Destiny Dreamer's Academy, llc

GARY, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity96
Est. price$1,182/mo

Contact information

Address4955 Broadway St, Gary, IN, 46409

CityGARY, IN 46409

CountyLAKE

Phone219-644-6748

Operating details

Capacity96

License dateOctober 1, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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4955 Broadway St, Gary, IN, 46409, GARY, IN 46409

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  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: 8/8/2025

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

2025

  1. High risk8/8/2025

    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.

    At time of visit, one staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  2. High risk8/8/2025

    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

    At time of visit, one staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

    Some items in restroom were not sanitizable: 2s room - toilet brush 3s room - broom/dust pan 1s room - sippy cups Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/18/2025
  4. High risk7/11/2025

    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

    Two staff members present with children have expired fingerprints on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/18/2025
  5. High riskStandard 4707/11/2025

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

    2s room out of ratio with 4 children and 0 Qualified caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/18/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

24Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,182/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 96
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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