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A Mother's Gentle Touch
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
,
Hammond, IN 46324
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
45-451833
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
A Mother's Gentle Touch is a Licensed Home in HAMMOND IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-10-22 |
Both staff members have expired TB test on file. Need updated test done. | 2025-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2022-12-13 |
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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One parent had not submitted up to date immunizations |
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| Licensing 2022-12-13 |
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 | 2022-12-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB test were a year old December 2nd. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-13 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2022-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) There were outlets that did not have covers in them in the playroom |
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| Licensing 2022-12-13 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) One parent had not consented or declined to have the child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2022-12-13 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2022-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) Could not locate the fire drill log |
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| Licensing 2022-12-13 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning solutions were accessible under the bathroom and kitchen sink |
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| Licensing 2022-12-13 |
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 | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Staff has not been able to submit annual Background check via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2021-12-20 |
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 | 2021-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) One TB test is over a year old |
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| Licensing 2021-12-20 |
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 | 2022-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR and Universal Precautions Training is over a year old |
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| Licensing 2020-12-02 |
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 | 2020-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR and Universal Precautions training are over a year old |
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| Licensing 2020-12-02 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2020-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) All workers have CPR training that is over a year old |
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| Licensing 2019-12-19 |
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 | 2020-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Annual TB test results are not on file in the home |
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| Licensing 2019-12-19 |
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 | 2020-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) One employee has not submitted the consent to release information form |
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| Licensing 2019-12-19 |
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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2020-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 3 children did not have up to date immunizations on file |
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| Licensing 2019-12-19 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2020-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) 2 children did not have official documentation of the child's date of birth |
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| Licensing 2019-12-19 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Hazardous materials were accessible |
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| Licensing 2019-12-19 |
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. | 2020-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Could not locate one staff member's Safe Sleep Certificate Training. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-19 |
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 | 2020-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Staff member does not have docuementation of initial physical on file in the home |
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| Licensing 2019-12-19 |
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 | 2020-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 1 child did not have an initial physical on file in the home |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2018-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Missing up to date immunizations on 3 children |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2018-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Outlet covers missing from the playroom outlets |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
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 | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) One staff does not have an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home | 2018-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Missing a list of who is authorized to pick up the child |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2018-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Missing official documentation of two children's date of birth and a consent to or not allow the child's name to be checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
An applicant must submit the required information as part of the application | 2019-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(b) City business license has been applied for but it is not on file |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2018-12-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Missing an enrollment form on one child |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
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. | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Staff member has not completed the in person safe sleep class |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2018-12-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Missing a signed discipline policy on one child |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
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 | 2019-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR cards on file are over a year old. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
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 | 2018-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Missing a general physical signed by a physician on two children |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2018-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Missing a consent for outings |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2018-12-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Missing a consent for emergency medical care on one child |
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| Licensing 2018-12-14 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work | 2019-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) Newest staff member does not have documentation of orientation training on file |
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