Preciouss Lil Jewels Early Childhood Enrichment

GARY, INLicensed HomeLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$754/mo

Contact information

AddressGARY, IN, 46409

CityGARY, IN 46409

CountyLAKE

Phone219-902-0840

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJuly 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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GARY, IN, 46409, GARY, IN 46409

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/7/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/7/2026

    IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

    J.D. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills

    There was not any documentation of quarterly fire drills on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/8/2026
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children

    There was a long water hose accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification b

    Verification of Universal Precautions is needed for one caregiver J.D. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  5. Medium riskStandard 4704/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(c) — Each room of the home where child care services are provided is required to have at least two (2) means of escape (this may include one (1) window and one (1) door).

    Plastic was over the window in one of the rooms used for childcare. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/7/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child

    Eight of the kid files reviewed emergency medical release form was not signed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/4/2025
  2. High risk4/4/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

    One caregiver that was present did not have a consent to release on file therefore her national criminal history check couldn't be verified. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/4/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills

    The was not a fire drill log on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/4/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children

    White bars were accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/4/2025
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) — The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care

    Part of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is leaning which created a small opening where the fence and house meet. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/16/2025
  6. High riskStandard 4704/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) — The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home

    Six kids did not have a signed suspension and expulsion policy in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/4/2025
  7. Medium risk4/4/2025

    IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation

    Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/4/2025
  8. High riskStandard 4704/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) yea

    One caregiver that was present did not have a consent to release form on file. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/4/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

21Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • 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

$754/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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