Unlicensed Registered Ministry
✓ Licensed
King's Kids Early Learning Ministries
Gary, IN
· Lake County
2136 Ellsworth Place,
Gary, IN 46404
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jul 28, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 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
King's Kids Early Learning Ministries is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Gary IN. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 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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| Registration 2026-01-13 |
3 staff members missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-08-07 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2025-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| Registration 2025-08-07 |
There were some items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" that were accessible to children: In the kitchen there was glass cleaner, bleach, disinfectant spray, and pine sol on a low shelf. | 2025-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-30 |
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2025-02-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| Registration 2025-01-30 |
There are multiple food items in the kitchen that are open and not labeled or dated. | 2025-02-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-01 |
Discipline | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-01 |
A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. |
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| Registration 2024-02-01 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of visit, 1 staff with expired universal precautions training |
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| Registration 2024-02-01 |
At time of visit, present in classroom is a playpen. Playpen are prohibited from use in daycare. | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-07 |
Transportation | 2023-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operated a child care program: Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-07 |
Orientation | 2023-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-07 |
A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided. | 2023-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-07 |
Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. | 2023-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IAC 3-18-14(f) The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-07 |
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. | 2023-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-07 |
2023-06-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers | ||
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