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Kid's Place Childcare Inc.
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46403
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Active Through
Sep 30, 2026
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
Kid's Place Childcare Inc. 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-Fourteen. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 1; PTQ 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-07-28 |
Upon arrival, some of the kids were sleeping on the floor with a blanket. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-43(a) A separate bed, cot, mat, or sleeping bag shall be provided for each child. |
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| Licensing 2025-07-11 |
Current Universal Precautions training is needed for one caregiver. | 2025-07-15 |
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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 2024-07-10 |
A large section of the fence that surrounds the outdoor play area missing which created a large opening. | 2024-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care |
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| Licensing 2024-01-26 |
IC 12-17.2-5-3 (f) In addition to the requirements under subsections (d) and (e), an applicant must report to the division any: (1) police investigations; (2) arrests; and (3) criminal convictions; of which the applicant is aware regarding the applicant, the applicant's spouse, or a person described in subsection (e) The applicant did not report that she was arrested. The applicant stated that she was arrested in error. | 2024-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(a) An applicant must apply for a child care home license on forms provided by the division |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) One child did not have a file in the home. There was not a list of who was authorized to pick up the child |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
One staff member did not have documentation of their initial physical on file in the child care home | 2023-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
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 | 2023-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Could not locate one staff member's annual Universal Precautions Training. Staff file was not in the child care home |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) Staff did not have documentation on file that they had been training to this child care home |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) One child did not have a file in the child care home. The parent had not signed a consent for outings |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
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. | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 5 children did not have documentation of up to date immunizations on file |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
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 | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 4 children did not have initial physicals signed by a physician on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) one child did not have a file in the child care home. Parent had not signed a discipline policy |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
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 | 2023-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) One staff member did not have documentation of their annual TB test results on file in the home |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) 3 children did not have consents for emergency medical care signed |
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| Licensing 2023-09-28 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) One child in the home did not have an enrollment form |
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