Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne

470 IAC 3-4.7-141(t) Caregivers shall assure that at least three (3) feet of space is between toddler cots

“Cots in Room 2 were in a U pattern, touching edges, not three feet apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes

“Feeding plan in Room 10 needs updated, last entry parent entered was for months 7/8. Child is now 11 months old.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

“Upon consultant's arrival there was a sound machine on a hook on wall right next to crib with sleeping seven month old male, within reach.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

“Program self reported a staff member using inappropriate, physical discipline with a twenty one month old child, employee was terminated.”

IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed

“A staff file being reviewed did not have documentation of drug screen results on file.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline

“Program self reported a staff member interaction with a twenty one month child on October 16 that was not positive discipline, employee was terminated.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-14(b)(2)(a) When more than one (1) child in the child care center has been diagnosed with a communicable disease, the center shall take the following action: The center shall call one (1) or more of the following: The local health department for consultation

“Program had an outbreak of hand foot mouth and did not notify local health department, divisions child care health section, or the child care centers health consultant. Notifying one of these is required when more than one child in the center has been diagnosed with a communicable disease.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age

“Child's file was missing a birth certificate.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-79(j) Children shall be allowed to converse freely during meal times and snacks

“Four year old child was moved to eat lunch by herself as a result of her behavior, not allowing her to converse with classmates.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025

Validated complaint

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

“Child with start date of 9/16/24 does not have a physical examination on file with the program.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician

“Although program verbally says they follow child's special diet, documentation on daily chart includes items that are to be restricted per physician.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

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.

“Child with start date of 9/16/24 does not have a record of immunizations on file with the program.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025