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Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy, LLC

East Chicago, IN · Lake County
3741 Guthrie St, East Chicago, IN 46312
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Quick Facts

Capacity
37 children
Age Range
Three-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4

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Contact Information

📞 (219) 398-9810
3741 Guthrie St
East Chicago, IN 46312
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
1100205
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care

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About the Provider

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Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy, LLC is a Licensed Center in East Chicago IN, with a maximum capacity of 37 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: PTQ Level 3;

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 Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2022-06-13
Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner 2022-06-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a)
Physical in file for employee does not have physician signature.
Licensing
2022-06-13
Electrical safety 2022-06-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101
The electrical room door was unlocked.
Licensing
2022-06-13
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2022-06-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Muffins, waffles and bread are not labeled with date.
Licensing
2022-06-13
In-service staff training 2022-06-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35
One employee had one hour of in service training for last year in file.
Licensing
2022-06-13
Building maintenance 2022-07-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Five ceiling tiles in preschool classroom are damaged.
Licensing
2021-06-22
Electrical safety 2021-06-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101
School age classroom: Extension cord with outlets not covered.
Licensing
2021-06-22
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2021-06-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
School age classroom: 7 children were present with 1 unqualified staff.
Licensing
2021-06-22
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2021-06-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Food not in original containers labeled with name and date.
Licensing
2021-06-22
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2021-06-23
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
Caregiver in school age classroom does not have a criminal history check due to no consent being submitted to office/division.
Licensing
2021-06-22
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-06-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Office door open and with lysol and staff purse accesible to children.
Licensing
2019-06-04
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2019-06-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Dishes stored on unsealed shelves. Spices/food stored on unsealed shelves.
Licensing
2019-06-04
Building maintenance 2019-06-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Edge of bathroom door in 4/5s area not sealed or painted.
Licensing
2019-06-04
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2019-06-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
One bottle of lysol in unlocked cabinet under sink in school age bathroom.

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