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Magic/Ashanti Childcare 3
Gary, IN
· Lake County
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Gary, IN 46403
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Five-Fifteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Expired
Sep 30, 2026
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
Magic/Ashanti Childcare 3 is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Five-Fifteen. It is open Monday - Sunday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-09-18 |
During the visit there was not a caregiver present with current CPR certification. | 2026-09-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. |
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| Licensing 2026-09-18 |
C.M. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | 2026-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(e)(1)(a) An applicant must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the applicants: employees |
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| Licensing 2026-09-18 |
Current Universal Precautions training is needed for two caregivers. | 2026-09-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2025-07-18 |
In one of the rooms used for childcare plastic was on the two windows in the room. | 2025-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(c) Each room of the home where child care services are provided is required to have at least two (2) means of escape (this may include one (1) window and one (1) door). |
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| Licensing 2025-07-18 |
A small portion of the railing on the top of the fence was not secure. | 2025-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care |
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| Licensing 2025-07-18 |
One kid did not have a physical in the file. | 2025-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 can participate in the child care homes activities |
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| Licensing 2025-07-18 |
Verification of current Universal Precautions is needed for one caregiver. | 2025-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2025-07-18 |
Upon arrival the kid records were not on site. | 2025-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-18(a) A licensee shall keep records regarding each child in the control and care of the licensee as the division requires and shall report to the division, upon request, the facts the division requires with reference to children |
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| Licensing 2025-07-18 |
One kid did not have immunization records in the file. | 2025-08-06 |
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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 2025-07-18 |
One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file. One kid not have state form 50548 in the file. | 2025-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
There was not any documentation of fire drills on file. | 2024-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file. | 2024-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
The licensee and one caregivers national criminal history check needs to be update. | 2024-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
The licensee and one caregiver need to submit a consent to release form. | 2024-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
One kid did not have a signed physical in the file. | 2024-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 can participate in the child care homes activities |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
Seven kids did not have a signed discipline policy in the file. Four kids did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file. | 2024-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
A current TB test is needed for the licensee and one caregiver. | 2024-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
One kid did not have a signed medical emergency release form in the file. | 2024-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
A pole from the metal fence was broken and accessible in the fenced in outdoor play area. | 2024-09-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2022-06-21 |
If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element | 2022-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) A fan was accessible in the front area of the daycare. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-21 |
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 | 2022-09-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Caregiver D.J. did not have a current consent to release form on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-21 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2022-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Four kids did not have a suspension and explusion policy on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-21 |
The license shall be publicly displayed in the home | 2022-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) The childcare home license was not posted. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-21 |
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 can participate in the child care homes activities | 2022-07-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Three kids did not have physicals on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-21 |
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. | 2022-07-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Two kids did not have immunization records on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-21 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Three kids did not have proof of date of birth on file. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-23 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2021-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) Thirteen children were present with one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-25 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Paint was accessible in a room in the daycare. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-27 |
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 | 2019-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Daycare van was parked in the fenced in play area. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-01 |
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. | 2018-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) Shut-offs need to be labeled |
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| Licensing 2018-10-01 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2018-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning chemicals accessible under bathroom sink |
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| Licensing 2018-10-01 |
The child care home must keep a Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent in the child care home | 2018-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(a) First aid manual needed |
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| Licensing 2018-10-01 |
The caregiver must maintain a first aid kit (as recommended by the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent), including, but not limited to, syrup of ipecac with current date, in the child care home | 2018-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(b) First aid kit needed |
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