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Cerebral Palsy of NW IN. Inc. dba Center for Possibilities
Hobart, IN
· Lake County
22 Tyler Avenue,
Hobart, IN 46342
Quick Facts
Capacity
31 children
Age Range
Two-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (219) 962-5751
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
10244
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 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
The mission of Center for Possibilities is to improve the quality of life for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Center for Possibilities believes that a person’s worth is not diminished by a disability and that people with disabilities are entitled to full life experiences.
Additional Information:
Number Of Toddler Licensed: 6; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:30 AM-1:30 PM
- Tuesday12:15 PM-1:30 PM
- Wednesday8:30 AM-12:30 PM
- Thursday8:30 AM-1:30 PM
- Friday8:30 AM-1:30 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 2026-02-04 |
MJ has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check | 2026-02-12 |
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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 2023-01-18 |
Childrens admission records | 2023-02-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 One child A.W. does not have a physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-18 |
Indoor furnishings | 2023-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 At the time of visit, chairs were stacked in the preschool room while children were eating lunch. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-27 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2022-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) Diapers in the bathroom are being stored on the shelf without being protected from containimation. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-27 |
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 | 2021-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Three employees do not have current universal precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-27 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-02-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 The staff bathroom door is unlocked and disinfecting wipes are available at children's reach in the closet. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-27 |
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. | 2021-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) One staff member does not have current fingerprints on file. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-27 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2020-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) toilet brush in reach of children. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-27 |
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall | 2020-01-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) sink not sealed in the 2's room. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-27 |
Diapering | 2020-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 diapers in reach of children |
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| Licensing 2020-01-27 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 staff purse in reach of children in the 3-5's room |
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| Licensing 2019-04-22 |
Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center | 2019-04-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) Facility using unregulated space for therapy. |
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| Complaints 2019-04-11 |
2019-08-05 | |
| Type of correction needed: Child was taken out of regulated space without family permission. | ||
| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Two caregivers missing evidence of annual Child abuse and neglect training |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) Sink in the 2/3's room not sealed to wall |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Staff orientation | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 5 caregivers missing evidence of up to date universal precautions training. 5 caregivers missing evidence of up to date first aid training. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: The center shall not serve or have accessible to children ades, drinks, soft drinks, or powders | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(3) Teachers "Luke" drink accessible to children in the 3/6 room |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 3 caregivers missing evidence of drug test results. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Rest periods | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Cots not spaced 2 feet apart when occupied. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) Diapers in reach of children in the restroom |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Paint not available at easels in classroms. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Childrens admission records | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 One child missing complete parents place of employment, working hours, telephone number and address4 children missing complete name, address and telephone number of doctor and dentist. two children missing complete name, address and phone number for person authrorized ot remove child from premises. two children missing complete name, address and phone number for emergency contact. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Director responsibilities | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Director not meeting the requirement of director responsibilities |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
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. | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) two children missing evidence of up to date immunizations |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
General meal guidelines | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 Food and drinks not being covered when transported. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 two caregivers missing evidence of physical. 5 caregivers missing evidence of up to date TB test4 caregivers missing evidence of up to date service training hours. 3 caregivers missing evidence of education2 caregivers missing evidence of heatlh and safety modules. One caregiver missing evidence of applicaiton in file 3 caregivers missing emergency contact information3 employees missing drug test permission in file. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Vendor service | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-83 Facility has not up dated the vending contract. Vender listed is not the vender being used. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Diaper creams in reach of chidlren in the restroom. Staff purse and hand sanitizer in reach of children in the 3/6 room. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Black barrier cloth sticking up on playground and a tripping hazard. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
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. | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Consent forms not sent in for three employees |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities | 2019-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) Children not washing hands for at least 20 seconds before eating meals. |
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