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Baby's Gymboree
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
4 Russell St,
Hammond, IN 46320
Quick Facts
Capacity
38 children
Age range (listing information)
Three-Twelve
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2029
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
Baby's Gymboree is a Licensed Center in Hammond IN, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of Three-Twelve; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 2;
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM-8:00 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 2026-01-09 |
1 staff member does not have current Child Abuse and Neglect training. | 2026-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-01-09 |
3 child files missing documentation of physical examinations. | 2026-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner |
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| Licensing 2026-01-09 |
The kitchen does not currently have a working handwashing sink. | 2026-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(c) The center shall provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks |
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| Licensing 2026-01-09 |
There were cleaning supplies being stored in a closet that is accessible to children in the unlocked kitchen. | 2026-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2026-01-09 |
1 child file is missing documentation of immunizations. | 2026-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16(12) The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: A statement regarding the necessity of a health examination for the child, including up-to-date immunizations |
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| Licensing 2026-01-09 |
1 staff member does not have current Universal Precautions training. | 2026-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH |
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| Licensing 2026-01-09 |
3 child files missing Birth Certificates. | 2026-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, 1 staff present without fingerprints on file with the division (EB) | 2024-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, 1 staff missing health and safety training modules. | 2024-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, 1 student missing immunizations from file. | 2024-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, 1 staff with expired CDA on file. | 2024-01-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, 3 students missing phyiscal exam from file. | 2024-01-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired unverisal precautions training. | 2024-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, 4 staff wit expired/missing TB tests. | 2024-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, 3 staff with missing/expired child abuse and neglect training. | 2024-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, 1 staff present without consent on file with the division (EB) | 2024-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, 4 staff missing 12 hours of annual in-service training. | 2024-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
At time of visit, staff present without fingerprints/consent on file with the division, making them disqualified. Putting classroom out of ratio. | 2024-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2023-02-01 |
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. | 2023-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, one staff member with expired consent on file with the division. (AS-10.15.2021) |
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| Licensing 2020-01-13 |
Bathrooms | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Toilet caps missing on toilets. Wall not sanitizable in the middle classroom restroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-13 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Disinfectant wipes in reach of children in the first classroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-13 |
When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: Gymnasiums, large muscle equipment areas, bathrooms, locker rooms, and diaper changing areas shall have a minimum of thirty (30) foot-candles | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(4) Restroom in the last classroom have no lights working. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-13 |
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) SInks not sealed in the 1st and middle room |
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| Licensing 2020-01-13 |
Written program plans | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Lesson plan in first classroom dated Oct 7-Oct 11. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-13 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 5 casserole dishes not dated. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Cheese not labeled with date open. Bagels not labeled with date open. Pan of food in refrigerator not labeled with date. Cran-Grape juice that states refrigerate after opening not refrigerated. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
The center shall cover electrical outlets or otherwise make them shockproof in all areas accessible by children | 2019-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101(b) Electrical outlets not covered in first classroom. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2019-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 11 children ages 3/4 with one caregiver when the other caregiver left classroom to answer the door. 11 children ages 3/4 with one caregiver as the other caregiver left the classroom to go to the kitchen |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
The center shall properly install a hand washing sink in the kitchen. The center shall supply soap and disposable towels from a dispenser or an electric hand dryer by the sink | 2019-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(p) No soap or paper towel at handwashing sink in the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Staff purse in reach of children in the 1st classroom. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
Bathrooms | 2019-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 1st classroom:sink and toliet not sealed. Toliet caps missing. 3rd classroom: sink not sealed |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
Building maintenance | 2019-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Door going to heater in the third classroom broken. Screw coming out of door a hazard to children. In second classroom:Cords hanging a hazard. Wires handing exposed a hazard. Tiles cracked in the first classroom. |
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