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P.O.L.O Childcare
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
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
P.O.L.O Childcare 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-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday 5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-02-03 |
The licensee and one caregiver needs a current national criminal history check (fingerprints). | 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 2025-01-28 |
Some kids did not have a file onsite. | 2025-02-19 |
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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 2024-02-09 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Four kids did not have a discipline policy in the file. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
Birth Certificate documentation | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Two kids did not have birth certificates in the file. Four kids did not have state form 50548 in the file. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
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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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 2024-02-09 |
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 | 2024-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Verification of a national criminal history check is needed for one new caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
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 | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2024-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) Upon arrival 13 kids were present with one qualified caregiver and one unqualified caregiver. The second caregiver did not count in the child to staff ratio due to not having a consent to release form on file. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-09 |
Laundry detergent and a cleaning product was accessible in the bathroom. Cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible under the kitchen sink. | 2024-02-09 |
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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 2024-02-09 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Three kids did not have immunization in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
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 | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Three kids (D.S., B.H., D.H.) did not have a physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) The kids did not have have state form 50548 in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
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 | 2023-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The licensee TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-21 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The kids did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file. |
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