The Goddard School - Granger

IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) · A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

Observed 5m old male infant sleeping in bouncy seat

Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) · All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test

Out of of seven staff files reviewed, two files were missing high school diplomas

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) · 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number

Out of five child files reviewed, four files were missing parents work phone numbers

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) · If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured

Bottles in infant fridges not all covered and labeled with name, date, and time prepared

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-82(a) · The center shall post information regarding childrens special diets for dietary staff in charge of preparing and serving the food

Information on children's special diets not posted in kitchen

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(2) · 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: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug testing results required under this subsection must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver

Out of seven staff files reviewed, three files were missing drug testing results

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-79(o) · The center shall not serve food items prepared in a home kitchen at any time, except with a physicians written order for a particular childs special diet

Children bringing food from home without a physicians written order for a special diet on file

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) · The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

Teacher purses stored accessible to children in 4/5s classroom and 2/3s classrooms. Sunscreen labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored accessible to children in childs cubby in 108. Lysol Wipes and Cleaner labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored unlocked and accessible to children under hand washing sink in 110.

Corrected by Jun 25, 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

Out of seven staff files reviewed, one staff files was missing orientation documentation

Corrected by Jun 25, 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

Out of five child files reviewed, four files were missing dentist information

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) · Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom

Bottle of tylonol stored in teacher purse on floor of classroom, accessible to children

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-49 · Child grouping policies

2.5-3s class over group size on playground with 18 children

Corrected by Jun 25, 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

Out of five child files reviewed, one file did not have anyone listed for persons authorized to pick up child.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire

Out of seven staff files reviewed, two files were missing physicals

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) · All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid

Out of seven staff files reviewed, two files were missing first aid documentation

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-83(d) · Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained until serving.

Food from home not stored in a manner where temperature is being maintained, according to safe food transport policy

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) · 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 responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached

Out of five child files reviewed , four files did not have complete contact information for emergency contacts

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) · Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor

Drinking fountain in hallway overshoots

Corrected by Jun 25, 2025