Kad Akademy LLC

DYER, INLicensed CenterLicensed

1.8based on state inspection data
Capacity77
Est. price$1,182/mo

Contact information

Address1440 Sheffield Ave, Dyer, IN, 46311

CityDYER, IN 46311

CountyLAKE

Phone708-439-9930

Operating details

Capacity77

License dateJanuary 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1440 Sheffield Ave, Dyer, IN, 46311, DYER, IN 46311

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/12/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4705/12/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation

    The infant and two-three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified caregivers with seven infants and the required ratio for that age group is two. They had one qualified caregivers with seventeen two and a half to three years old and the required ratio for that age group is three. 1:7; 1:17 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk5/12/2026

    IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) — A licensee 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.

    One staff who was observed to be working within the infant room was missing proof of Safe Sleep Modules 1 & 2. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk5/12/2026

    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

    Z.D. and N.P. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/24/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline

    On 4/18/26, video showed a caregiver grabbing 3 yr old child by one ankle and dragging child across the classroom on his back. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/19/2026
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/24/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping

    At time of visit, a 5 mth old infant sleeping in a crib wearing a headband and a pacifier attached with a tether. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/28/2026
  6. Medium risk4/21/2026

    No standard description available

    Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/28/2026
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/28/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) — For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician

    Child was fed wheat bread which was on his allergy list. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/8/2026
  8. Medium riskStandard 4701/12/2026

    470 IAC 2-4.7-84

    Complaint on record. 470 IAC 2-4.7-84 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/4/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47012/8/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms

    In the toddler bathroom, there was a mop, broom and dustpan. All items in the bathroom must relate to toileting and be sanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/8/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 47012/8/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141(l) — When a child is in a crib, caregivers shall extend the sides to their fullest height

    When consultants entered the infant room, a child was awake in a crib with the mattress at its highest/sides at their shortest height. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/12/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 47012/8/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    In the infant classroom, hazardous items such as shaving cream, disinfectant spray, etc were accessible to children. All items that state keep out of reach of children, must be kept out of reach of children or behind a lock and key. Staff purse was also under the cabinet and must be out of reach or locked. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/12/2025
  4. High riskStandard 4704/10/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) — The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation

    According to staff schedule, only one staff is scheduled overnight (specifically midnight). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4703/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(i)

    Complaint on record. 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(i) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/21/2025

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 47011/20/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-25 — Lead caregiver qualifications

    Director stated the following staff are lead caregivers: KB (todds) and AB (preschool); neither are qualified as lead caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/21/2024
  2. Medium riskStandard 47011/20/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-57 — General program components

    Interest areas are not clearly defined in the rooms. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/10/2024
  3. High riskStandard 47011/20/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date sha

    Infant and toddler staff on site on day of visit do not have first aid training on file. Staff are KC,ADB,KB,MD Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/10/2024
  4. Medium riskStandard 47011/20/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children

    Diapers in the cubbies in the Honeybee room and in the infant room (by the changing table) are accessible to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/1/2024
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 47011/20/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriat

    Infant and toddler teachers on site at the time of visit do not have current CPR on file. Staff are KC,ADB,KB,MD Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/10/2024
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 47011/20/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    Soothe and Cool Protect is accessible to children in the restroom. Outdoor carpet adhesive was on the playground. These items state keep out of reach of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/1/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,182/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: DYER, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 77
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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