Empowered Minds Childcare Center
DYER, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address15295 West 101st Avenue, Dyer, IN, 46311
CityDYER, IN 46311
CountyLAKE
Phone219-515-8011
Operating details
Capacity62
License dateJuly 21, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/28/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium11
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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15295 West 101st Avenue, Dyer, IN, 46311, DYER, IN 46311
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/28/2024
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2024
- Medium riskStandard 47010/28/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
The two's bathroom is being used to store chairs. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/28/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) — Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage
Disposable towels were not available in the children's restroom across from the kitchen. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/28/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
One infant (G.M.) does not have feeding plan in file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - Medium riskStandard 41010/28/2024
410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/28/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
Two children do not have evidence of immunizations in their file (AF and AR) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/28/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
Bottles are being labeled with the child's name only. Also need to label with date/time prepared. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/28/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months pr
Three children do not have evidence of physical in their file (CD, AF, and AR) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/28/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
Desitin was within children's reach in the diaper table. It states Keep Out of Reach of Children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/28/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) — Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer
Paper towels in the kitchen were not in a dispenser. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/1/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/28/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
In the mixed age room there were 11 children ranging from infants-toddlers. The max group size if an infant is in a group is 8. The two's room had 13 children; the max group size for a group with a two year old in it is 10. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/29/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,182/month
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About this daycare
- Location: DYER, LAKE County
- Capacity: 62
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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