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Busy Bee's Childcare
Gary, IN
· Lake County
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Gary, IN 46403
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
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
Busy Bee's Childcare 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. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-04-17 |
One caregiver needs a current national criminal history check. | 2025-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-18 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) There are cleaners under the kitchen sink, paint in the laundry area, bleach and pinesol in the hallway closet. All are accessible to children and not under lock and key |
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| Licensing 2024-04-18 |
There is a planting flower box in the backyard that is falling over. It needs to be repaired or removed so it is not a hazard to children. | 2024-04-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) 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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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) One child did not have a signed consent for emergency medical care form on file |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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. | 2023-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One child did not have up to date immunizations on file |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) There was not a birth certificate form 50548 in the children's files. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
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 | 2022-04-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Caregiver J.S. TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-13 |
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 | 2022-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) K.D.'s consent for medical release form was not signed. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-14 |
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 | 2021-05-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) There was not a current TB test on file for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-08 |
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 | 2020-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) There was not a battery in the smoke detector. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-21 |
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. | 2019-06-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) One caregiver needs to complete the in person safe sleep training. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-21 |
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 | 2019-05-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Annual CPR and Universal Precautions is needed for the provider and one caregiver. |
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| Complaints 2018-06-20 |
2018-10-11 | |
| Type of correction needed: Over capacity | ||
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