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Kid's Place Childcare
Gary, IN
· Lake County
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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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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
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 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 Level 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 2026-04-16 |
Two kids did not have a physical. | 2026-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-03-03 |
One caregiver that was present national criminal history check (fingerprints) expired on 9/14/2025 and need to be updated. | 2026-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 |
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| Licensing 2025-05-01 |
Four kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2025-05-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-04 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) There were at least 5 children files missing a release for emergency medical care |
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| Licensing 2024-04-04 |
There were at least 5 children files missing a physical | 2024-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-04 |
Birth Certificate documentation | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) There were at least 8 children files missing a birth certificate |
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| Licensing 2024-04-04 |
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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) There were at least 6 children files missing immunization records. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-04 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) There were at least 5 children files that did not have a permission slip for field trips |
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| Licensing 2024-04-04 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) There were at least 5 children files missing a signed discipline policy |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One child did not have an initial physical signed by a physician or nurse practioner on file |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) no staff member has tb test results on file that is a year old or less |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 3 individuals have not submitted a background check via ILEAD in over a year |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) one staff member does not have an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
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 | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) One staff member did not have documentation of taking the Child Abuse and Neglect Detection Training |
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| Licensing 2023-06-15 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 3 individuals have fingerprint results that are over 3 years old. |
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