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KIDZ 1ST FAMILY HOME CHILDCARE
Merrillville, IN
· Lake County
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Merrillville, IN 46410
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
45-18021
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
KIDZ 1ST FAMILY HOME CHILDCARE is a Licensed Home in MERRILLVILLE IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-1:00 AM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-1:00 AM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-1:00 AM
- Thursday5:00 AM-1:00 AM
- Friday5:00 AM-1:00 AM
- Saturday 7:00 AM-1:00 AM
- Sunday 7:00 AM-1:00 AM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2021-09-13 |
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 | 2021-09-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Fingerprints are over a year old |
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| Licensing 2021-09-13 |
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 | 2021-09-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) Has not submitted an attestation |
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| Licensing 2021-09-13 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2021-09-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) one parent has not consented or declined to have child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2021-09-13 |
An applicant must submit the required information as part of the application | 2021-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(b) Has not received the business license from the town of Merrillville |
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| Licensing 2021-09-13 |
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 | 2021-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR and Universal Precaution Training is over a year old |
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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 | 2020-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Can not find annual CPR and Universal Precautions |
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| Licensing 2020-09-29 |
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 | 2020-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB test is over a year old |
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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 criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Has not submitted an annual Back Ground Consent Form |
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| Licensing 2019-08-13 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2019-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Missing an enrollment form on one child |
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| Licensing 2019-08-13 |
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 | 2019-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR and Universal Precautions Training is over a year old |
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| Licensing 2019-08-13 |
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. | 2019-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Missing up to date immunizations |
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| Licensing 2019-08-13 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2019-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) Has not been documenting fire drills |
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| Licensing 2019-08-13 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Missing official documentation of child's date of birth on 3 children and one child is missing the birth certificate consent form |
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| Licensing 2019-08-13 |
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 | 2019-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Missing initial physicals on 3 children |
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| Licensing 2019-08-13 |
An applicant must submit the required information as part of the application | 2019-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(b) Has not contacted the Town of Merrillville at 219-769-5711 to obtain your business license. |
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