Magic Ashanti Childcare 4

GARY, INLicensed HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Est. price$1,394/mo

Contact information

AddressGARY, IN, 46404

CityGARY, IN 46404

CountyLAKE

Phone219-455-0140

Operating details

Capacity10

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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GARY, IN, 46404, GARY, IN 46404

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/4/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4706/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) yea

    A consent to release form needs to be submitted for one caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/17/2025
  2. Medium risk6/4/2025

    IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation

    State form 50548 is needed in the kid files. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/23/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/16/2025

    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 4/17/2025
  4. High riskStandard 4704/16/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abu

    One caregiver needs to complete the Child Abuse and Neglect Training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/17/2025

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 47012/12/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(c) — Each room of the home where child care services are provided is required to have at least two (2) means of escape (this may include one (1) window and one (1) door).

    There were bars on one of the windows in a room that will be used for childcare. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/12/2024
  2. High riskStandard 47012/12/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) — The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency.

    The gas water and electric shut-offs need to be labeled. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/12/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

6Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • 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

$1,394/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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