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Huffer Memorial Children's Center, Inc.
2000 North Elgin, Muncie IN 47303 · License #170237 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Sueann Nunez
- Phone
- (765) 289-0409
- Website
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- Address
- 2000 North Elgin, Muncie IN 47303 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 172 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-39(b)(3) · On the day of occurrence, caregiversshall inform parents of minor injuries when they pick up their child. Minor injury reports shall be kept in the childs individual file or in a separate minor injury reporting file and shall be recorded showing the following: A description of the injury
After the parent notified the program of the fracture, the program generated an incident report; however, the report was back-dated to reflect the date of the injury rather than the date it was completed. During interviews, staff who were present at the time of injury confirmed that they did not verbally notify the parent or guardian and acknowledged that the child complained of pain throughout the day and was observed limping. Staff reported being present at pick-up, with one staff member, stating she “just forgot” to inform the parent of the injury.
- Critical Health and Safety
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) · Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language
Upon staff file review, program had documentation of staff acting in violation of inappropriate discipline regulations. 6/5/26 - "yelling loudly at children", "yelling at children during square time"; 5/20/25 - "Loud aggressive voice", "still yelling"; 7/2/24 - "yelling at children", "scaring (child name)", "threatening (child name)".
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: T.K., A.T., & M.R.
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) · Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes making the ratio at this time 1 child to 0 caregivers.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Critical Health and Safety
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) · All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
A toilet brush cleaner was being stored on the floor of the bathroom in the purple bathroom.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) · Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
During file review, 1 of 10 child files was missing documentation of immunization records.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
- Critical Health and Safety
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) · Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language
On a previous day, a teacher laughed at a child when the child fell out of their chair.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) · During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
During file review, 1 of 10 staff files was missing documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) · Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
During file review, 6 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of current universal precautions training.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) · Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
During file review, 2 of 10 child files was missing documentation of current child abuse
Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) · Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
During file review, 2 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of physical examination.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-404 · Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed
In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-404 · Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed
In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- Critical Health and Safety
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) · All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
On 12/6/2024, a 3 year old female child was pinched on her private parts by another child while in the restroom.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- Critical Health and Safety
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) · Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
On a previous day, the cook intimated a child by asking if he would like her to "use this on him" while holding a yardstick.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) · Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
On a previous day, teachers stacked chairs on the table while cleaning up after snack.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-39(a) · Written records shall be maintained for all injuries that occur while children are under the care of child care center caregivers, both on and off premises
On a previous day, a 2 year old student hit her head in the classroom and a written incident report was not made.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 24, 2026 inspection noted: “After the parent notified the program of the fracture, the program generated an incident report; however, the report was back-dated to reflect the date of the i…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 24, 2026 inspection noted: “Upon staff file review, program had documentation of staff acting in violation of inappropriate discipline regulations. 6/5/26 - "yelling loudly at children",…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 2, 2026 inspection noted: “The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: T.K., A.T., & M.R.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error