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Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services
Gary, IN
· Lake County
3300 W 15th Ave,
Gary, IN 46404
Quick Facts
Capacity
28 children
Age Range
Two-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 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
Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services is a Licensed Center in Gary IN, with a maximum capacity of 28 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Two-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM-5:30 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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| Licensing 2025-10-30 |
1 staff member has expired First Aid training. | 2025-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute |
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| Licensing 2025-10-30 |
1 staff member has expired Universal Precautions training. | 2025-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of drug tests. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, staff did not wear hair net, apron and gloves to serve food. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 3 staff with missing or expired child abuse and neglect training on file. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired/missing TB tests from file. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 4 staff missing annual in-service hours. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 3 staff missing proof of physical exam. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 2 students missing information on doctor/dentist | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 4 staff missing proof of orientation training in file. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 6 student missing physical exam form. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 1 staff with expired universal precaution training in file. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of education from file. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 2 staff missing health and safety modules. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
At time of visit, 1 staff missing first aid training in file. | 2023-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(3)(c) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have reading skills to be able to read the following: First aid and emergency evacuation directives |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-08 |
Application | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) There were no age group specific lesson plans posted in each of the classrooms. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-08 |
Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4 The floor underneath the diaper changing table in the toddler room is carpet and is not sanitizeable. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-08 |
Solid Foods | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.2-8(c)(5) The levels of illumination were low in the school age bathroom and the hallway bathroom. The levels of illumination should be a minimum of 30 foot candles and they measured at 11 foot candles. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-08 |
Food Safety | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) A grill is stored on the school age playground and is accessible to children. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-08 |
Infectious Disease Policy | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-15(c)(1)(E) Drug test not read by a medical review officer. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-08 |
Hygiene | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) There were no thermometers in the kitchen refrigerator and freezer. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-08 |
Transition to Table Foods | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.2-8((d) The ventilation system in the school age bathroom and hallway bathroom are not properly working. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-07-08 |
Infant/Toddler Charts and Records. | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-122(b) There was no antiscald device present on the furnace. The water temperature in the school age bathroom read over 120 degrees. |
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