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4550 n Shadeland ave, Indianapolis IN 46226 · License #828008 · Center · Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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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
Infant room Refrigerator: Bottle not labeled and dated.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) · Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Plunger stored in bathroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) · The operator of a child care ministry 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.
One staff member working in infant room missing Safe sleep training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
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
Missing FREEZER: THERMOMETER PRESENT, 41 degrees F. or less and in position for daily monitoringin Childcare refrigerator to store lunches.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
Category: ratio. 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
Missing REFRIGERATOR: THERMOMETER PRESENT, 41 degrees F. or less and in position for daily monitoringin Childcare refrigerator to store lunches. Missing in Infant room refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
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
Three staff members missing current Universal Precautions training current / complete documentation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
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
Unlocked room: Large room with mirrors, Items labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” Accessible to children. Personal bag, hair care products. In the 4’s room: staff personal bag sitting on the chair. Bathroom: Hand soap under sink.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) · Child Abuse and Neglect
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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 Mar 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
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 16, 2026
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
Bottle not labeled and dated. Open bottle of hot sauce not dated.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-187 · Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
410 IAC 7-24-187 · Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) · A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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 members missing current documentation of Child abuse/neglect training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 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
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 Sep 10, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 Sep 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 Sep 10, 2025
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
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
Category: background checks. 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
Consultant observed infants bottles sitting on top of the coat cubbies, not being discarded after feeding.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
IAC 3-18-14(f) · Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
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
The bathroom wall has foam insulation around a pipe, that is not smooth to sanitize.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 · A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Three families missing documentation of immunizations records.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
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
Missing posting of Diapering Process on table .
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
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 6, 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
In the room off the kitchen, the floorboards are missing Fan plugged in sitting on the floor within reach of children. Blue line running from the floor into the wall within reach of children is not safe.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) · Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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
One staff member missing documentation of Universal Precautions training
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) · The operator of a child care ministry 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.
Computer error, duplicate citation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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 Jan 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) · The operator of a child care ministry 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.
Consultant observed one 11 month old male child sleeping in the crib with a blanket.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) · A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) · Orientation
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 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
Diaper trash can does not have a tightly covered lid.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
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 May 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Provider did not submit consent for child abuse/neglect check without substantiation on one staff member (consent).
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 did not submit consent for criminal history check to be conducted on two staff members (prints), one expired 9.22.23, other with no submission.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 May 9, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Six children without immunization record available for review at time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 May 9, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-6-7 · The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
Two children missing signed parent notice available for review at time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
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 inspection, one caregiver missing universal precautions training available for review.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
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 May 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
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 May 9, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
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).
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
IAC 3-18-19 Records · Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.