Ma's Li'L Champs Learning Academy - Portage IN Licensed Center

6564 Pan Am Blvd , Portage IN 46368
(219) 763-0020

About the Provider

Description: Ma's Li'L Champs Learning Acad is located in Portage, IN. It is a preschool that serves children ages 1-7. Ma's Li'L Champs Learning Acad has a capacity of 154 children.

Additional Information: Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20; PTQ Level 2;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 126060
  • Capacity: 154
  • Age Range: Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Oct 01, 2023
  • Current License Expiration Date: Sep 30, 2025
  • 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
2023-07-12
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually 2023-07-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b)
No NonCompliances Cited
Licensing
2020-09-18
Child grouping policies 2020-09-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49
inappropriate mixing of age groups children under 36 months mixed with children over 48 months
Licensing
2020-09-18
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2020-10-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
green plastic rockers and plastic free standing slide on toddler playground do not meet CPSC requirements for a public playground; indoor slide unit cannot be installed on hard surface according to manufacturere and CPSC
Licensing
2019-08-26
If toothbrushes and toothpaste are used, the following applies: The center shall store them in an area inaccessible to children 2019-08-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(c)(1)
Toothbrushes in reach of children in the orange (1's), blue (4/5's), Red and gold rooms.
Licensing
2019-08-26
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. 2019-08-26
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
One adult on site working with children has not submitted a consent to release form.
Licensing
2019-08-26
Bathrooms 2019-09-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Blue Room (4/5's) sink not secure
Licensing
2019-08-26
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 2019-09-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
Two caregivers missing evidence of up to T.B.3 caregiver missing completed 12 hours of training for 2018. Once caregiver missing evidence of application 4 caregivers missing evidence of annual evaluations
Licensing
2019-08-26
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2019-08-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Oragange room (1's) sunscreen and staff wriste purse in reach of children. Yellow room: Radio cord a hazard Green (3's): lotion and hand sanitizer in reach of chidlren .Blue (4/5) Teacher purse, hand santizer and sunscreen in reach of children. Red room: Sunscreen in reach of children. Middle room: Isopropyl alcohol in reach of children.
Licensing
2019-08-26
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed 2019-08-26
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1)
One adult working with children has no evidence of a negative drug screen.
Licensing
2019-08-26
Diapering 2019-08-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94
Diapers in reach of children in the middle room.Diapers not covered in the Green (3's room)
Licensing
2019-08-26
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2019-08-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
17 children ages 4/5 with one staff member as the other adult in room is not a qualified staff member.
Licensing
2019-08-26
Educational equipment and materials 2019-08-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63
Green room: Sensory table being used for storage No paint at easel
Licensing
2019-08-26
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2019-08-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
Hose on toddler playground a tripping hazard
Licensing
2019-08-26
Staff orientation 2019-09-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32
two staff missing evidence of universal precautions training. 4 staff missing evidence of signed orientation
Licensing
2019-08-26
Childrens admission records 2019-09-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36
One child missing signed physical. One child missing evidence of up to date immunizations

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