THE VILLAGE ACADEMY WEST
GARY, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address3935 Cleveland St, Gary, IN, 46408
CityGARY, IN 46408
CountyLAKE
Phone219-883-2060
Operating details
License dateJuly 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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3935 Cleveland St, Gary, IN, 46408, GARY, IN 46408
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- 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: 4/16/2026
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2026
- High risk4/16/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) — Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date.
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/14/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk11/18/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill______________
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/1/2025 - Medium-High risk5/8/2025
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.
Infant caregiver is missing documentation of safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/21/2025 - Medium risk5/8/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/21/2025 - Medium-High risk5/8/2025
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 5/21/2025 - Medium-Low risk5/8/2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 — The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the
2 child files missing signed parent's notice. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/21/2025 - Medium-High risk5/8/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) — Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/21/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4705/8/2025
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
3 staff members missing documentation of Universal Precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/21/2025 - High risk5/8/2025
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 5/21/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
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About this daycare
- Location: GARY, LAKE County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 0
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