open date (bag of cheese and leftovers); Infants 2 room had rice cereal container that was not labeled with open date.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels

“Toddler 1 room had previously opened items in refrigerator that were not labeled with open date (bag of cheese and leftovers); Infants 2 room had rice cereal container that was not labeled with open date.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

“Toddler 1 room had toys, brooms, dustpan, a Swiffer mop, a toilet brush, a rocking chair with a fabric cushion, and bibs stored in bathroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation

“Director and other staff members present report they believe on 6/30/2025 and 7/1/2025 a staff member who cared for children alone was under the influence of an illegal substance, leaving a group of one to three children with a caregiver who was not able to count in ratio. Video footage viewed also supported this, and staff member admitted use of a gummy.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

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

“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Work/Break room was unlocked and contained a commercial laminator, disinfecting wipes, sunscreen, Cold & Flu medication, Children's Cough & Congestion medicine, Children's Allergy medication, Keurig descaling solution; -Toddler 1 room had Fastenal Gel Hand Sanitizer on the sink; -School Age 2 room had a mop containing Great Value Spray Mop Solution Refill.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025