Little Thinkers School of Early Learning

470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(5) When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Heating system problems

“When consultant arrived director stated that heat had been out since arrival this morning at 7:15am.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

IC 12-17.2-4-12(c) A current license shall be publicly displayed

“At time of visit program had an expired license displayed.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

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

“Wooden bench in bathroom has chipped paint making it unsanitizable.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-106(e) The center shall maintain a temperature of not less than sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit

“When consultant arrived director stated that heat had been out since arrival this morning. Current temperature at program was 54 degrees.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels

“Previously opened food items in freezer and dry goods area were not labeled with open date.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels

“Previously opened food items in freezer and dry goods area were not labeled with open date.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

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

“When consultant arrived kitchen door was open, leaving bleach, Febreeze, Gain, Fabuloso, Purell hand sanitizer accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels

“Multiple previously opened food items in dry goods area and in refrigerator were not labeled with date opened.”

410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels

“Multiple previously opened food items in dry goods area and in refrigerator were not labeled with date opened.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-83(c) Upon receiving the food from the vendor, the center shall verify the temperature of the food with a metal stem type, numerically scaled thermometer that reads zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit to two hundred twenty (220) degrees Fahrenheit

“Program states they have switched to vending from a sister program, but have no temperature log available.”

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: Teacher purse hanging on a peg, two bottles of sunscreen, two bottles of lotion, one bottle of gorilla glue, open kitchen door with multiple chemicals.”

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

“Items in bathroom were not sanitizable: potty seat on floor, wooden bench with chipped paint, clothes in a tote without lid secured.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food

“At time of visit, staff were serving lunch but were not wearing aprons or hair nets.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children

“Child bathroom had open diapers on bench.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

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

“Two out of ten child files reviewed had no doctor listed. Ten out of ten child files reviewed had no dentist listed.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) 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 date of admission

“Ten out of ten child files reviewed did not have date of admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises

“One out of ten child files reviewed had no emergency contacts listed. One out of ten had no address listed.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided

“At time of visit two out of three staff files did not have documentation of orientation.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food

“At time of visit, kitchen staff was not wearing an apron or smock or hair covering during lunch service.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

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 on site did not have fingerprints or consent on file with the division. Director did have employee complete consent during visit.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-66(6) The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall install a shock absorbing surface with required depth for the critical height of the equipment and covering the appropriate fall zone area under and around all playground equipment

“The playground does not have the required fall zone around a piece of equiptment.”

470 IAC 3-4.7-72(6)(a) The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: Vehicle equipment shall include the following: A first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and blanket when transporting children.

“Transportation van is not equipped with a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, blanket, or required 'no smoking' posting.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

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

“Two out of two staff files reviewed did not have universal precautions training.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document

“Last documented fire drill was 7/27. There was no year listed behind any fire drill dates.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring

“No thermometer in kitchen refrigerator or freezer.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation

“During transportation time between 7:30-8:30am there is only one teacher on site. Program does have a transportation supervision plan however it does not meet the requirements of this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

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

“Two out of two staff files reviewed did not have drug screens.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-72 Transportation in child care center owned or leased vehicles

“Current van used by program does not meet the requirements as defined in Department of Education School Transportation Statutes. Indiana Code - Section 20-27-9-5: Use of special purpose bus.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

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.

“Out of two children's files checked, one was missing up-to-date vaccinations.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 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: Gain Febreeze on top of children's cubby area; laundry/kitchen with unlocked door contained Arm and Hammer, Clorox wipes, dish soap, and hand sanitizer accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-66(11) The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: There shall be no accessible protrusions, projections, pinch, crush, or shearing points on equipment that could injure children or catch their clothing

“Sharp protrusions visible on playground fence.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-72(4)(c) The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The driver shall comply with the following: Seat all children in proper safety restraints to comply with IC 9-19-11 while the vehicle is in motion

“No car seats available as proper safety restraints to comply with IC 9-19-11 during transportation of children.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans

“Current written lesson plans were not available. (Last dated for December.)”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

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

“One out of two children's files checked, one was missing legal documentation of birth.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(2) The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: The name of the director and name of the person in charge in the directors absence

“No posting available listing director and persons in charge in the director's absence.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-101(b) The center shall cover electrical outlets or otherwise make them shockproof in all areas accessible by children

“Extension cords being used in front window area.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-72(2)(e) The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The center shall do the following: Carry liability insurance to cover all passengers riding in the vehicle

“No current liability insurance was available on site or in the vehicle. Liability insurance in file on site expired in 2019.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.7-74(c)(2) The center shall establish a written transportation agreement between the parent and the center, including, but not limited to, the following: The time of the childs release from the school and the center

“File of child who is transported to school was missing written agreement between the parent and the Center covering all situations for which the transportation is provided during the hours of operation of the Center found in child's file.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024