Little Steps Early Learning

470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change

“In 2-year old room two high chair trays were stored on diapering table.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026

IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

“One out of ten (10) child files did not have documentation of immunizations. One out of ten child files did not have a current immunization record.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Astros room had a child's inhaler with Albuterol Sulfate, cetirizine, triamicinolone ointment, child's allergy relief liquid medicine, Ondensetron pills belonging to a staff member, Emergen-C, Antacids stored in open upper cubbies; -2-year old room had Cold Pressed Neem Oil in a lower cabinet behind a deterrent, and Caldesene diapering powder on diapering table; -Infant room had BioPlex D, [name], and paint in a lower cabinet behind a deterrent.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

“Infant room washing bottles in the room.”

Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025