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4941 w 38th st, Indianapolis IN 46254 · License #739610 · Center · Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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CCDF Inspection
A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: 6/24/2026
Disposition: 10/29/2024
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
410 IAC 7-24-257 · Food temperature measuring devices
At time of visit, kitchen missing Metal step DIAP-Type Thermometer. Caregiver reported that the thermometer is at other location.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-257 · Food temperature measuring devices
At time of visit, kitchen missing Metal step DIAP-Type Thermometer. Caregiver reported that the thermometer is at other location.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 visit, program was unable to produce food temperature log upon arrival of vender meals.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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 time of visit, Laundry detergent and Potting soil was on the floor by restrooms and accessible to children. Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. PreK cabinet contained Lysol, hand sanitizer, A&D ointment, and shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet and drawer. Preschool classroom unlocked cabinet contained shaving cream and aeresol air freshener spray.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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 visit, leftovers and items in the refrigerator were not labeled with date of preparation.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) · All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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, four caregivers missing Universal Precautions training. Please send upon completion.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) · Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Toddler classroom missing tightly covered container.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Soft form play mats are not weather resistant and peeling due to rain and snow.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) · Child Abuse and Neglect
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) · Records
Records: Make the documentation available to the division upon request
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Toddler restroom missing Paper towels for hand drying.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 · A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".
Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Twos classroom- broken hooks on plank of wood with sharp edges. PreK classroom- Broken shelf cubicle and broken kitchen set. Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children - Twos classroom had 2 cans of shaving cream on open shelf. Caregivers purse on chair in Twos classroom. Items in the back outside of children's restrooms needs to be cleared out. Broken items, dirty rugs and broken pack and play pens.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CCDF Inspection
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Older twos/Threes classroom - Eucerin, shaving cream and caregiver purse stored on open shelving. PreK classroom- Disinfectant spray, handsanitizer and caregiver purse on open shelving unit.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Temperature log for food brought in by vendor missing in kitchen.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Stacked chairs in Twos, Toddlers and preschool classroom are a tipping hazard. Broken legs on wooden table in PreK classroom. Toddler restroom sink - seal was coming away from the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Thermometer missing in freezer.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Boys restroom missing soap and paper towels. PreK classroom had roll of toilet paper sitting out on shelf.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Thermometer missing in refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Twos classroom- shaving cream out on shelving. Aquaphor stored in open child's bin. Caregiver's purse was out on open shelf. Toddler's classroom- unlabeled cream was out on shelf unit by diapers and pullups. PreK classroom- Handsanitizer on cubby shelf. School-age classroom has an open bin containing clorox wipes, febreeze spray and disinfectant spray.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) · Discipline
A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Turf grass is not tacked down to cement and causing a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) · Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
Classrooms- children's blankets and clothing are touching other children's belongings.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 time of visit, items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Older twos room- open shelf in classroom contained Shaving cream, febreeze spray, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes. Toddler/twos classroom contained shaving cream, refresh car spray, and handsanitizer on open shelf. In restroom- bucket on the floor contained febreeze spray and disinfectant spray. Unlocked kitchen cabinets contained Pine Glo, Window cleaner, disinfectant spray and spic span.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) · Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Older Twos/threes and Preschool classrooms open cereal boxes were not labeled and dated.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 time of visit, playground contained debri- consisting to paper, trash, styoform cups, take out boxes, and water bottles.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(3) · The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: All employees and volunteer caregivers at the facility where child care is provided
At time of visit, One caregiver missing drug tests results in staff file. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) · Sanitation Standards
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) · Child Abuse and Neglect
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 visit, Owner was unable to provided food temperature log of vending food.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 time of visit, playground contained debri- consisting to paper, trash, styoform cups, take out boxes, and water bottles. Stacked chairs while children are awake in the toddler/twos classroom- tipping hazard. Unlocked kitchen stored a 6ft ladder up against wall in entry- falling hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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 visit, toddler/twos restroom missing toilet paper and paper towels. Boys restroom for school age missing paper towels.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
PreK and Twos room had stacked chairs while children were awake.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) · Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Diaper/Pull up containers with lids missing in Twos and Preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) · Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Consultant did not observe children's handwashing after diaper/pull up changes in twos room.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled " Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Preschool,Prek and Twos rooms- contained shaving cream in bins on cubby shelfs Preschool room- Febreeze and disinfectant spray were on shelf in the children pretend kitchen set. Twos room- Febreeze and handsantizer on shelf. Unlocked First Aid box contained antiseptic wipes. PreK room- Disinfectant spray and handsanitizer on cubby shelf.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) · Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Twos room missing changing table for diapering. Consultant observed caregiver using a classroom table to change diapers.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Paper Towels missing in boys and girls restrooms. Toilet paper not on dispenser or missing in boys, and girls bathrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) · Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Diaper process not posted in classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.