Morning Star Academy - Hammond IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

7350 Kennedy Avenue , Hammond IN 46323
(219) 844-4470
4 Reviews

About the Provider

Description:

It is our goal to provide each child a learning experience that will influence them for life. Our motto: "equipping bright minds" iiTimothy 3:15-17

We provide a safe environment, a loving and knowledgeable staff, personal attention through small ratios. Structured educational concepts and beginnings.

Additional Information: PTQ Level 1;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: RM-100160-A
  • Capacity: 96
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Path to Quality
  • Rate Range starting at 105.00 per week
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Transportation: To/From School
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 01, 2020
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Registration
2021-04-20
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change 2021-04-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d)
The diaper pad in the infant room has tears in it, making it not sanitizable.
Registration
2021-04-20
All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts 2021-04-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4)
The bathroom in the preschool room does not have a vent or open window.
CCDF Inspection
2020-06-24
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. 2020-06-26
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a)
All children in care are continually supervised by a caregiver (must be within sight and sound at all times).
CCDF Inspection
2020-06-24
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. 2020-06-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d)
The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.
Registration
2020-06-24
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction 2020-06-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
One fence post vertical bar is missing from the outdoor play area fence creating a gap in the fence that small children could get through and creating a potential head entrapment hazard.
Registration
2020-06-24
Drinking water facilities shall not be located in restrooms and shall be constructed of impervious, easily cleanable materials and shall be kept clean and in a good state of repair. Drinking fountains, where provided, shall have a sanitary type guarded angle-stream jet head and an adjustable flow regulator 2020-06-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(5)
Water fountains in the cafeteria area have a flow spout that does not reach at least a minimum of 2 inches above the spout guard.
Registration
2020-06-24
Lighting intensity 2020-06-27
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-411
2 ceiling light fixtures in the kitchen are not illuminated in working order.
Registration
2020-06-24
Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code 2020-06-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a)
Facility has not submitted a renewal application as of today. This is due no later than June 30, 2020.
CCDF Inspection
2019-12-16
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. 2019-12-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).
CCDF Inspection
2019-12-16
Discipline 2019-12-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b)
A provider shall: Maintain a written child discipline policy
CCDF Inspection
2019-12-16
2019-12-27
Type of correction needed: At the time a provider establishes the written policy and at the time of any subsequent change to the written policy, the provider shall provide to the parent or guardian of each child in the care of the provider, a copy of the written policy change.
CCDF Inspection
2019-12-16
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. 2019-12-16
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a)
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
Registration
2019-12-16
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request 2019-12-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7
One child in child care area who has not been enrolled in child care. No file available
Registration
2019-12-16
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough 2019-12-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2)
One child in child care area who has not been enrolled in child care. No file available
Registration
2019-12-16
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction 2019-12-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Infant Room:Diaper cream in drawer in reach of children. Closet: Windex, glade air freshner, hand sanitizer and snuggle plus that state keep put of reach of children in reach of children. Deak:Hand sanitizer that states keep out of reach of children in reach of chidren. 3/5s room closet:Staff purse, cloroz wipes, and hand sanitizer in reach of children 1/2' room: Diaper cream that states keep out of childrens reach in reach of children.

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Reviews

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noah rancifer Nov 25, 2021
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I'm a student from morning star and I just want to say that thay have cockroach problems in the cafeteria I have seen a lot of bug and insects in the building. Another thing is I saw a 7 year old clean the bath because our "janitor can't do it". This zchool need to be more strict about rules i see kids taking out the trash by themselves with no supervision their too much favoritism and half of teachers last years was not able to teach
Their are cussing and fights in the school and some terrible kids I just wish the best for this school

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Happy Mar 08, 2019
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

This has to be one of the best centers for childcare! I am impressed with the growth my child has in such a short time! I'm looking forward to watching him grow & learn so much. His teacher is amazing & informs me daily about activities that are forth coming. I love it!

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Samantha Sep 19, 2018
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Well my last review was when my son was 3. He is now 6. He attends 1st grade here. This organization acts like a public school. So do not expect private school privileges. Despite having a scholarship, parents still pay to attend. My child is now bullied, and the zero tolerance policy does not apply when the abuser is friends or family of the staff. Alot of unprofessionalism, alot of favoritism. Do not expect communication with anyone about your concerns,you are always wrong. Respectfully yours.

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samantha May 08, 2015

Amazing. My son loves to go here. He is 3 and knows letters and can count 1-25 is starting to write his name, has such a huge vocabulary. They are all moms, and it feels great to have such wonderful Christian parents equipping my child's mind for what is needed before kindergarten.

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