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Magic/Ashanti's 2 Childcare Home
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46403
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
45-452021
License Issued
Oct 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 2028
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's 2 Childcare Home 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 Infant-Twelve. 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 2026-07-23 |
Upon arrival, there was not a caregiver present with current CPR certification. | 2026-07-30 |
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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 2026-07-23 |
Upon arrival, the daycare did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children that were present. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 2 children aged 3 and 9. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present. | 2026-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times |
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| Licensing 2026-07-23 |
One of the pack n plays had a hole in the netting. | 2026-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) |
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| Licensing 2026-07-23 |
E.D. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | 2026-07-31 |
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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 2026-07-23 |
Upon arrival, the daycare did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children that were present. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 2 children aged 3 and 9 and the required ratio for that age group is 2:1. | 2026-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-07-23 |
The caregiver that was present during the visit did not have a drug screen on file. | 2026-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) A child care home 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-07-31 |
Current Universal Precautions training is need for two caregivers. | 2025-09-05 |
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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 2024-10-17 |
Seven kids did not have immunization records in the file. | 2024-11-01 |
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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 2024-10-17 |
Five kids did not have a birth certificate in the file. | 2024-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-10-17 |
The kid files did not have a discipline policy. | 2024-11-01 |
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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 2024-10-17 |
Six kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2024-11-01 |
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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 2024-10-17 |
Four kids emergency medical release form was not signed. | 2024-11-01 |
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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 2024-10-17 |
Two kids did not have a signed outing form in the file. | 2024-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities |
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| Licensing 2023-11-30 |
The licensee and two caregivers need current Universal Precautions training. | 2023-12-01 |
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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 2023-11-30 |
Three kids did not have birth certificates in the file. | 2023-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
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 | 2022-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Two kids did not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
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 | 2022-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Tree limbs were accessible in the fenced in outdoor play area. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Three kids did not have birth certificate form 50548 in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
The electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. There must not be exposed or uninsulated wiring. If used, extension cords shall not be overloaded or over six (6) feet in length | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) An extension cord longer than six feet was being used. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Hand sanitizer was accessible in the childcare area.A cleaning product labeled keep out of reach of children was accessible under the bathroom sink. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
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 | 2022-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Caregiver N.F. fingerprints were over three years old. They were last completed on 8/8/2019.Caregiver C.B. fingerprints were over three years old. They were last completed on 7/17/2019. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
The electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. There must not be exposed or uninsulated wiring. If used, extension cords shall not be overloaded or over six (6) feet in length | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) There was an extension cord being used that was over 6 feet long. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
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 | 2022-01-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Two caregivers need current consent to release forms. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-19 |
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 | 2020-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One child did not have a physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-19 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2020-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) There was a small opening in the fence surrounding the outside play area. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-19 |
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 | 2020-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent to release forms are needed for caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-19 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit a statement attesting that the applicant has not been: convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children | 2021-01-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) An attestation needs to be submitted. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-07 |
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 | 2019-11-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) There was not any verification of annual CPR training for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-07 |
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 | 2019-11-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent to release forms have not been submitted for the licensee and caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-07 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2019-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Two caregivers did not have drug screens on file. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-27 |
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. | 2018-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Face to face safe sleep training needed for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-27 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2018-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) One child's outing form was missing the parents signature |
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| Licensing 2018-11-27 |
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 | 2018-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One child was missing a physical in the file |
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| Licensing 2018-11-27 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2018-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Physical needed for one caregiver |
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| Licensing 2018-11-27 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2018-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Suspension and explusion policy needed in the children's file |
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| Licensing 2018-11-27 |
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 | 2018-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Four children were missing an emergency release form in the file |
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