Children of Israel Day Care

GARY, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

3.9based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address7201 West 25th Avenue, Gary, IN, 46406

CityGARY, IN 46406

CountyLAKE

Phone219-979-2026

Operating details

License dateJuly 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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7201 West 25th Avenue, Gary, IN, 46406, GARY, IN 46406

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/14/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/14/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

    Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/5/2026
  2. Medium-Low risk4/14/2026

    IC 12-17.2-6-7 — The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the

    Three kids did not have a signed parent notice in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/5/2026
  3. Medium-High risk4/14/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

    Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/5/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 4704/14/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

    One of the swings on the swing set in the outdoor play area was not properly secured to the swing set. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/5/2026

2025

  1. Medium risk10/3/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 — Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

    Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/30/2025
  2. Medium-High risk10/3/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    Infant teacher did not have safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/30/2025
  3. Medium-High risk10/3/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    Upon arrival in infant room, there was a 4 month old female asleep in a bouncer with a blanket. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/30/2025
  4. High risk10/3/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

    One staff member present with children did not have fingerprints on file. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/30/2025
  5. High risk10/3/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 — Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that

    Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/30/2025
  6. Medium-High risk10/3/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age fol

    A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/30/2025
  7. High risk10/3/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

    One staff member present with children did not have a consent form on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/30/2025
  8. Medium-High risk10/3/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) — Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.

    Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/30/2025
  9. Medium-High risk5/13/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    1 staff member present in the infant room at time of inspection does not have documentation of Safe Sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/6/2025
  10. Medium riskStandard 4705/13/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

    7 staff members missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/6/2025
  11. High risk5/13/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect

    Child Abuse and Neglect Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/6/2025
  12. Medium-High risk5/13/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age fol

    A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/6/2025
  13. Medium-High risk5/13/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

    Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/20/2025
  14. Medium-High risk5/13/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

    Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/20/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

20Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 0

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