Kindercare Education

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

“Program self-reported an incident that took place on 7/31/26. A child in the infant room sustained injury due to a lack of caregiver supervision. Caregiver was terminated.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children were accessible: Discovery Preschool B - Sunscreens and diaper creams under changing table, key was in lock in open position. Infant 1 - Unlocked empty classroom, unzipped teacher purse hanging on low hook with TUMS, hand sanitizer, body sprays visible.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-134(j) Caregivers shall hold infants while feeding them bottles

“One infant and one toddler sleeping in cribs in Infant 3 had empty milk bottles in cribs with them. Children can not have bottles in crib/on cot, they must either be held or sitting in a chair/high chair.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

IC 12-17.2-4-2 Staff shall maintain current certification in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care center shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care center. (2) shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care center.

“Caregiver working in Infant 3 does not have certification in First Aid. All infant/toddler caregivers need to be certified before working in room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-116(m) When manually washing and sanitizing dishes and utensils, the center must use a three (3) compartment sink with either drain boards or movable dish tables

“Infant 3 classroom washing children's lunch plates, silverware, cups in their single sink in classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate

“Caregiver working in Infant 3 does not have certification in CPR. All infant/toddler caregivers need to be certified before working in room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below

“Thermometer in Infant 2 reading 46 degrees, with bottles of milk/formula in refrigerator.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police

“Two staff working with children have expired fingerprints on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

“One of two caregivers in infant room has expired fingerprints so can not be counted in ratio, so that room had one qualified caregiver to 6 infants. Ratio for infants should be 1:4.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-99(h) The center shall not use small rugs for floor covering

“Small throw rugs presenting tripping hazard in DPS C and DPS B, need removed or taped down.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(1)(g) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: Equipment and materials to supply the following learning centers: Quiet/individual

“No identified quiet space in 2 and older rooms.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 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 to children as follows: In Pre-K bathroom cabinet sunscreen in a tub; In Preschool boys and girls bathroom cabinet sunscreen in a tub.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

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

“Pre-K classroom, Preschool classroom, and Toddler B classroom had brooms and dustpans located in bathrooms. Toddler A had a diaper on top of toilet paper dispenser.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

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

“Infant B refrigerator had two bottles with no dates on labels. Infant C refrigerator had three bottles with no dates on labels.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

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

“Four out of ten children's files reviewed did not have dentist with address and phone number documented.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-140(h) Caregivers shall provide a clean sanitized training cup for each child who is old enough and ready to drink from it. Caregivers must cover unused refrigerated training cups

“Sippy cups and/or bottles in multiple classrooms had spouts/straws that were open to air.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-55(c) Staff shall not associate disciplinary action with food or use food as a reward

“DPS-A classroom utilizing candy as a reward/punishment for cleaning classroom and potty training. Food is not to be used as a reward or punishment.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort

“Program self reported that a staff member inappropriately picked up a child and injured the child's wrist.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(2) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Qualifications

“One staff member named as lead caregiver did not have proof of age or education in file.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing

“Diapering tables in Toddler B, Toddler C, and DPS-A, DPS-B had items not used exclusively for diaper changing stored on table including toys, blocks, dust pan, extra clothes, and papers.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

“One staff member did not have proof of qualified background check on file with the division.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

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

“One child did not have verification of a physical examination within thirty (30) days of enrollment.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter

“One staff member did not have verification of TB test within thirty (30) days of employment.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

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

“Items not sanitizable located throughout program bathrooms including cots, toys, blocks, socks, brooms, dust pans, plungers.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

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 to children: Toddler B - cleaning spray bottles on changing table; Toddler C - hand sanitizer; DPS-B - cuticle oil on sink.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

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 staff member did not receive child abuse and neglect training within the first two weeks of employment.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

Validated complaint

“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline”