Elka Child Educational Center, Inc
GARY, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1953 Georgia Street, Gary, IN, 46407
CityGARY, IN 46407
CountyLAKE
Phone219-882-3552
Operating details
Capacity153
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1953 Georgia Street, Gary, IN, 46407, GARY, IN 46407
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/10/2026
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 4707/10/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 6/29/2026 a caregiver pulled a child by her arm while redirecting the child. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
In the infant bathroom, there were items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" that were within reach: lysol spray, hand lotion, febreze spray. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Upon consultants arrival, there were two school aged children being grouped with children in the fours/fives room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
In the toddler room bathroom, there were items being stored that cannot be stored in the bathroom: plunger, broom, dustpan, aprons, and toys/supplies in a storage closet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - High riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon consultants arrival, ones room was out of ratio 6 children to 1 caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - High riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon consultants arrival into the infant room, the caregiver was outside of the classroom in the bathroom, therefore the children were not being directly supervised by the caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/7/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(2) — 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 volun
Staff member was not following confidentiality policy. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/7/2025
2024
- Medium riskStandard 47012/17/2024
470 IAC 3- 4.7-32 (a)(2)
Complaint on record. 470 IAC 3- 4.7-32 (a)(2) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/9/2025
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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- 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
$1,120/month
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About this daycare
- Location: GARY, LAKE County
- Capacity: 153
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 2
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