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Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2
Gary, IN
· Lake County
5050 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
We offer Early Childhood and After School Care ages to children ages 1-12, Mon- Friday 6a-6:30pm pickup avail. Meals, BEFORE/AFTER care CCDF Accepted.
Additional Information:
PTQ 3; 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 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 2024-10-04 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | 2024-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| Registration 2024-10-04 |
Bucket of paint primer in entry way hallway accessible to children. | 2024-10-25 |
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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 2023-10-26 |
2023-12-31 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-10-26 |
Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. | 2023-11-16 |
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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 2023-10-26 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2023-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-10-26 |
Orientation | 2023-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-10-26 |
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) | 2023-11-01 |
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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) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers |
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| Registration 2023-10-26 |
Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office | 2023-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) At time of visit, no kitchen cleaning schedule posted. |
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| Registration 2023-10-26 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of visit, 3 staff without proof of universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2023-10-26 |
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request | 2023-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 At time of visit, 1 student missing signed parent notice in file. |
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| Registration 2023-10-26 |
At time of visit, items present in kitchen were open without dates labeled on them. | 2023-11-06 |
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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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| Registration 2023-10-26 |
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 | 2023-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of visit, playground by trailer one has trap showing through mulch, poses a tripping hazard to children/staff. On playground between trailer 2 and 3, excessive weeds growing over playground and equipment. |
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| Registration 2023-10-26 |
Cooking and baking equipment | 2023-11-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-298 At time of visit, oven present in kitchen missing front cover, safety issue concern. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-02 |
2023-06-05 | |
| 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 a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-02 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-06-05 |
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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. |
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