Magic/Ashanti's 2 Childcare Home
GARY, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressGARY, IN, 46403
CityGARY, IN 46403
CountyLAKE
Phone219-938-5440
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/31/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High5
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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GARY, IN, 46403, GARY, IN 46403
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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/31/2025
- High0
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 4707/31/2025
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
Current Universal Precautions training is need for two caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/5/2025
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 47010/17/2024
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
Four kids emergency medical release form was not signed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/1/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/17/2024
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
The kid files did not have a discipline policy. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/1/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/17/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
Seven kids did not have immunization records in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/1/2024 - Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/17/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) — Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities
Two kids did not have a signed outing form in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/1/2024 - Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/17/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
Six kids did not have a physical in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/1/2024 - Medium risk10/17/2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation
Five kids did not have a birth certificate in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/1/2024
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
$1,319/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: GARY, LAKE County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 2
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