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Joyful Noise Home Daycare
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Thirteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Joyful Noise Home Daycare is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Thirteen. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 1; PTQ 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-11:59 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 2026-08-06 |
The smoke detector at the top of the basement stairwell was not loud. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home |
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| Licensing 2026-06-18 |
The children have played outside while the caregiver was observing from inside the home through the window. | 2026-06-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times |
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| Licensing 2025-07-22 |
Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee. | 2025-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2024-08-09 |
There was a laddar acessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. | 2024-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2023-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee Universal Precautions training was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. | 2023-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) During the visit there was not a caregiver present with current CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2023-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Four kids did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
The licensee TB test was over one year old. | 2023-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2023-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Six kids did not have physicals in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A consent to release form is needed for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-09-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Three kids did not have proof of date of birth on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-16 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2021-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) One fire extinguisher needs to be tagged and inspected. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-16 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2021-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of handles on portion of CPR training is needed. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2020-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) 5 children were in the basement unsupervised while the other children were on the main level of the home. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2020-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The water temperature was 128 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees.A car was parked in the fenced in play area. |
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