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Agape Learning Academy
Merrillville, IN
· Lake County
,
Merrillville, IN 46410
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Home
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Issued
Oct 1, 2023
Expired
Sep 30, 2025
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
Agape Learning Academy is a Licensed Home in MERRILLVILLE 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 - Sunday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2023-09-25 |
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 | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) one staff does not have an initial drug test read by a medical review officer |
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| Licensing 2023-09-25 |
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 | 2023-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 3 staff members do not have documentation of their annual Universal Precautions |
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| Licensing 2023-09-25 |
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 | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 3 staff members do not have documentation of annual TB test on file |
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| Licensing 2023-09-25 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2023-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) the smoke detectors are chirping and the alarm system reads that they have a low battery |
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| Licensing 2021-09-22 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2021-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) none of the children enrolled have the form where the parents consent or decline to have the child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2021-09-22 |
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 | 2021-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) Provider has not submitted an application via ILEAD to renew the license |
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| Licensing 2021-09-22 |
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 | 2021-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) one staff member does not have an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2021-09-22 |
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 | 2021-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) Has not submitted an attestation for the renewal of the license |
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| Licensing 2021-09-22 |
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 | 2021-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 1 staff member has a TB test that is over a year old on file and the other staff member does not have an annual TB test results on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-22 |
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 | 2021-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) one child did not have an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2021-09-22 |
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 | 2021-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) staff did not have an orientation checklist on file |
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| Licensing 2020-11-18 |
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 | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) one staff member does not have her annual CPR and Universal Precautions on file |
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| Licensing 2020-11-18 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The gate in the outdoor playarea is set to the side so the outdoor play area is not enclosed |
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| Licensing 2020-11-18 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning Supplies under the kitchen sink are accessilbe to the children |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
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 | 2020-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Applicants CPR is a year old tomorrow and she does not currently have anything scheduled |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
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 | 2020-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 2 of the files checked did not have initial physicals signed by a physician |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2020-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) There are children on 2 levels of the home and there were times when both caregivers were on the same level of the home. School Age children were playing outside the fenced in outdoor playarea |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
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 | 2020-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) none of the files checked had consent for emergency medical care |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2020-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) There was no proof that the parent's had provided documentation of the child's date of birth and consented or declined to have the child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
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. | 2020-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 2 of the files checked did not have up to date immunizations |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2020-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) There were no signed discipline policy in the child's file |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
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 | 2020-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Could not locate applicants initial physical |
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| Licensing 2020-08-20 |
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 | 2020-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Applicant and staff's TB test are over a year old |
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