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Mini Miracles
East Chicago, IN
· Lake County
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East Chicago, IN 46312
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
45-451956
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
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
Mini Miracles is a Licensed Home in EAST CHICAGO 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 - Saturday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Sunday, 12:00 AM-12:00 AM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 2;
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-12:00 AM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-03-03 |
The staff CPR and 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 2026-03-03 |
The staff CPR and first aide was expired. | |
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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 2025-01-22 |
One staff member has outdated TB test on premesis | 2025-02-10 |
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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 2024-01-18 |
One caregiver did not have a consent to release form on file. | 2024-02-29 |
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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 2024-01-18 |
There was not any documentation of current fire drills on file. | 2024-01-19 |
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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 2024-01-18 |
Wipes labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible under the diaper changing table. | 2024-01-19 |
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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 2024-01-18 |
One caregiver needs to have a national criminal history check completed. | 2024-02-29 |
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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 2024-01-18 |
Upon arrival the door of the room in which a child was sleeping was not completely open. | 2024-01-19 |
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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 2023-01-19 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Two kids did not have a signed outing form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-19 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Two kids did not have an enrollment form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-19 |
The licensee shall ensure that the child care home has hot and cold running water and at least one (1) toilet and sink accessible to children on each floor of the home where services are provided. Water from a source other than a regular municipal water supply shall be tested annually for compliance with water quality requirements | 2023-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(b) The sink in the bathroom did not have hot water. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-19 |
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 | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Three kids did not have a signed physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-19 |
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 | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Two kids did not have an enrollment form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-19 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-19 |
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 | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) During the inspection there was not anyone present with annual CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-19 |
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 | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Two kids did not have a signed emergency release form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-19 |
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 | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Two caregivers CPR and Universal Precautions training was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-19 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Five kids did not have a discipline policy in file.Five kids did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-24 |
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 | 2022-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) There was not any verification of annual CPR and Universal Precautions on file for the provider. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-24 |
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 | 2022-02-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) The smoke detector that was adjacent to the sleeping area did not sound off during the visit. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-24 |
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 | 2022-03-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The providers TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-03 |
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 | 2021-03-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of annual CPR and Universal Precautions training is needed for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-03 |
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 | 2021-03-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) There was not anyone present with annual CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-03 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning supplies were accessible on the kitchen counter and under the kitchen sink. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-03 |
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 | 2021-02-05 |
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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 2020-02-27 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning supplies were accessible under the kitchen sink. |
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| Licensing 2020-02-27 |
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 | 2020-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of annual CPR and Universal Precautions is needed for the provider. |
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| Licensing 2020-02-27 |
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 | 2020-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent to release forms have not been submitted. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
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 | 2019-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) There was not any verification of Universal Precautions training for the provider and three caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
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 | 2019-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Six children did not have emergency medical care release form in their file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
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. | 2019-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Three caregivers have not completed the in person safe sleep training. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. | 2019-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) A dog was at the daycare without verification of vaccination records. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
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 | 2019-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) A sibling group did not have an enrollment form in their file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2019-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Three children did not have immunization records in their file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
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 | 2019-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 12 children did not have physicals in their file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2019-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) A sibling group did not have an outing form in their file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2019-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) A sibling group did not have an enrollment form in their file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Seven children did not have a birth consent form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2019-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Seven children did not have signed discipline policy's in their file.There was not a suspension and explusion policy on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-19 |
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 | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A caregivers drug screen did not have a MRO (Medical Review Officer) signature. |
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