Amazing Minds of Northwest Indiana - Merrillville IN Licensed Home

, MERRILLVILLE IN 46410
(219) 795-1550
1 Review

About the Provider

Description:

NAFCC Accreditation

Paths to Quality Level 4

 

Additional Information:

PTQ Level 4


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 45-452009
  • Capacity: 12
  • Age Range: Infant-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • Schools Served: Aquinas & Homer Iddings
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 01, 2020
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-06-25
Child care providers shall see that childrens hands are washed at a sink with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks and after toilet use. Direct child care providers shall not permit children to use a common washcloth or towel 2021-06-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(c)
Did not have individual towels to dry hands on in the home
Licensing
2020-07-08
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray 2020-07-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a)
One Staff member did not have an initial physical on file
Licensing
2020-07-08
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 by direct child care providers 2020-07-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5)
CPR and Universal Precautions are over a year old
Licensing
2020-07-08
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider 2020-07-10
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1)
One staff member does not have an initial drug test on file
Licensing
2020-07-08
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit a statement attesting that the applicant has not been: convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children 2020-07-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a)
Has not submitted the Attestation
Licensing
2020-07-08
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1)
Employee TB test are over a year old
Licensing
2020-07-08
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule 2020-07-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3)
Has not submit the application to renew the license. She is having trouble with ILEAD
Licensing
2020-07-08
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 2020-07-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e)
One staff member fingerprints were done over 3 years ago
Licensing
2020-07-08
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) years of age 2020-07-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3)
Back Ground Consents have not been submitted
Licensing
2019-06-12
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities 2019-06-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1)
One child did not have documentation of an initial physical on file
Licensing
2019-06-12
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth 2019-06-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a)
2 children did not have official documentation of their date of birth on file and one parent did not consent or decline to have child's name checked against the missing children's registry
Licensing
2019-06-12
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. 2019-06-20
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2)
one caregiver has not completed the in person safe sleep class

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Reviews

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Emmy May 09, 2019
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

This is a great daycare. I send my 3mo. old daughter full time and my 8 year old son is enrolled in the before and after school care. They are fabulous and keep me posted throughout the day with things going on, such as diaper changes, feedings, activity time, etc. I am able to nurse my daughter during my lunch hour and she has provided a room for me to do this comfortably. Communication is great and they work great with all of the children!

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