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Cherry's House Of Champions Daycare
Gary, IN
· Lake County
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Gary, IN 46404
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 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
Cherry's House Of Champions Daycare 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-6:00 PM.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 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 2025-10-17 |
A can of paint was accessible in the cabinet under the kitchen sink. | 2025-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2025-10-17 |
A physical is needed for one caregiver. | 2025-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) 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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| Licensing 2025-10-17 |
There was plastic on one of the windows of the room used for childcare. | 2025-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(c) Each room of the home where child care services are provided is required to have at least two (2) means of escape (this may include one (1) window and one (1) door). |
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| Licensing 2025-01-16 |
Upon arrival fifteen kids of mixed ages were present. One kid was of school age. | 2025-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1. |
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| Licensing 2024-10-09 |
Five kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2024-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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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| Licensing 2024-10-09 |
The licensee and two caregivers did not have a current TB test or chest X-Ray in the file. | 2024-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 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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| Licensing 2024-10-09 |
Two kids did not have current immunization records in the file. | 2024-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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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| Licensing 2024-10-09 |
One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file. | 2024-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) 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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| Licensing 2024-10-09 |
One caregiver did not have a physical in the file. | 2024-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) 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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| Licensing 2023-10-24 |
The water temperature was 68 degrees farenheit. The water should be between 100-120 degrees fahrenheit. | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-10-24 |
Eight kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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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| Licensing 2023-10-24 |
There was a broken basketball set accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. | 2023-10-24 |
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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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