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Geminus Head Start - St Mark

GARY, INLicensed CenterLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity175
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address3880 Jackson Street, Gary, IN, 46408

CityGARY, IN 46408

CountyLAKE

Phone219-985-6275

Operating details

Capacity175

License dateFebruary 27, 2026

Compliance snapshot

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

  • High8
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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3880 Jackson Street, Gary, IN, 46408, GARY, IN 46408

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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 large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

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

  • High3
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk2/5/2026

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating

    12 caregivers present with children do not have a consent form on file with the division Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/3/2026
  2. High riskStandard 4702/5/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Room 110 out of ratio 6 toddlers to 1 Qualified caregiver Room 104 out of ratio 15 3s-5s with 1 Qualified caregiver Room 107 out of ratio 13 3s-5s to 1 Qualified caregiver Room E104 out of ratio 13 3s-5s to 0 Qualified caregivers Room E105 out of ratio 11 3s-5s to 0 Qualified caregivers Room E107 out of ratio 6 infants/toddlers to 0 Qualified caregivers Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/3/2026
  3. High risk2/5/2026

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    12 caregivers present with children without fingerprints on file with the division 6 caregivers present with children with expired fingerprints on file with the division Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/3/2026

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

8Total 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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 175
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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