Little U Academy - Valparaiso IN Licensed Center

751 Eastport Centre Drive , Valparaiso IN 46383
(219) 477-5858
5 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Seeing your child grow and flourish physically, mentally, socially and emotionally gives parents a sense of accomplishment. Yet, providing for our children and family is the reason we work; that is where we can lend you a hand.  Parents will be able to focus on their tasks during their busy daily schedule knowing that your child has been provided the best opportunities to learn in a fun, safe, and loving environment.

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 3;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1100026
  • Capacity: 168
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Oct 01, 2019
  • 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
Licensing
2019-08-21
Staff orientation 2019-09-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32
3 staff members missing evidence of first aid training.
Licensing
2019-08-21
Medication 2019-08-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88
Nystatin not locked up in infant room.
Licensing
2019-08-21
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed 2019-08-30
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1)
Two caregivers missing drug test with MRO signature.
Licensing
2019-08-21
The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors 2019-08-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p)
2.5/3's room: Ventiliation not working in restroom.
Licensing
2019-08-21
Bathrooms 2019-08-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
2.5/3's and 2/2.5's restroom has a strong odor in it. 3/4's restroom: Baseboard coming off wall. Light is not working.
Licensing
2019-08-21
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2019-09-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
Skyward summit on playrgound not CPSC approved. Not enough fall surface under slides. Screws sticking out on ground. Climbing structure has metal anchors on it that are not covered. Fence on toddler playground has a head entrapment. Middle play structure broken not meeting CPSC guidelines. Needs to be repaired per manufactor guidelines or removed. Umbrella post a tripping hazard. Weeds on sidewalk a tripping hazard. Screws on playground structure in middle sticking out.
Licensing
2019-08-21
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2019-09-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
3/4's room: Staff purse/bag in reach of chidlren. 2.5/3's: shaving cream in reach of children.
Licensing
2019-08-21
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. 2019-09-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2)
two children missing evidence of up to date immunizations.

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Reviews

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Jimmy Nov 04, 2011

WONDERFUL PLACE! I have been to the other Child Care Centers in Valparaiso; there is nothing that compares to Little U Academy.   Other places claim to be a learning center, but are nothing but a baby-sitting service.  Little U has real degreed teachers that teach!  They also have a huge gym for the kids when the weather is bad.  The facility is clean, and my child loves her teacher. The director is involved in the community, and puts the kids first. My daughter has learned so much at Little U from sign language to speaking in Spanish. I heard around town that this is the place to go in Valparaiso, and I am glad I made the switch. Thank you Little U!

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Jojo Sep 12, 2011

Little U was recommended by another parent. The best recommendation! My child is taught many subjects each day. The staff cares about the children which is important to me. As a parent I am sending this as a recommendation to the parents who truly want a great place to take their child.

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annoyed Aug 25, 2011

I was very happy with LIttle U the first year my child went there. Now they have gone completely downhill. I can't even get my daily report because of the snotty assitants. Really annoyed.

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Louis S. Apr 28, 2011

First off, educationally Little U is great, however I can not give more than 2 stars because the communication between the facility and parents is extremely poor.  Further more the communication between the front office and the teachers in the back is also very poor.  We can give medications and instructions to the front desk worker and the teacher in the morning and discover that our child never got the needed medication, imagine how upset I was when I found out that my child not only did not get the needed medication but the meds got lost...very disapointing

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David Mar 13, 2011

This facility is IT! They have fun with our kids and learn at the same time. Thier teachers are professional and have their degrees. I would recomment this Child Care facility to anyone, I AM SO HAPPY HERE!

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