Miles Of Smiles Childcare & Preschool

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”

470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

“At time of inspection there were several used pull-ups found stored under the sink in the bathroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

“1 staff file missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 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

“At the time of inspection there was paint peeling in the orange preschool room and the main large room. The kitchen sink cabinets have water damage on the doors.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

“Food on a pink cart, a bag of chips, box of juice boxes and container of cooking oil was not being stored more than 6 inches above the floor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

“At the time of inspection the kitchen cleaning schedule was not seen posted.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

“The fridge thermometer read 50 degrees F at the time of inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

“In the fridge there was a bag of hot dogs, 2 containers of food, 2 bags of sliced turkey, container of cupcakes, and in the freezer there was a bag of chicken nuggets, chicken patties and a single piece of chicken all not dated with the date of opening.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

“2 infant bottles in the fridge were not labeled correctly with the dates. 1 container of infant cereal, 1 container of infant puff snacks and 1 bag of infant yogurt melts were not labeled with date of opening.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 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

“7 children's files missing documentation of up to date immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

“Sanitation Standards”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation

“Orientation”

Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Transportation

“A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operated a child care program: Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

“At time of inspection there were several used pull-ups found stored under the sink in the bathroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

“1 staff file missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 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

“At the time of inspection there was paint peeling in the orange preschool room and the main large room. The kitchen sink cabinets have water damage on the doors.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

“Food on a pink cart, a bag of chips, box of juice boxes and container of cooking oil was not being stored more than 6 inches above the floor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

“At the time of inspection the kitchen cleaning schedule was not seen posted.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

“The fridge thermometer read 50 degrees F at the time of inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

“In the fridge there was a bag of hot dogs, 2 containers of food, 2 bags of sliced turkey, container of cupcakes, and in the freezer there was a bag of chicken nuggets, chicken patties and a single piece of chicken all not dated with the date of opening.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

“2 infant bottles in the fridge were not labeled correctly with the dates. 1 container of infant cereal, 1 container of infant puff snacks and 1 bag of infant yogurt melts were not labeled with date of opening.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 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

“7 children's files missing documentation of up to date immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

“Sanitation Standards”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation

“Orientation”

Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Transportation

“A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operated a child care program: Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

“At time of inspection, 3 bottles observed on the floor or around the room.”

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

“At time of inspection, food in tupperware in fridge was not labelled with what it is and date opened.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

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

“Bottles in the infant class were not labelled with child's name, date and time prepared.”

Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean

“At time of inspection, a crib was slanted and missing a wheel. Not sturdy and within good repair to meet safe sleep requirements.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili

“At time of inspection, the ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth to make easily cleanable.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili

“At time of inspection, the ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth to make easily cleanable.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

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

“In infant room, playmat is peeling apart and is no longer safe or sanitizable.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025

470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

“At time of file review, 2 caregivers missing Universal Precaution training.”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications”

Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________

“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”

Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

“At time of inspection, thermometer was not found in freezer.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

“At time of inspection, food in tupperware in fridge was not labelled with what it is and date opened.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

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

“Bottles in the infant class were not labelled with child's name, date and time prepared.”

Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean

“At time of inspection, a crib was slanted and missing a wheel. Not sturdy and within good repair to meet safe sleep requirements.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili

“At time of inspection, the ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth to make easily cleanable.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili

“At time of inspection, the ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth to make easily cleanable.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

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

“In infant room, playmat is peeling apart and is no longer safe or sanitizable.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025

470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

“At time of file review, 2 caregivers missing Universal Precaution training.”

Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications”

Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________

“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”

Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

“At time of inspection, thermometer was not found in freezer.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

“In the kitchen, any food that has been opened needs to be labeled with the date that it was opened.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-7 Parent notification plan; discipline policy; parent visits Sec. 7. (a) A provider shall have written plans for notifying parents regarding the following: (1) Illness, serious injury, or death of the provider. (2) Care in an emergency. (3) Emergency evacuation.

“Not following discipline policy, at time of inspection a 3 year old was in a high chair in time out facing the wall.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

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

“Bottles found in the fridge at time of inspection did not have labelling for child's name, date made, or time made.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

“Sanitation Standards”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage

“At time of inspection, there was a foam bowl with food uncovered in the fridge.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage

“At time of inspection, there was a foam bowl with food uncovered in the fridge.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use

“When serving lunches, staff did not wear aprons or hair restraints.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

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

“In the main room, there is some spots that have paint chipping. Outlets are missing covers, which is unsafe.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

“In the bathroom, a plunger was seen which is unsanitizable.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.

“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

“At time of inspection, one caregiver was present with expired fingerprints on file with the divison.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

“In the kitchen, any food that has been opened needs to be labeled with the date that it was opened.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-7 Parent notification plan; discipline policy; parent visits Sec. 7. (a) A provider shall have written plans for notifying parents regarding the following: (1) Illness, serious injury, or death of the provider. (2) Care in an emergency. (3) Emergency evacuation.

“Not following discipline policy, at time of inspection a 3 year old was in a high chair in time out facing the wall.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

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

“Bottles found in the fridge at time of inspection did not have labelling for child's name, date made, or time made.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

“Sanitation Standards”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage

“At time of inspection, there was a foam bowl with food uncovered in the fridge.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage

“At time of inspection, there was a foam bowl with food uncovered in the fridge.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use

“When serving lunches, staff did not wear aprons or hair restraints.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

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

“In the main room, there is some spots that have paint chipping. Outlets are missing covers, which is unsafe.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

“In the bathroom, a plunger was seen which is unsanitizable.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.

“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

“At time of inspection, one caregiver was present with expired fingerprints on file with the divison.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

“2 caregivers do not have current Universal Precautions training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

“Child Abuse and Neglect”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

“2 caregivers do not have current Universal Precautions training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

“Child Abuse and Neglect”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.

“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023

IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.

“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023

Validated complaint

“Provider not in compliance with CCDF policy. (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”