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P.O.L.O. Childcare II
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Thirteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
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
P.O.L.O. Childcare II is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Thirteen. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-11:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-11:00 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 2026-04-21 |
On April 1, 2026, a caregiver hit a three-year-old child on the leg which resulted in the child having a bruise on his leg. | 2026-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(b)(1) The following behavior shall be prohibited by all direct child care providers: Cruel, harsh, or unusual punishment |
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| Licensing 2026-04-09 |
S.M. fingerprints expired on 11/07/2025. | 2026-04-20 |
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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 2026-04-09 |
S.B., S.M., and T.J. Universal Precautions training was over one year old. | 2026-05-09 |
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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 2026-04-09 |
Three kids did not have immunization records in the file. | 2026-06-01 |
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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 2026-04-09 |
Three kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. The kid files did not have state form 50548. | 2026-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2026-04-09 |
Two kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2026-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Some kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2025-03-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Some kids did not have immunization records in the file. | 2025-03-07 |
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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 2025-02-19 |
Some kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. Some kids did not have state form 50548 in the file. | 2025-03-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-12-17 |
Upon arrival the kid files were not on-site. | 2025-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-18(c)(1) The following are permitted access to records regarding children and facts learned about children: A state agency involved in the licensing of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2024-12-17 |
Upon arrival the door to two of the rooms in which kids were sleeping were closed. | 2025-12-17 |
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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 2024-12-17 |
One caregiver did not have a consent to release form in file for this location. | 2024-12-18 |
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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 2024-12-17 |
Fifteen kids of mixed ages were present during the visit. The three additional kids were not of school age. | 2024-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1. |
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