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Born 2 Explore Daycare
Whiting, IN
· Lake County
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Whiting, IN 46394
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Twelve
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 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
Born 2 Explore Daycare is a Licensed Home in WHITING IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of Infant-Twelve; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-5:00 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 2026-03-12 |
Staff had expired CPR/First Aide and need to update | 2026-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-03-12 |
Staff had expired CPR/First Aide and need to update | 2026-03-23 |
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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 2024-02-08 |
A smoke detector is needed at the top of the basement stairwell. | 2024-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) 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 |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The outdoor playarea is not completely enclosed |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The outdoor playarea has a large portion of a swing set that has not been installed leaning up against the garage wall |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) One child does not have an consent for emergency medical care form in the file |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
Child care providers shall see that childrens hands are washed at a sink with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks and after toilet use. Direct child care providers shall not permit children to use a common washcloth or towel | 2020-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(c) Is using a community towel |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
A child care home shall maintain a written policy specifying the following: That the: use of: tobacco | 2020-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(b)(1)(a)(1) Does not have a no smoking, no drinking, no use of illegal or toxic substances sign posted |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
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 | 2020-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) household member does not have a physical on file |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency | 2020-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) Does not have an evacuation plan |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2020-12-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) Has not had a fire drill |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
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 | 2020-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Need one smoke detector at the top of the stairs |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
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 | 2021-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Drug Test have not been completed. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone | 2020-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) Does not have emergency numbers |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
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 | 2020-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Household member has not submitted fingerprints for a federal criminal history check |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning supplies were accessible under the kitchen sinks |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
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 | 2020-12-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Household member does not have TB test results on file |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
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. | 2020-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) Gas, Electric and Water shut offs are not labeled or identified |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
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 | 2020-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Household member has not submit a background consent form |
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