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My Safari Preparatory Academy Georgia Street Campus
Gary, IN
· Lake County
715 E 49th Ave,
Gary, IN 46409
Quick Facts
Capacity
73 children
Age Range
Two-Twelve
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
1100396
License Issued
Dec 23, 2025
Active Through
Jun 30, 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
My Safari Preparatory Academy Georgia Street Campus is a Licensed Center in Gary IN, with a maximum capacity of 73 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.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 3, On My Way Pre-K Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 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 2024-06-11 |
Staff members missing in person First Aid training. | 2024-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute |
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| Licensing 2023-05-22 |
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. | 2023-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of visit, 1 staff member with expired consent on file with the division (CH-3.16.2022) |
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| Licensing 2023-05-22 |
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. | 2023-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, 1 staff with expired fingerprints on file with the division. (CH-9.20.2019) |
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| Licensing 2022-06-14 |
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. | 2022-06-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One employee has an expired consent to release. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-29 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Room 2: Lysol is accessible to children in unlocked black cabinet. Adult scissors and stapler are accesible to children on the caregivers desk. Caregiver purse on the floor accessible to children.Mechanical Room: This room is unlocked. It contains a furnace which is accessible to children.Staff room: This room is unlocked and had an unlocked cabinet that contained lysol and hand sanitizer which is accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-29 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 There is a broken thermometer in the refrigerator. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-29 |
Vendor service | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-83 There is no metal stem thermometer in kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-29 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Girls Bathroom: There is a plunger in the last stall not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-29 |
Electrical safety | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 E-learning room: 2 outlets on the power strip missing covers. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-29 |
All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair | 2021-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) Boys bathroom: Middle sink cold water leaks when turned on. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-26 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One caregiver present does not have a completed background check on file for this location. |
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| Complaints 2021-04-20 |
2022-02-22 | |
| Type of correction needed: One caregiver without consent form | ||
| Licensing 2020-08-27 |
Lead caregiver qualifications | 2020-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 lead teachers do not have the lead teacher education requirements of a CDA or higher |
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| Licensing 2020-08-06 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 dishes stacked on top of each other drying |
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| Licensing 2020-08-06 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 shelves need to be secured in classrooms,staple gun within reach of the children, bleach, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies within reach of the children |
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