Children First Learning Center Foundation - Crown Point IN Licensed Center

807 Merrillville Road , Crown Point IN 46307
(219) 663-3678

About the Provider

Description: We are a state licensed childcare center located in Crown Point, Indiana. We are open Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We accept children ages 6 weeks through 10 years.

Our center offers a combination program of preschool and childcare for children ages 3 and 4, and childcare for infants and toddlers. We also offer after school programs for school aged children and summer program for children up to 10-years-old.

Here at CFLC, we will do our best to support your family and meet your needs. We make every effort to enhance your child’s development by providing the best possible early childhood education and care in both a sensitive and stimulating environment. We encourage all families that are considering enrollment to visit Children First Learning Center Foundation to view all that we have to offer your children.

Additional Information: PTQ Level 3;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 77
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks-35 Months; Three-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Apr 01, 2021
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-08-02
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.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
1 unqualified caregiver has been working at the facility. Consultants came out on a complaint visit in regards to staff background check.
Licensing
2021-03-24
Inappropriate discipline 2021-03-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55
Teacher was heard harshly yelling at a child.
Licensing
2021-03-24
Infant Food Preparation and Storage 2021-03-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135
Cereal in infant room expired.
Licensing
2020-02-04
The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal 2020-02-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a)
Food products discarded in garbage can without lid in 2.5/3s room.
Licensing
2020-02-04
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2020-02-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
2.5/3s room:Staff purse on floor in reach of children in unlocked closet.Red Drawer has A&D ointment, Destin, Balmex, and gold bond baby powder being stored in it in reach of children.
Licensing
2020-02-04
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2020-02-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
Concrete anchor is showing next to large climbing structure.
Licensing
2020-02-04
Bathrooms 2020-02-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
3/4 Room:Right sink not sealed to wall.
Licensing
2019-02-11
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2019-02-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Plastic storage containers being used to store cereal not labeled or dated.Scooby Doo graham cracker packages being stored in box which is sitting on floor.Meat sticks in bag in freezer not labeled or dated.
Licensing
2019-02-11
Garbage and refuse 2019-02-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109
Garbage can in kitchen benig used for food waste with no lid.
Licensing
2019-02-11
Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: A competing beverage shall not be served with milk at lunch or dinner 2019-02-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(4)
Staff can of coca cola observed on top of cubbies in view of children.
Licensing
2019-02-11
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2019-02-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
2s Room:2 staff purses being stored underneath water fountain in reach of children. Prescription medication bottle observed by consultant protruding from top of purse.
Licensing
2019-02-11
Infant Food Preparation and Storage 2019-02-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135
Infant powder formula being used. No powder formula information observed on feeding plans in infant room.
Licensing
2019-02-11
Childrens admission records 2019-02-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36
2 children missing updated immunization records.

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