Mother's Little Tots LLC - Gary IN Licensed Center

1319 Grant St , GARY IN 46404
(219) 256-1373

About the Provider

Description: Mother's Little Tots LLC is a Licensed Center in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 31 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Two-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 31
  • Age Range: Two-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-07-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-06-30
  • 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
Licensing
2023-07-06
The director responsibilities shall include the following: Ensuring that caregivers receive ongoing training 2023-07-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(4)
At time of visit, complaint was validated, director is responsible for training staff about communication and documentation on incidents.
Complaints
2023-06-23
2023-08-25
Type of correction needed: Provider not in compliance with director responsibilities.
Licensing
2023-04-27
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed 2023-04-27
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1)
At time of visit, 1 staff missing drug test.
Licensing
2023-04-27
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. 2023-05-10
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
At time of visit, 5 staff members with expired consent on file with the division. (SB-3.16.22RG-3.16.22SS-3.16.22PW-3.16.22RW-3.17.22)
Licensing
2023-04-27
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually 2023-05-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b)
At time of visit, 2 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training on file.
Licensing
2023-04-27
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2023-04-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
At time of visit, storage cabinet containing hand soap, cleaning products was unlocked and accessible to children.
Licensing
2023-04-27
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety 2023-05-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c)
At time of visit, 4 staff missing health and safety modules.
Licensing
2023-04-27
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices 2023-05-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b)
At time of visit, 7 staff missing 12 hours of in-service training.
Licensing
2023-04-27
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center 2023-04-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1)
At time of visit, 2 staff missing physical examination forms.
Licensing
2023-04-27
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. 2023-05-10
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired fingerprints on file with the division. (RG-9.15.20SS-4.3.20PW-1.10.20RW-6.8.19)
Licensing
2023-04-27
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education 2023-04-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b)
At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of education
Licensing
2023-04-27
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually 2023-05-08
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2)
At time of visit, 3 staff with expired TB tests.
Licensing
2022-05-04
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: At least one (1) caregiver must be trained annually in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours of operation and with children on field trips 2022-05-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(1)
CPR expired for staff
Licensing
2022-05-04
Reporting child abuse or neglect 2022-05-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13
staff need annually child abuse training
Licensing
2022-05-04
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually 2022-05-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2)
staff need updated TB

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