Tiny Temples Child Care Academy - Merrillville IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

7601 Whitcomb Street , Merrillville IN 46410
(219) 484-7078
3 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Mission: To provide consistent, quality child care for parents within the church, community, and other areas of this region. To educate our young with a basic & higher level academic curriculum that would provide children with a solid foundation for elementary education. To spiritually educate our young by teaching & demonstrating God's Word as the basis for success & healthy living. To encourage & motivate our young to strive for excellence in life as they become all that God has planned for them to be.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: RM-99646-A
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Mar 23, 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

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
CCDF Inspection
2021-06-03
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 __________. 2021-06-03
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
2021-06-03
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet 2021-06-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Paper towels in the Infant room bathroom not on a dispenser, not sanitary.
Registration
2021-06-03
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 2021-06-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f)
Bag of frozen corn not labeled with the date of opening.
Registration
2021-06-03
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 2021-06-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Infant room has 3 containers of Aquaphor and 1 container of Vaseline all labeled Keep out of Reach of Children in a diaper changing table drawer accessible to children.
Registration
2021-06-03
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below 2021-06-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b)
1 container of Infant formula not dated with the date of opening.
CCDF Inspection
2020-06-19
A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided. 2020-06-24
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1
A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided.
CCDF Inspection
2020-06-19
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. 2020-06-19
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8
At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.
CCDF Inspection
2020-06-19
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. 2020-06-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d)
The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.
CCDF Inspection
2020-06-19
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. 2020-06-24
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).
CCDF Inspection
2020-06-19
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. 2020-06-18
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
2020-06-19
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 2020-08-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Water damage in the toddler room and in a hallway. carpet pulled up in the classroom and wall damage from the water leak in the hallway.
Registration
2020-06-19
Lighting intensity 2020-07-05
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-411
Lighting in the kichen is dim with light bulbs out or not workig in several of the fixtures.
Registration
2020-06-19
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet 2020-06-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
drywall damage in restroom that the director stated children use in the hallway
Registration
2020-06-19
Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office 2020-06-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a)
Kitchen cleaning schedule is not posted.
Registration
2020-06-19
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough 2020-06-24
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2)
Two children past due for immunization updates

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Reviews

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Concerned Grandmother Sep 03, 2022
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Very unprofessional. My grandson was placed in a bathroom unattended for crying. My grandson was often yelled at and placed in a corner for extended period of time. When asked about the incident his teacher threatened to call the police on me. The staff have no early childhood education and have no clue about age appropriate behavior. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. They do not implement the curriculum they say they have and are often out of child/adult ratio due to lack of staff.

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Rachael Dec 19, 2018
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I enjoy the environment, my child's teachers are amazing and in preschool they send home assignments for the children, like homework. My child has been there for one year and my child enjoys attending and learning. Thank you to the staff!

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Concerned Parent Aug 10, 2017
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

There is no curriculum for the children ages 2 and up during the summer they watch TV. High turn over rate for teachers, no stability never know who's taking care of your kids. Unorganized!! Lack of communication with parents.

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