Little Graduates - Hammond IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

7400 Columbia Avenue , Hammond IN 46324
(219) 937-4740

About the Provider

Description:

The mission of Little Graduates Childcare Academy is to provide a high-quality, early childhood program with a special emphasis on math, reading, and science, that places children on the path to achieve their full intellectual, economic, and social potential. As a community partner, we stand with all organizations that provide the crucial services that support the health, nutrition, and education of children and their families.

Additional Information:

 

PTQ 3 - All Meals Included, Full Day Preschool Program, Biliqual Teachers and Curriculum- Extremely Low Teacher Turnover- Very Warm and Loving Atmosphere, Fun and Creative Learning Experiences For Children

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PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
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Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 45
  • PTQ Level: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish Speaking Teachers
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Transportation: To/From School
  • Schools Served: St. John Bosco, O'Bannon & Edison Elementary Schools
  • Current License Issue Date: Jan 01, 2024
  • Current License Expiration Date: Dec 31, 2025
  • 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
2023-10-20
2023-11-13
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
2023-10-20
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. 2023-10-21
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
2023-10-20
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. 2023-12-11
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).
CCDF Inspection
2023-10-20
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division 2023-11-30
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.
CCDF Inspection
2023-10-20
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. 2023-10-21
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a)
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
CCDF Inspection
2023-10-20
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. 2023-11-10
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.
CCDF Inspection
2023-10-20
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. 2023-11-10
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.
CCDF Inspection
2023-10-20
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) 2023-11-17
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)
Registration
2023-10-20
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers 2023-10-20
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
At time of visit, present with children, one staff without fingerprints on file with the division. Making them unqualified. (VS)
Registration
2023-10-20
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 2023-11-10
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c)
At time of visit, staff member present did not have consent on file with the division. making them unqualified.
Registration
2023-10-20
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 2023-11-13
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7
At time of visit, 3 student missing parent notices form from files.
Registration
2023-10-20
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions 2023-11-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
At time of visit, 7 staff with expired/missing universal precautions training.
Registration
2023-10-20
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 2023-12-11
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2)
At time of visit, 2 student missing immunizations from files.
CCDF Inspection
2023-06-06
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. 2023-06-16
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
2023-06-06
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. 2023-06-16
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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