Licensed Home
Ashley Cardwell
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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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, 2024
Expired
Sep 30, 2026
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
Ashley Cardwell is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Fourteen. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-11:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-11:00 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 2025-07-29 |
Current First Aid training is needed for the licensee and one caregiver. | 2025-08-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-07-17 |
Two caregivers need to complete the health and safety modules 1-4. | 2024-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(1) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: The child care home inspection checklist |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Three kids (E.F., J.F., Y.J.) did not have a signed physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Caregiver (M.C.) did not have a current TB test or chest x-ray in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One kid (Y.J.) needs updated immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
Birth Certificate documentation | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Three kids (A.F., A.F., J.F) did not have proof of date of birth in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Two kids (E.F. and A.F.) enrollment form was not signed. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Caregivers (M.C., L.C.) did not have a five panel drug screen on file with MRO (Medical Review Officer) contact information. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. | 2023-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) Upon arrival the caregiver that was present did not have verification of current CPR training in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Caregiver (M.C.) needs to complete safe sleep modules 1 and 2. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) Caregiver (M.C.) did not have a staff orientation checklist in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2023-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) The national criminal history check could not be verified for (M.C. and L.C.) due to a consent to release form not being submitted. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
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 | 2023-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Caregiver (M.C.) consent to release form was expired. Cargiver (L.C.) did not have a consent to release form on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2023-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) Upon arrival 13 children of mixed ages were present. The child to staff ratio should be 13:2. Due to caregive (L.C.) not having a consent to release form on file she can't be counted in the child to staff ratio. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Caregiver (M.C.) did not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-14 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) There was not any verification of annual Universal Precautions training on file for the licensee and caregivers (J.C. and M.C.)There was not any verification of first aid training on file for (M.C.) |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A consent to release form is needed for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Two kids did not have Birth Certificate Form 50548 in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
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 can participate in the child care homes activities | 2022-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Four kids did not have physicals in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element | 2022-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) A fan was accessible in the front daycare area. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
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. | 2022-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One kid did not have immunization records on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
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 | 2022-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Five kids did not have a signed emergency release in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
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 | 2022-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The licensee and one caregivers TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-12 |
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 | 2021-05-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) One child's form did not have a signature. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-12 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-05-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Products labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible in the childcare area. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-15 |
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 | 2021-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) There was not any verification of Universal Precautions training on file for the caregiver that was present with the children. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-15 |
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 | 2021-04-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) The drug screen on file for one caregiver did not have a medical review officer signature. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-15 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2021-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Three children did not have a suspension and explusion policy in the file. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-15 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2021-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) One child did not have the licensd child care home consent form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-15 |
The license shall be publicly displayed in the home | 2021-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) The child care home license was not posted. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-15 |
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 | 2021-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) One child's form did not have a signature by a parent or legal guardian. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
A child care home shall maintain a written policy specifying the following: That the: use of: tobacco | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(b)(1)(a)(1) There was not a no smoking sign posted. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
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) The CPR and Universal Precautions training was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care | 2020-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The cold water pressure was low and the cold water was not operating properly. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) The gas, eleectric and water shut-offs were not labeled. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) A waterproof barrier is needed for the diaper changing area. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
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 | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) The drug screen results were not on file. |
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