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Children Of Promise Childcare Ministries INC
Gary, IN
· Lake County
400 W 25th Ave,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 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
Children Of Promise Childcare Ministries INC is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Gary IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday5:30 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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| CCDF Inspection 2024-12-03 |
Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | 2024-12-04 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-10-18 |
Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. | 2023-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-10-18 |
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | 2023-10-27 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-10-18 |
The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. | 2023-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. |
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| Registration 2023-10-18 |
At time of visit, no cleaning schedule posted in kitchen. | 2023-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office |
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| Registration 2023-10-18 |
At time of visit, 5 students without signed parent notices. | 2023-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-02 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2023-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-02 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2023-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-02 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-02 |
2023-06-13 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| Registration 2023-06-02 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2023-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of visit, staff member present with children did not have consent on file with the division. (MJ) |
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| Registration 2023-06-02 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of visit, staff present with children without fingerprints on file. (MJ) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-03-04 |
2021-03-01 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2021-03-04 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2021-03-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. |
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| Registration 2021-02-25 |
All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) Vent in boys restroom is installed up inside the ceiling and is blocked by the ceiling tile panels.vent installed in girls r estroom appears to be the same and cannot hear that it is running when switch is turned on. |
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| Registration 2021-02-25 |
Sanitizers; criteria | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443 bleach water sanitizing solution test kit is not available |
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| Registration 2021-02-25 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) automatic paper towel dispensers missing battery to show that they are filled and in working order |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-10-14 |
Sanitation Standards | 2020-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-10-14 |
Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider. | 2020-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Daily outdoor play. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-10-14 |
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. |
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| Registration 2020-10-14 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2020-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Outdoor play area is unfenced and near road creating a safety hazard |
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| Registration 2020-10-14 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2020-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) No thermometer present in the freezer |
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| Registration 2020-10-14 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2021-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Toilet Paper and Paper Towel are not dispensed in a sanitary manner in dispensers. |
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| Registration 2020-10-14 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2020-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) No lightly cover container in place for disposing of dirty diapers and diapering supplies. |
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| Registration 2020-10-14 |
All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts | 2020-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) No ventilation in the girls or boys restroom |
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| Registration 2020-10-14 |
Sanitizers; criteria | 2020-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443 no sanitizer test kit available |
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