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PLJ BIG KIDS INC.

GARY, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity32
Est. price$711/mo

Contact information

Address1025 Broadway, Gary, IN, 46402

CityGARY, IN 46402

CountyLAKE

Phone219-321-3989

Operating details

Capacity32

License dateApril 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1025 Broadway, Gary, IN, 46402, GARY, IN 46402

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2026

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  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/6/2026

    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 pr

    4 child files missing documentation of physical examination. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/7/2026
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/6/2026

    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.

    3 child files missing documentation of immunizations. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/7/2026
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

    1 staff member has expired First Aid training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/7/2026
  4. Medium risk3/6/2026

    IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — 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: is employed

    1 staff member missing documentation of drug test results. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/7/2026
  5. Medium riskStandard 4703/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) — 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs

    2 child files missing documentation of birth certificates. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/7/2026

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

5Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • 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

$711/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 32
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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