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Elka Child Educational Center, Inc
Gary, IN
· Lake County
1953 Georgia Street,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Capacity
153 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Elka Child Educational Center, Inc is a Licensed Center in Gary IN, with a maximum capacity of 153 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.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:30 AM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:30 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 2026-07-10 |
On 6/29/2026 a caregiver pulled a child by her arm while redirecting the child. | 2026-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2025-11-25 |
Upon consultants arrival into the infant room, the caregiver was outside of the classroom in the bathroom, therefore the children were not being directly supervised by the caregiver. | 2025-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-01-07 |
Staff member was not following confidentiality policy. | 2025-01-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(2) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: The centers policy on confidentiality of childrens records |
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| Licensing 2023-08-09 |
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. | 2023-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, 1 staff present with children, with expired consent on file with the division. (CC-3.8.2022). |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Staff orientation | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Two staff (SC and SH) are missing orientation papers. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2022-10-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) In the infant room, DW has feeding plans, but it is not signed by a physician. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) One staff (SC) is missing a physical in their file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Two staff (TP and SC) are missing annual evaluations. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age | 2022-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) One child, (CL), does not have a birth certificate or other legal document on file to verify birth. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: All food storage areas, including refrigerators, shall have a minimum of twenty (20) foot-candles | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(2) In the twos room, the light in the refrigerator was out. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake | 2022-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) In the 3's room, chairs were stacked on top of the table in the dramatic play area. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Each child shall have an individual cot, bed, or crib equipped with bedding and maintained in sanitary and safe condition | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-153(a) 3 sheets in the infant room are torn on the corner. These are not safe to use. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date | 2022-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) One child (AD) does not have a physical on file that is signed by a physician . |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Effectiveness of hair restraint | 2022-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-138 In toddler room, staff were serving breakfast but were not wearing hair restraints |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2022-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) One staff does not have evidence of annual child abuse and neglect detection training in their file. |
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