Description: Kids Cave is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 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.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| Licensing 2021-07-16 |
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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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The water temperature was 129 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-16 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit a statement attesting that the applicant has not been: convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children | 2021-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) An attestation needs to be submitted. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-16 |
Application for a license to operate a child care home must be submitted by the applicant every two (2) years to the COFC on forms provided for that purpose by the CDFC | 2021-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-27 A renewal application needs to be submitted. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-29 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2020-09-29 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) There was not anyone present with verification of annual CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-29 |
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 | 2020-09-29 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of annual CPR and Universal Precautions training on file for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-04 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2019-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Four children did not have a signed outing form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-04 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Six children did not have a birth certificate in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-04 |
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 | 2019-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Four children did not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-04 |
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 | 2019-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent to release forms have not been submitted for the provider and caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-04 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2019-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) There was not any verification of child abuse and neglect training for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-04 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2019-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) There was not a suspension and explusion policy on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
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 | 2019-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A caregiver was working in the home prior to a background check being completed. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio | 2019-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) An unqualifed caregiver was working at the daycare. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
The following behavior shall be prohibited by all direct child care providers: Cruel, harsh, or unusual punishment | 2019-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(b)(1) A caregiver that was working at the daycare hit a child. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-22 |
The caregiver shall report immediately suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect, or child exploitation to Child Protective Services or local law enforcement. | 2019-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-35(a) Provider did not report the allegation that a caregiver working at the daycare hit a child. |
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