Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Academy
Gary, IN
· Lake County
5050 Suite A Vermont Street,
Gary, IN 46409
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
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
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
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.
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 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2026-05-13 |
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. | 2026-05-27 |
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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. Date of last drill________________ |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-10-04 |
Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | 2024-10-25 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2024-10-04 |
1 staff member missing documentation of safe sleep training. | 2024-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-06-27 |
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 | 2024-06-27 |
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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: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2024-06-27 |
In the kitchen, there were two bags of open food that were not labeled or dated. | 2024-06-27 |
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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 2022-11-04 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
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) | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 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) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
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 __________. | 2022-11-07 |
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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: |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Written material in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(a) Written Material in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
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. | 2022-11-07 |
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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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2022-11-23 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
2022-11-07 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2022-11-23 |
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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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-04 |
Transportation | 2022-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Ensure the child is transported only by an employee or volunteer who: Transports the child in a properly licensed and insured motor vehicle |
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