Geminus Head Start St Mary's - Gary IN Licensed Center

6070 Miller Ave , Gary IN 46403
(219) 427-1384

About the Provider

Description:

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;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 101
  • Age Range: Three-Five
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Daytime
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 01, 2020
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-03-02
The center shall post the following items: Diaper changing procedures at each diaper changing area 2021-03-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(2)
Diaper procedures are not posted near the diaper changing table in the restroom.
Licensing
2021-03-02
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-03-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Personal bags were within reach of the children in roo 103.
Licensing
2020-03-10
All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter 2020-03-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2)
One caregiver missing evidence of first aid training
Licensing
2020-03-10
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children 2020-03-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c)
Diapers in reach of children in room 103 in the drawers, and restrooms.
Licensing
2020-03-10
Childrens admission records 2020-03-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36
All children missing evidence of complete dentist/doctor name, phone number and addressOne child missing evidence of authoirzation for emergency treatment and transportaiton One child missing evidence of parents work place, address,phone number, and working hours
Licensing
2020-03-10
Bathrooms 2020-03-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Paper towels not being dispensed in a sanitary manner in the boys or girls restrooms. Room 102: NO paper towel at sink.
Licensing
2020-03-10
Staff orientation 2020-03-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32
One caregiver missing evidence of universal precautions training. Two caregivers missing evidence of signed orienationOne caregiver missing evidence of education
Licensing
2020-03-10
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2020-03-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Silk milk not dated with date opened.
Licensing
2020-03-10
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. 2020-05-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2)
One child missing evidence of up to date immunizations
Licensing
2020-03-10
Building maintenance 2020-04-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Room 102:Cabinet handle broken. Toilet caps missing on toilets in boys and girls restrooms
Licensing
2018-12-17
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2018-12-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Chicken nuggets not labeled with date open. Waffles open and not sealed/labeled.
Licensing
2018-12-17
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2019-05-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
The fall surface is un even and a tripping hazard.
Licensing
2018-12-17
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2018-12-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Cleaners in reach of children in the first classroom on the right. White out and staff purse in reach of children. Second Classroom on right:Staff purse in reach of children
Licensing
2018-12-17
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 2018-12-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
One staff member missing evidence of up to date training hours.
Licensing
2018-12-17
If toothbrushes and toothpaste are used, the following applies: The center shall store them in an area inaccessible to children 2018-12-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(c)(1)
Toothbrushes being stored in reach of the children.

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