Licensed Center
Geminus Head Start Early Learning Academy
East Chicago, IN
· Lake County
1401 E 144th St,
East Chicago, IN 46312
Quick Facts
Capacity
136 children
Age Range
Infant-Two; Three-Five
Type of Care
Daytime
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (219) 391-6512
Licensed Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Issued
Apr 1, 2024
Expired
Mar 31, 2026
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Geminus Head Start is the Northwest Indiana leader in early childhood education, making a positive impact on families, children and staff through creative partnerships that inspire personal growth, foster empowerment and provide quality comprehensive services for all.
Additional Information:
Paths to Quality Level 3;
PTQ 3; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Friday8:00 AM-4:30 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 2024-03-05 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2024-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 At time of visit, 3 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training in file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-02 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2023-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of visit, present with children, 4 staff members with expired fingerprints on file with the division.(MC-8.19.2019,AG-8.19.2019,SM-8.19.2019& JE 2.8.21.2019) At visit, 3 staff members without fingerprints on file with the division (EO,TC&JS) |
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| Licensing 2023-02-02 |
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. | 2023-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, 3 staff members present with children with expired consents on file with the division. (MC-5.7.2021,SM-5.14.2021,NS-1/26/2022).At time fo visit 2 staff members present missing consents on file with the division. (TA&JE)at visit, 3 staff members without consents on file with the division. (TC,EO&JS) |
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| Licensing 2022-03-31 |
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring | 2022-04-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) There is no thermometer in refrigerator and freezer in the toddler room. |
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| Complaints 2021-05-11 |
The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility, which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Statewide criminal history checks | 2022-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-19(6) One staff member with expired consent |
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| Licensing 2021-03-02 |
The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors | 2021-03-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p) Fan ventilation in room 2, room 3, room 4, and room 5 is not working. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-02 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand sanitizer was within children's reach in room 7 and room 4. It states "keep out of reach of children" |
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| Licensing 2021-03-02 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2021-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) Diapers in room 1 and room 2 are accessible to children and stored in a way that does not prevent contamination. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors | 2020-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p) Fans not working in multiple restrooms. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate | 2020-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) One infant/toddler teacher missing evidence of CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall | 2020-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) Sinks not sealed in room A-109 |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug testing results required under this subsection must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver | 2020-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(2) One volunteer on site has not completed a drug test |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
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. | 2020-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) No evidence two caregivers working with infants have taken approved safe sleep training. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2020-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) Diapers in reach of children in rooms A-112, and A-111 |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
Infant physical care | 2020-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-123 Caregiver holding infant/feeding infant did not have cloth draped over her shoulder. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2020-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 two staff missing evidence of up to date T.B. test two staff missing evidence of start date two caregivers missing evidence of annual evaluations |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
Childrens admission records | 2020-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 No evidence three children have complete dentist doctor information |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 No thermometer in refrigerator or freezer in infant rooms. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
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. | 2020-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 3 caregivers on site have not submitted consent to release forms since 2018. One volunteer on site has not submited a consent to release form |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
Staff orientation | 2020-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 5 staff missing evidence of signed orientation one volunteer missing evidence of signed orientation |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
The center shall post a copy of the childs feeding plan for use by food preparation personnel and the person responsible for feeding the child | 2020-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(f) Feeding plans not in classrooms |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. | 2020-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) two children missing evidence of up to date immuninzations |
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| Licensing 2020-03-05 |
Electrical safety | 2020-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 extension cord being used in room A-112 |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2018-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Handsanitizer in first aid bags in classrooms.1/3's room: staff purse, vitamins, avenno in reach of children 1/2's room: antimicrobial hand wipes in first aid kit4/5's room:staff purse in reach of children 3/5's room:Skin repair cream in reach of children3/5's room:white out in reach of children 3/5's room:carmex, petroleum jelly and staff purse in reach of children 3/5's room:staff purse in reach of children |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
In-service staff training | 2018-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 Staff files not available at visit. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Infant/Toddler Equipment; General | 2018-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131 1/2's room using handwashing sink for storage of bibs. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2018-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Staff files not available at visit. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Bathrooms | 2018-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Sinks not sealed in the bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Indoor furnishings | 2018-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Children's personal belongings touching in hallways |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. | 2018-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Child files not available at visit |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Emergency Information File | 2018-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-42 Staff files not available at visit. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2018-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff files not available at visit. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Pets | 2018-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-65 Fish tanks not covered in multiple classrooms |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
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 | 2018-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Child files not available at visit |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Public health protection | 2018-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-106 Ventilation not working in multiple restrooms in classrooms |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2018-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) Staff files not available at visit. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Childrens admission records | 2018-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Child files not available at visit. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Medication | 2018-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88 Medication being stored in a clear book bag in multiple classrooms. Medication must be locked |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Staff orientation | 2018-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff files not available at visit. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-08 |
Child grouping policies | 2018-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 34 children ages 3-5 years of age in one group on the playground |
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