Little Fishers Early Learning Childcare Ministries - Gary IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

4927 Virginia Street , Gary IN 46409
(219) 980-9233
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About the Provider

Description: Little Fishers Early Learning Childcare Ministries is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Gary IN. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: PTQ 1; PTQ 2;

Program and Licensing Details

  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jan 01, 2021
  • 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
Registration
2020-10-08
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change 2020-10-28
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d)
Crib being used for diaper changing does not have a diapering process posted.
CCDF Inspection
2020-07-24
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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. 2020-07-24
Type of correction needed: 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 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
Registration
2020-07-24
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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers 2020-07-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f)
open food not dated in fridge, open food not covered in fridge, food in fridge needs discarded
Registration
2020-07-24
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 2020-07-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
water in basement - damage to wall at bottom of stairs - residue on other walls
Registration
2019-12-16
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 2019-12-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Cubbies in entryway tippable and must be anchored.Stair railing from main floor to basement loose, Stair railing from main floor to upper level loose. Both railings need to be tightened.
Registration
2019-06-21
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 2019-07-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Bathroom by sanctuary:Light fixture not sealed to ceiling.Gaps where walls meet
Registration
2019-06-21
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. 2019-07-01
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2)
Infant sleeping in crib with pacifier clip and blanket.
CCDF Inspection
2018-11-30
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division 2018-12-20
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4)
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.
CCDF Inspection
2018-11-30
Child Abuse and Neglect 2018-12-20
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3)
Child Abuse and Neglect
CCDF Inspection
2018-11-30
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 follow safe sleep practices. 2018-12-20
Type of correction needed: 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.
Registration
2018-11-30
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 2018-12-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Director and staff have not completed an agency approved 2.5 hour safe sleep course.
Registration
2018-11-30
Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili 2018-12-20
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-402
Wall next to stove not sanitizable due to wood not being sealed.

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Reviews

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Missy Santana Aug 17, 2021
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I just love, love, love this daycare facility. GREAT staff ! GREAT curriculum.

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