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GARY, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressGARY, IN, 46402
CityGARY, IN 46402
CountyLAKE
Phone219-296-5784
Operating details
Capacity8
License dateApril 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High9
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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GARY, IN, 46402, GARY, IN 46402
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
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/11/2025
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4703/11/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
A current TB Test is needed for the licensee and one caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/26/2025 - High risk3/11/2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
A current national criminal history check is needed for the licensee. It expired on 6/1/2024. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/25/2025 - Medium risk3/11/2025
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation
The kid files did not have state form 50548 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/14/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4703/11/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification b
Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/18/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 4703/11/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
Three kids did not have a physical in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/21/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4703/11/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
There was broken playground equipment in the outdoor fenced in play area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/11/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4703/11/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child
The kid files did not have a signed medical emergency release form. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/14/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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- 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
$1,394/month
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About this daycare
- Location: GARY, LAKE County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 1
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