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Little Sprout's Learning Center
Michigan City, IN
· La Porte County
,
Michigan City, IN 46360
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
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
LITTLE SPROUT'S LEARNING CENTER is a Licensed Home in MICHIGAN CITY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 2; PTQ 1; PTQ 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Saturday 6:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM-12:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-05-06 |
One kid did not have immunization records in the file. | 2025-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. |
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| Licensing 2024-05-22 |
Items labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible under the bathroom sink. | 2024-05-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2023-05-10 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Six kids did not have a signed discipline policy in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-10 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2023-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One kid (J.H.) did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-10 |
A licensee 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. | 2023-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Upon arrival a 3 month old infant was asleep in a swing. A 10 month old infant was sleeping on his stomach. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-10 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Products labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible under the bathroom sink. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-08 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2022-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) There was not a current fire drill log on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-08 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) One caregivers consent to release form was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2021-06-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The water temperature was 129 degrees. The water should be between 100-120. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-06 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule | 2021-06-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) There was not a current business license letter on file. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-21 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-07-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The licensee and one caregivers TB test is over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-21 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2020-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) There was an opening in the fence surrounding the outside play area. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-21 |
The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care | 2020-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The water temperature was 130 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-14 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2019-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) There was an opening in the fence. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-14 |
A licensee 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. | 2019-06-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) One caregiver needs to complete the in person safe sleep training. |
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