Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 - Gary IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

5050 Vermont Street , Gary IN 46409
(219) 427-1482

About the Provider

Description: 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;

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
Registration
2020-10-29
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 2020-11-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Standing water by boat
Registration
2020-10-29
Warewashing sinks and drainboards; self-draining 2020-11-04
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-288
Rack for drying needed for kitchen
Registration
2020-10-29
Food storage 2020-11-04
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177
Cups of milk stored in refrigerator without any covering. Open chips and crackers in the cabinet.
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 2020-10-29
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f)
Baggie of fruit cocktail stored in door of refrigerator in the kitchen was leaking and not labeled,
CCDF Inspection
2020-02-19
Sanitation Standards 2020-03-07
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b)
Sanitation Standards
Registration
2020-02-19
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet 2020-03-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Bathroom Sink not sealed to wall. Hole around pipe from toilet leading into wall.3/4 room handwashing sink not sealed to wall, wall under sink not painted.
Registration
2020-02-19
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 2020-02-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Tarp showing near slide.
CCDF Inspection
2019-10-25
Sanitation Standards 2019-11-02
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b)
Sanitation Standards
CCDF Inspection
2019-10-25
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 __________. 2019-11-02
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
Registration
2019-10-25
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 2019-11-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Shaving cream, fabuloso, chemical spray bottles on ledge by cubbies in school age area in reach of children.Kitchenette area: Unlocked with bleach in cabinet under sink in reach of children.
Registration
2019-10-25
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet 2019-11-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
One toilet not functioning at time of consultants arrival.
Registration
2019-10-25
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean 2019-11-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a)
Two children in school age area sleeping on mats on floor.
CCDF Inspection
2019-03-18
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 __________. 2019-03-20
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
2019-03-18
Sanitation Standards 2019-03-20
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b)
Sanitation Standards
Registration
2019-03-18
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables 2019-03-20
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389
Trash can in kitchenette area missing tight fitting lid.

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