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Geminus Head Start St Mary's

Gary, IN · Lake County
6070 Miller Ave, Gary, IN 46403
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Quick Facts

Capacity
101 children
Age Range
Three-Five
Type of Care
Daytime
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4

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Contact Information

📞 (219) 427-1384
6070 Miller Ave
Gary, IN 46403
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2022
Expired
Mar 31, 2024
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

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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

  • Monday7:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 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
Licensing
2023-03-02
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. 2023-03-14
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
At time of visit, 5 staff members with expired fingerprints on file with the division. (LB, YI, DJ, TJ & LW.)
Licensing
2023-03-02
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. 2023-03-14
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
At time of visit, present with children, 7 staff members with expired consents on file with the division. (LB, BH, YI, DJ, TJ, KP & LW) At time of visit 2 staff members without consents on file with the divsion. (TW&LG)
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

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