The Ark Day Care Ministry

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 child is missing documentation of Immunizations in their file.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

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 22, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

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

“Orientation”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

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 child is missing documentation of Immunizations in their file.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

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 22, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

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

“Orientation”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 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

“Self-report: Director states, on 2/7/25, a shelf of cubbies fell on a 3-year-old male child when the child pulled a blanket out of them, the blanket was stuck and the child pulled harder causing the cubbies to fall on them. The cubbies were not bolted to the wall, which is not sturdy and unsafe.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 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

“Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, S.T., without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry. (S.T. prints expired on 1/6/25)”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 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

“Self-report: Director states, on 2/7/25, a shelf of cubbies fell on a 3-year-old male child when the child pulled a blanket out of them, the blanket was stuck and the child pulled harder causing the cubbies to fall on them. The cubbies were not bolted to the wall, which is not sturdy and unsafe.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 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

“Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, S.T., without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry. (S.T. prints expired on 1/6/25)”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 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

“One staff present with children has expired fingerprints on files with the division (C.M. expired on 11/11/24).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

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: Dec 9, 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: Dec 3, 2024

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

“One staff present with children has expired fingerprints on files with the division (C.M. expired on 11/11/24).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

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: Dec 9, 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: Dec 3, 2024

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

“Space/Crayon room: In a cabinet under the sink, there is shaving cream in the art supplies labeled “keep out of reach of children” which is accessible to children. Adventure/K4 room: Shaving Cream is on the teacher desk, within children’s reach, labeled “keep out of reach of children”. Rainforest/P5 room: In the Desk Drawer, teachers’ purse is accessible to children which is unsafe. Homesteaders/P4 room: Staff purse was on top of the cots in the classroom which is unsafe. In the desk, bottom drawer has Zep Cleaner labeled “keep out of reach of children” in an unlocked drawer. In another drawer of the desk, Nail polish remover and 3 sunscreens were found all are labeled “keep out of the reach of children” in an unlocked cabinet. Ocean/P1 room: 2 Staff Bags accessible under the teacher’s desk which is unsafe. In the Ocean/P1 bathroom, Diaper cream labled "keep out of reach of children" is in children’s reach in a blue bin. Potty Seat for potty training on top of the toilet was visibly dirty, another potty seat was on the ground beside the toilet. Preschool Bathrooms Boys: step Stool for the sink has a large crack in it which is unsafe.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024

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

“Preschool Bathrooms Girls: First Stall had toilet paper roll out on top of the dispenser which is not sanitizable. In the space class bathroom, there were no paper towels available, and the soap dispenser is empty.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024

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: Nov 4, 2024

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

“Sanitation Standards”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024

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: Nov 19, 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: Oct 18, 2024

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

“Space/Crayon room: In a cabinet under the sink, there is shaving cream in the art supplies labeled “keep out of reach of children” which is accessible to children. Adventure/K4 room: Shaving Cream is on the teacher desk, within children’s reach, labeled “keep out of reach of children”. Rainforest/P5 room: In the Desk Drawer, teachers’ purse is accessible to children which is unsafe. Homesteaders/P4 room: Staff purse was on top of the cots in the classroom which is unsafe. In the desk, bottom drawer has Zep Cleaner labeled “keep out of reach of children” in an unlocked drawer. In another drawer of the desk, Nail polish remover and 3 sunscreens were found all are labeled “keep out of the reach of children” in an unlocked cabinet. Ocean/P1 room: 2 Staff Bags accessible under the teacher’s desk which is unsafe. In the Ocean/P1 bathroom, Diaper cream labled "keep out of reach of children" is in children’s reach in a blue bin. Potty Seat for potty training on top of the toilet was visibly dirty, another potty seat was on the ground beside the toilet. Preschool Bathrooms Boys: step Stool for the sink has a large crack in it which is unsafe.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024

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

“Preschool Bathrooms Girls: First Stall had toilet paper roll out on top of the dispenser which is not sanitizable. In the space class bathroom, there were no paper towels available, and the soap dispenser is empty.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024

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: Nov 4, 2024

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

“Sanitation Standards”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024

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: Nov 19, 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: Oct 18, 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: Aug 19, 2024

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

“SELF-REPORT: Director states: On 8/15/24, an unsteady cabinet fell on a 3-year-old child when they went to open the cabinet.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 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: Aug 19, 2024

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

“SELF-REPORT: Director states: On 8/15/24, an unsteady cabinet fell on a 3-year-old child when they went to open the cabinet.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

Validated complaint

“Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision”

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: Jun 7, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

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

“One staff member present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

“One staff member present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

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: Jun 7, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

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

“One staff member present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

“One staff member present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 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: Apr 29, 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: Apr 29, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records

“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

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

“Sanitation Standards”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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 3, 2024

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

“Two bottles in C1 not labeled.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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

“-Infant/Toddler: Standing water under swings -Preschool: Standing water grassy area along fence”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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

“Five children missing documentation of complete immunization records.”

Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

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

“-P5: Bathroom handwashing sink dirty; Step stool in front of handwashing sink dirty; black plunger sitting on the floor to the left of the toilet -School Age: Black plunger, a blue chair, and 2 clear tubs in bathroom; Handwashing sink dirty”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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

“-Kitchen: Silver freezer in pantry 20 degree F -P5: Freezer thermometer missing -School Age: Freezer temperature is 58 degree F”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 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

“One staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

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

“School Age: Freezer temperature is 58 degree F”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

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

“Cook did not wear apron while preparing lunch.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts

“School Age bathroom not ventilated to outside by fan/screened window.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

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

“-School Age: Toilet paper sitting on top of paper towel dispenser -P1: Toilet tissue sitting on top of paper towel dispenser -C2: Toilet paper sitting on top of paper towel dispenser; Paper towels sitting on hand washing sink”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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

“Current Kitchen Cleaning Schedule missing in kitchen.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 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: Apr 29, 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: Apr 29, 2024

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records

“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

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

“Sanitation Standards”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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 3, 2024

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

“Two bottles in C1 not labeled.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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

“-Infant/Toddler: Standing water under swings -Preschool: Standing water grassy area along fence”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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

“Five children missing documentation of complete immunization records.”

Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

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

“-P5: Bathroom handwashing sink dirty; Step stool in front of handwashing sink dirty; black plunger sitting on the floor to the left of the toilet -School Age: Black plunger, a blue chair, and 2 clear tubs in bathroom; Handwashing sink dirty”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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

“-Kitchen: Silver freezer in pantry 20 degree F -P5: Freezer thermometer missing -School Age: Freezer temperature is 58 degree F”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 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

“One staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

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

“School Age: Freezer temperature is 58 degree F”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

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

“Cook did not wear apron while preparing lunch.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts

“School Age bathroom not ventilated to outside by fan/screened window.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

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

“-School Age: Toilet paper sitting on top of paper towel dispenser -P1: Toilet tissue sitting on top of paper towel dispenser -C2: Toilet paper sitting on top of paper towel dispenser; Paper towels sitting on hand washing sink”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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

“Current Kitchen Cleaning Schedule missing in kitchen.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

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

“-Steps in front of handwasing sinks dirty in P4 and P3 classrooms -Peeling purple wall paint near cubbies in P3 classroom; Wall damage to left of mirror in bathroom”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

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

“-P5 classroom: no toilet paper in bathroom dispenser -P1 classroom: Toilet paper sitting on top of dispenser in 1st stall”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

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

“-P5 classroom: Plunger sitting on floor to the right of the toilet; Steps in front of handwashing sink dirty -C2 classroom: Vaccum cleaner and red wet jet mop stored in bathroom”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

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 labled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or unsafe accessible: -P5 classroom: Shaving cream in blue bin near window; Clorox wipes and hand soap in cabinet under classroom handwashing sink -P4 classroom: Staff purse hanging on hook outside of closet; Shaving cream in unlocked closet; Fabuloso in cabinet under classroom handwashing sink -C0 classroom: Desitin Diaper Cream and hand lotion in cabinet under diaper changing table; Dish liquid, shaving cream and hand soap in cabinet under classroom handwashing sink”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts

“Bathroom not ventilated to the outside by fan/screened window in the P5 classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

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

“Water temperature not maintained between 100 degree F to 120 degree F in the C2 bathroom. (Water temperature is 66.7 degree F)”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

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

“Sanitation Standards”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

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: Dec 22, 2023

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

“-Steps in front of handwasing sinks dirty in P4 and P3 classrooms -Peeling purple wall paint near cubbies in P3 classroom; Wall damage to left of mirror in bathroom”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

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

“-P5 classroom: no toilet paper in bathroom dispenser -P1 classroom: Toilet paper sitting on top of dispenser in 1st stall”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

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

“-P5 classroom: Plunger sitting on floor to the right of the toilet; Steps in front of handwashing sink dirty -C2 classroom: Vaccum cleaner and red wet jet mop stored in bathroom”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

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 labled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or unsafe accessible: -P5 classroom: Shaving cream in blue bin near window; Clorox wipes and hand soap in cabinet under classroom handwashing sink -P4 classroom: Staff purse hanging on hook outside of closet; Shaving cream in unlocked closet; Fabuloso in cabinet under classroom handwashing sink -C0 classroom: Desitin Diaper Cream and hand lotion in cabinet under diaper changing table; Dish liquid, shaving cream and hand soap in cabinet under classroom handwashing sink”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts

“Bathroom not ventilated to the outside by fan/screened window in the P5 classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

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

“Water temperature not maintained between 100 degree F to 120 degree F in the C2 bathroom. (Water temperature is 66.7 degree F)”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

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

“Sanitation Standards”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

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: Dec 22, 2023

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