Summers Playland

GARY, INLicensed HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Est. price$1,394/mo

Contact information

AddressGARY, IN, 46408

CityGARY, IN 46408

CountyLAKE

Phone219-484-8124

Operating details

Capacity10

License dateJanuary 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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GARY, IN, 46408, GARY, IN 46408

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: 10/28/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47010/28/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) — Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies.

    Vaccination records are need for the dog that is in the home. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/28/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) — Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguishe

    One fire extinguisher needs to be tagged and inspected and one fire extinguisher needs to be replaced. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/28/2025

    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

    A rack, shovel, and a power tool were accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 47011/6/2024

    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 11/24/2024
  2. High riskStandard 47011/6/2024

    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

    A consent to release form is needed for one caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/26/2024
  3. High riskStandard 47011/6/2024

    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

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

    Corrected 11/7/2024
  4. Medium riskStandard 47011/6/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age

    A current TB test is needed for the licensee, one caregiver, and one household member. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/20/2024
  5. Medium risk11/6/2024

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

    Three kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. The kids files did not have state form 50548. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/15/2024
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 47011/6/2024

    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

    A small portion of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area was leaning and created a small opening. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/6/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,394/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 2

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