Future Leaders Childcare Ministries INC

GARY, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address634 E 21st AVE, Gary, IN, 46407

CityGARY, IN 46407

CountyLAKE

Phone219-939-7213

Operating details

License dateJuly 28, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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634 E 21st AVE, Gary, IN, 46407, GARY, IN 46407

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/22/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk1/22/2026

    IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

    Program did not notify the division of an arrest of a staff person. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/22/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk2/4/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry 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.

    Upon arrival in the infant room, there was a 5 month old female sleeping in a bouncer with a bib and a pacifier clip, a bottle, and a blanket over her. When asked to move her to the crib, the caregiver moved her, but kept the bib and the pacificer clip on the infant. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
  2. Medium-High risk2/4/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age fol

    A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 4702/4/2025

    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

    6 staff members missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
  4. High risk2/4/2025

    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 2/21/2025
  5. High risk2/4/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect

    Child Abuse and Neglect Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
  6. Medium-High risk2/4/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

    Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
  7. Medium riskStandard 4702/4/2025

    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 Infant room, there was Desitin and Baby Lotion labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" on a low shelf behind an unlocked cabinet, making it accessible to children. In the Toddler/Twos room, there was Aquaphor on a low shelf behind an unlocked cabinet. In the Ones room, there is a tv on the shelf that was not secured. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/4/2025

    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

    In the kitchen freezer, there was a plastic bag of opened waffles that were not labeled or dated. There was also an opened bag of oats that were not labeled or dated. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/21/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 1

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