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Debbie's Lyttle Spitups
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46403
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Debbie's Lyttle Spitups 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-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-03-12 |
One side of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area was not properly secured. | 2026-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care |
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| Licensing 2025-02-05 |
Verification of a current TB test is needed for the licensee. | 2025-02-07 |
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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 2024-02-27 |
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 | 2024-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One kid did not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-27 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2024-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) One kids suspension and expulsion policy was in the file but not signed. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-27 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2024-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) One kid did not have a signed enrollment form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-27 |
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 | 2024-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-27 |
In one of the rooms used for childcare the window had bars on it. | 2024-03-01 |
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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 2024-02-27 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2024-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The outdoor fenced in play area was not enclosed. One side of the fence was missing. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-27 |
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. | 2024-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One kid needs updated immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-22 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) one parent had not consented or declined to have the child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2023-03-22 |
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 | 2023-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Licensee submitted the consent form back in August and then got her fingerprints done. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-22 |
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 | 2023-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 2 staff did not have documentation of an initial phyical on file |
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| Licensing 2023-03-22 |
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 | 2023-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) One staff did not have documentation of their annual TB test on file |
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| Licensing 2023-03-22 |
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 | 2023-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) One staff does not have documentation of their initial drug test on file |
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| Licensing 2022-03-08 |
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 | 2022-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) J.W. and A.C. TB test were over one year old. |
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