Magic/Ashanti's 2 Childcare Home

GARY, INLicensed HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$1,319/mo

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

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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: 7/31/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.

9Total Violations
0Recent 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

$1,319/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 2

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