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Mind Shapers Home Day Care
Merrillville, IN
· Lake County
,
Merrillville, IN 46410
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Home
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
45-17926
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Expired
Sep 30, 2026
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
Mind Shapers Home Day Care is a Licensed Home in MERRILLVILLE 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 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-7:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-07-31 |
Provider has not contacted the local fire department. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home |
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| Licensing 2024-07-09 |
2 children files are missing immunization records | 2024-08-26 |
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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 2023-09-25 |
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 | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Annual TB test is over a year old |
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| Licensing 2023-09-25 |
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 | 2023-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) 2 childrens parents did not sign a consent for emergency medical care |
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| Licensing 2023-09-25 |
First Aid training expired in July. Annual Universal Precautions training is over a year old | 2023-09-27 |
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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 2023-09-25 |
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 | 2023-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) one child does not have an initial physical signed by a physician |
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| Licensing 2023-09-25 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) one parent has not consented or declined to have child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2022-08-25 |
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 | 2022-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR and Universal Precautions Training is over a year old |
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| Licensing 2021-08-26 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning material was on the counter in the bathroom. Clean material needs to be inaccessible to the children in your care. Either out of reach or secured with a key lock |
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| Licensing 2021-08-26 |
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. | 2021-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Dog vaccination records are over a year old. Appt is set for 8/28/21 |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
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. | 2019-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One child did not have up to date immu nizations |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) One child did not have official documentation of their date of birth |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
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 | 2019-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Staff has not submitted her consent form |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
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. | 2018-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Missing up to date immunizations on 1 child |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home | 2018-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Missing documentation of who is authorized to pick up children on one child |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
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 | 2018-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Documentation of staff's in person safe sleep class attendance was not on file |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
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 | 2018-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB test are over a year old |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2018-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Missing documentation on 3 children |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2018-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Missing enrollment form on one child |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
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 | 2018-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR and Universal Precautions training is over a year old on staff member |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
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 | 2018-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Missing signed initial physicals on 4 children |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
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 | 2018-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Missing signed consents for emergency medical care on 2 children |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2018-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Missing outing consents on 3 children |
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| Licensing 2018-08-14 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2018-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Missing signed discipline policy on 2 children |
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