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Magical Minds
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
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Hammond, IN 46324
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
45-452172
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Magical Minds is a Licensed Home in HAMMOND 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 Level 1;
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 5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Sunday 5:00 AM-5:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-01-30 |
Caregivers cpr/first aide was expired | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times |
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| Licensing 2024-03-21 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Provider has an expired TB needs to get it updated |
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| Licensing 2024-03-21 |
Some creams by diaper changing area that were accesible to children, hand sanitizer by door, and cleaning wipes on counter in kitchen | 2024-04-10 |
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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 2024-03-21 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Front door has an extra block for safety - but cannot be on during daycare due to it being the 2nd exit |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-04-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Items were under the kitchen and bathroom sink that say "Keep out of Reach of Children" Child Safety Locks were being used. The only approved method for keeping items inaccessible is by using a key or combination lock or by having items out of reach of the biggest children in your child care. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-02 |
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 | 2022-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Has not completed the inperson portion of the annual CPR training |
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| Licensing 2021-08-17 |
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 | 2021-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Could not find the up to date immunizations for 2 children |
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| Licensing 2021-08-17 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2021-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Smoke detector in playarea did not work |
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| Licensing 2021-08-17 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2021-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Could not locate the signed discipline policy on 2 children |
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| Licensing 2021-08-17 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Hazardous cleaning materials is accessible to the children |
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| Licensing 2021-08-17 |
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. | 2021-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Could not find the initial physical signed by a physician for 2 children |
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| Licensing 2021-08-17 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2021-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Could not locate the offical proof of 2 children's date of birth and consent or decline to have the children's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2021-08-17 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2021-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Could not locate 2 of the children's files |
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| Licensing 2021-08-17 |
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 | 2021-08-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Could not locate the consent for emergency medical care for 2 children |
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| Licensing 2021-08-17 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2021-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) Has not conducted a fire drill since moving to this home |
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