Destiny Dreamer's Academy, llc
GARY, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
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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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
- 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,182/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: GARY, LAKE County
- Capacity: 96
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 2
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