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Learn-N-Play Kidcare
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46404
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
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
Learn-N-Play Kidcare 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 2; PTQ 3;
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 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 2026-08-07 |
Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2026-08-07 |
Four kids did not have a physical in the file. | |
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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 2026-08-07 |
The water temperature was 132 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees Fahrenheit. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children |
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| Licensing 2026-08-07 |
Two kids did not have immunization records in the file. Two kids did not have current immunization records in the file. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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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| Licensing 2026-08-07 |
Two kids did not have a signed discipline policy in the file. Four kids did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) 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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| Licensing 2025-07-23 |
There was not a gate at the top of the basement stairwell. | 2025-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. |
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| Licensing 2025-07-23 |
A sibling group of four did not have an enrollment form in the file. | 2025-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child |
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| Licensing 2024-11-19 |
On 11/19/2024 upon arrival 18 kids of mixed ages were present in the daycare with one caregiver. The provider who would be the second caregiver was not inside of the home upon arrival. | 2024-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 |
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| Licensing 2024-11-19 |
On 11/5/2024 20 kids of mixed ages were present at the daycare with three caregivers. Upon arrival on 11/19/2024 18 kids of mixed ages were present at the daycare with one caregiver. The provider who would be the second caregiver was not inside of the daycare home upon arrival. | 2024-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1. |
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| Licensing 2024-08-01 |
Items labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible on the bathroom and kitchen sink. | 2024-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2024-08-01 |
The licensee and one caregivers TB test was over one year old. | 2024-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-08-01 |
One new caregiver that was present did not have a drug screen on file. | 2024-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider |
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| Licensing 2024-08-01 |
One kid needs updated immunization records in the file. | 2024-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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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| Licensing 2024-08-01 |
20 kids of mixed ages were present during the visit. The daycare was over capacity. | 2024-08-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Four kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Two kids did not have a signed discipline policy in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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 | 2023-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Six kids did not have signed physicals in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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. | 2023-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Six kids did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2023-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) There was an opening in the fence that surrounds the outdoor play area. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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 | 2023-09-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Cargiver (M.H.) consent to release form was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-02 |
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) There was not a gate in front of the basement stairwell. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-02 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The licensee and one caregivers TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-02 |
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) One kids written permission outing form was not signed. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-02 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) One caregivers Universal Precautions training was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-02 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) There was not a smoke detector at the top of the basement stairwell. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-24 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | 2021-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Boards were blocking the second exit. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-04 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2020-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) There was not a smoke detector at the top of the basement stairwell. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-04 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2020-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) There was an opening on the side of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-04 |
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 | 2020-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A consent to release form is needed for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-04 |
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 | 2020-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Verification of an annual TB test is needed for the provider and one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-19 |
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. | 2019-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Two children did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-19 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2019-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) There are some small openings in the fence surround the outside play area. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-19 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2019-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) The fire extinguisher in the basement is reading empty. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-19 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Five children did not have a birth certificate in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-19 |
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 | 2019-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Two children did not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. | 2018-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) Gate needed at basement stairwell |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
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 | 2018-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One child missing a physical in the file |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2018-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) There was an opening in the fenced in play area |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
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. | 2018-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One child missing immunization records in the file |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2018-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Two child discipline policy form needs to be signed by the parent |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2018-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Two children missing birth certificates in the fileAll the children need the home consent form in the file |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2018-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Boat is accessible from the fenced in play area |
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| Licensing 2018-09-12 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2018-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) One fire extinguish needs to be inspected and tagged or replaced |
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