Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Academy - Gary IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

5050 Suite A Vermont Street , Gary IN 46409
(219) 484-2227

About the Provider

Description: Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Academy is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Gary IN. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jan 01, 2021
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
CCDF Inspection
2020-12-01
2020-12-04
Type of correction needed: 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
CCDF Inspection
2020-12-01
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division 2020-12-04
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4)
Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.
Registration
2020-12-01
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough 2020-12-04
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2)
1 child missing immunization record
CCDF Inspection
2020-10-29
2020-11-06
Type of correction needed: A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
CCDF Inspection
2020-10-29
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. 2020-11-12
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
CCDF Inspection
2020-10-29
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. 2020-11-04
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a)
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
CCDF Inspection
2020-10-29
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________ 2020-11-02
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2)
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.
CCDF Inspection
2020-10-29
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. 2020-11-12
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
Registration
2020-10-29
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 2020-11-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f)
Cornflakes not sealed, dry snacks are not dates and pineapple and other items in storage containers with red lids are not dated. in the 2s room there is Goldfish and Honey bunches of oats cereal that is not sealed and snack items being stored under the sink where the water pipes are located.
Registration
2020-10-29
Equipment and utensils; air drying required 2020-11-10
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-304
Sippy cups and bottles are sitting on paper towels directly on the countertop and are not being air dried correctly
Registration
2020-10-29
Warewashing sinks and drainboards; self-draining 2020-11-10
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-288
No drain board present for clean sippy cups and bottles after being washed
Registration
2020-10-29
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers 2020-11-12
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
One staff in the 2s room has not submitted a consent form to have this background check completed
Registration
2020-10-29
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate 2020-11-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c)
Coats hanging on hooks are touching one another.
Registration
2020-10-29
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container 2020-11-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2)
prepared bottles sitting on ledge and in refrigerator are not labeled with child's name or date of preparation. Bottles and cups being stored in the refrigerator are not covered.
Registration
2020-10-29
The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. 2020-11-06
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2)
There are two crib mattresses that have loose crib sheets that do not fit properly.

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