King's Kids Early Learning Ministries
GARY, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address2136 Ellsworth Place, Gary, IN, 46404
CityGARY, IN 46404
CountyLAKE
Phone219-512-5279
Operating details
License dateJuly 28, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High5
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2136 Ellsworth Place, Gary, IN, 46404, GARY, IN 46404
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/13/2026
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk1/13/2026
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 First Aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/13/2026
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
3 staff members missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/2/2026
2025
- High risk8/7/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/18/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4708/7/2025
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
There were some items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" that were accessible to children: In the kitchen there was glass cleaner, bleach, disinfectant spray, and pine sol on a low shelf. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/18/2025 - High risk8/7/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/18/2025 - High riskStandard 4708/7/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall alwa
There was a bottle in the refrigerated that was not labeled or dated. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/18/2025 - High risk8/7/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/18/2025 - High risk1/30/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/5/2025 - Medium-High risk1/30/2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) — An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
5 staff members do not have current First Aid training on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/5/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/30/2025
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
In the unlocked kitchen, there are cleaning items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" on a low shelf, accessible to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/5/2025 - Medium-High risk1/30/2025
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 2/5/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/30/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co
There are multiple food items in the kitchen that are open and not labeled or dated. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/5/2025
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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$889/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
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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