Open Hands Childcare
BRAZIL, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address1414 E National Ave, Brazil, IN, 47834
CityBRAZIL, IN 47834
CountyCLAY
Phone812-443-2231
Operating details
License dateJuly 29, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High7
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1414 E National Ave, Brazil, IN, 47834, BRAZIL, IN 47834
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/14/2026
- High2
- Medium-High7
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/14/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline
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 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/29/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/20/2026
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 inspection, in the young 3s classroom the shelf on the changing table is broken which is unsafe and unsturdy. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/20/2026 - High risk1/20/2026
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
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/20/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/20/2026
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
At time of inspection, a used bottle was sitting in child's cubbie was not properly discarded. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/20/2026 - Medium-High risk1/20/2026
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/20/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/20/2026
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
Upon file review, one caregiver is missing updated training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/20/2026 - Medium risk1/20/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Orientation
Orientation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/20/2026 - High risk1/20/2026
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 caregiver present with children is missing background check. One volunteer who works more than 8 hours a month is missing background check. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/20/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4101/20/2026
410 IAC 7-24-443 — Sanitizers; criteria
Sanitizer strip kit was not found during inspection. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/20/2026 - Medium-High risk1/20/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping
The director is missing safe sleep training at the time of the inspection. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/20/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk12/11/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — Sanitation Standards
Sanitation Standards Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/12/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47012/11/2025
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
At time of inspection, classroom 4 year olds has a rug that is a safety hazard. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/12/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47012/11/2025
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 p
Bathroom in hallway has a plunger stored in it that is unsanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/12/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4708/27/2025
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
Items in the upper bathroom are unsanitizable including fabric flowers, doilies, broom and dustpan and stacked chairs. Bouncers are stored in an unused crib. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4108/27/2025
410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Trash can in pre-k room has food trash in it. Trashcans containing food should have a lid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/14/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline
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 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/14/2025
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
Drywall exposed by the base trim in the rear of the Toddler 1 class. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/1/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/14/2025
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
Two staff files missing documentation of current universal Precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/23/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/14/2025
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 sha
No working ventilation fan accessible in the two childcare restrooms located on the basement level. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/1/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BRAZIL, CLAY County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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