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Destiny Dreamer's Academy, llc
Gary, IN
· Lake County
4955 Broadway St,
Gary, IN 46409
Quick Facts
Capacity
96 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Active Through
Sep 30, 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
Destiny Dreamer's Academy, llc is a Licensed Center in Gary IN, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-7:00 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 2025-08-08 |
At time of visit, one staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file. | 2025-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2025-07-11 |
2s room out of ratio with 4 children and 0 Qualified caregivers. | 2025-07-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-07-19 |
In the Infant room, there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator or the freezer. | 2024-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring |
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| Licensing 2024-05-24 |
There was a situation that occured where a teacher used innapropriate discipline by having a child stand in the corner with books on their head. | 2024-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
Licensing requirements | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2 At time of visit, age 2- school age were all on the playground together. Group sizing was not maintained, When combining classrooms the ratio of the youngest child should be followed. The ratio outside was 17 children, the ratio for age 2 is 10:2. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
Staff hygiene | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 At time of visit, staff in infant classroom did not wash hands before or after changing a childs diaper. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) At time of visit, in the toddler and infant classrooms, there was no thermometer present in the refrigerators. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
Child grouping policies | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 At time of visit, age 2- school age were all on the playground together. when combining classrooms the ratio of the youngest child should be followed. the ratio outside was 17 children, the ratio for age 2 is 10:2. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of visit, age 2- school age were all on the playground together. when combining classrooms the ratio of the youngest child should be followed. the ratio outside was 17 children, the ratio for age 2 is 10:2. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
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. | 2023-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, one staff present with children with expired consent on file with the division (PFW-3.1.2022) |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Certification of current first aid training and annual CPR certification for direct child care providers | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(5) Two caregivers do not have evidence of first aid |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Broken toys on playground and many of the toys are holding water that are accessible to the children. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
Child grouping policies | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 School age children must be cared for in a clearly defined seperate area. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
The center shall post the following items: Diaper changing procedures at each diaper changing area | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(2) No diapering procedure in the girls bathroom near changing tables |
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| Licensing 2022-07-28 |
Toddler equipment | 2022-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133 No art easel present in the toddler room |
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