Hide And Seek Preschool LLC - Hammond IN Licensed Center

2920 165th Street (A) , Hammond IN 46323
(646) 932-6279

About the Provider

Description: Hide And Seek Preschool LLC is a Licensed Center in Hammond IN, with a maximum capacity of 69 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Two-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 69
  • Age Range: Two-Six
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-07-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-06-30
  • 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
2024-04-23
Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b)
The twos room was over maximum group size with 11 two and three year olds.
Licensing
2024-04-23
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
In Twos, Threes, and Pre-K rooms there were teacher purses on the table where children can reach.
Licensing
2024-04-23
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.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
One staff member on site has expired fingerprints.
Licensing
2024-04-23
Child/staff ratios and supervision
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
The twos room was out of ratio 11 children with 2 caregivers.
Licensing
2024-04-23
Indoor furnishings
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111
In Threes Room and Pre-K Room there were chairs stacked while children were awake.
Licensing
2023-12-07
Child/staff ratios and supervision
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Preschool classroom has 11 children with one staff member.
Complaints
2023-11-13
2023-12-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-46 Child/Staff Ratios & Supervision
Licensing
2023-09-11
For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c)
At time of visit, director stated that teacher has given student snack that is on list of allergy for student.
Licensing
2023-09-11
Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d)
At time of visit, director states that she bought children from unit A to unit C. Unit C is is not licsensed by the division and can not have children in that area until they are licensed.
Licensing
2023-04-13
Inappropriate discipline 2023-04-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55
At time of visit, teacher in classroom2/4-5 class, was yelling at students. She stated that "your not at home, so stop taking off your shoes and socks", "your are a rude child, you see me talking to another adult, stop being rude".
Licensing
2023-04-13
The outdoor play area and equipment shall be well drained and free from standing water 2023-04-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-68(e)
At time of visit, sand tables present were full of dirty water and accessible to the children. In the corner of the playground area is two small buckets containing dirty water.
Licensing
2023-04-13
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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually 2023-04-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2)
At time of visit, 3 staff member did not have TB test on file.
Licensing
2023-04-13
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2023-04-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
At time of visit, in classroom 3/toddler, staff present with children did not have consent or fingerprints on file, making classroom without supervision by qualified caregiver. Staff member in classroom 2 sent children to the hallway bathroom without supervision. Left students in classroom unsupervised to retrieve one student. Student in classroom 3 ran from room, teacher then left 4 students alone to chase child.
Licensing
2023-04-13
The director responsibilities shall include the following: Ensuring that caregivers receive ongoing training 2023-04-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(4)
At time of visit, all teacher present only have high school education. Director is responsible for hiring staff with proper education requirements.
Licensing
2023-04-13
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2023-04-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
At time of visit, in unlocked staff bathroom, air freshener and hand sanitizer was accessible to students. On the playground, there is a metal pipe that has been cut in the center of the playground area, accessible to the children and poses a trip hazard.

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