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Dree's Playhouse and Learning Center
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Thirteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
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
Dree's Playhouse and Learning Center 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-Thirteen. It is open Monday - Sunday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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 2025-07-31 |
Two kids did not have immunization records in the file. | 2025-08-14 |
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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 2025-07-31 |
Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. Four kids did not have state form 50548 in the file. | 2025-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2025-07-31 |
Four kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2025-08-14 |
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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 2025-07-31 |
Three kids did not have a signed emergency release form in the file. | 2025-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child |
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| Licensing 2025-07-31 |
A consent to release form needs to be submitted for one caregiver. | 2025-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2023-09-06 |
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 | 2023-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Seven kids did not have physicals in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-09-06 |
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. | 2023-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Three kids did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-09-06 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Three kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file.Five kids did not have birth certificate form 50548 in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-09-06 |
One caregivers TB test was over one year old. | 2023-09-21 |
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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 2022-09-08 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) J.K. consent to release form was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
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 | 2022-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of current CPR and Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee and one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Three kids did not have proof of date of birth on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2022-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) One kid did not have a emergency medical release form on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2022-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) During the inspection there was not anyone present with annual CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
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 | 2022-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Two kids did not have a physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
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 | 2022-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The licensee TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2022-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) One kid did not have a written permission form for outings on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2022-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) One kid did not have a signed discipline policy on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2021-09-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) One smoke detector was not working during the inspection. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A current consent to release form is needed for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Products labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible in a hallway closet. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-17 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent to release forms needed for the provider and caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-17 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2020-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) A smoke detector is need in the sleeping area or adjacent to the sleeping area. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
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 | 2019-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Four children's physical did not have a physican's or nurse practitioner's signature. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2019-12-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning chemicals were accessible under the bathroom sink. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
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 | 2019-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The water temperature was 129 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2019-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) A smoke detector is needed at the top of the basement stairwell. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-07 |
The caregiver shall provide activities according to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in care while including both active and quiet play which may consist of safe, age-appropriate toys, games, and equipment for both indoor and outdoor play | 2019-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-38(a) There were not any age appropriate toys, games, and equipment for the children enrolled. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-07 |
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 | 2019-01-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) There was no verification of Universal Precautions and first aid training for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-07 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2019-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A consent form has not been submitted for the provider and one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-07 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2019-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) There was no fenced in outdoor play area. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-07 |
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 | 2019-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) There was no verification of annual TB tests on file for the provider and one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-07 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2019-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) There was not a suspension and explusion policy on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-07 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2019-02-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) There was no verification of in person safe sleep training on file for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-07 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2019-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) There was no verification of child abuse and neglect training on file for one caregiver. |
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