Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Academy

GARY, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address5050 Suite A Vermont Street, Gary, IN, 46409

CityGARY, IN 46409

CountyLAKE

Phone219-484-2227

Operating details

License dateJanuary 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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5050 Suite A Vermont Street, 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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/13/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/13/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill______________

    Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/27/2026

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/4/2024

    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 10/25/2024
  2. High risk10/4/2024

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect

    Child Abuse and Neglect Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/25/2024
  3. Medium-Low risk10/4/2024

    IC 12-17.2-6-7 — The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the

    Child files missing signed parent notice. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/8/2024
  4. Medium riskStandard 47010/4/2024

    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

    Staff files missing Universal Precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/8/2024
  5. Medium-High risk10/4/2024

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

    Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk10/4/2024

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

    At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/8/2024
  7. Medium-High risk10/4/2024

    IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    1 staff member missing documentation of safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/25/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 2

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