Little Dreamers Academy - Gary IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

535 W. 35th Ave , Gary IN 46408
(219) 613-6837

About the Provider

Description: Little Dreamers 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: Feb 07, 2020
  • 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
2021-04-12
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables 2021-04-22
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389
Food was in a trash can without a lid.
Registration
2021-04-12
All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts 2021-04-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4)
The preschool bathroom does not have a working fan/vent or an open window.
CCDF Inspection
2020-10-14
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. 2020-10-20
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.
Registration
2020-10-14
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 2020-10-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
1 floor tile in gross motor room is cracked into a couple of broken pieces.
Registration
2020-10-14
Time as a public health control 2020-10-20
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-193
There is not written procedures on site for the self vending procedure the facility is using.
Registration
2020-10-14
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below 2020-10-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b)
Food is pre-plated and transported in disposable aluminum serving trays and not in insulated containers that porperly maintain holding temperatures.
CCDF Inspection
2020-02-05
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. 2020-02-06
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d)
At the time a provider establishes the written policy and at the time of any subsequent change to the written policy, the provider shall post in a public location in the facility where the provider operates a child care program.
CCDF Inspection
2020-02-05
The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________. 2020-02-06
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2)
The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required.
CCDF Inspection
2020-02-05
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 __________. 2020-02-06
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
2020-02-05
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 2020-02-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Mr. Clean magic erasers and cleaners in reach of children Computer monitors tippable Toilet caps missing from toiletsMetal spikes on table a hazard
Registration
2020-02-05
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating 2020-02-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b)
Water temperature reading 95 degrees and should be between 100-120 degrees
Registration
2020-02-05
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 2020-02-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
SInks not sealed to walls

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