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Sincere Childcare 1026 LLC
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46408
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
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
Sincere Childcare 1026 LLC 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-Fourteen. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-5:00 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 2026-01-08 |
A portion of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area was not properly secured. | 2026-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care |
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| Licensing 2025-01-22 |
A current TB test is needed for the licensee and two caregivers. | 2025-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-01-31 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2024-01-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Scissors were accessible in the kitchen drawer. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-31 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2024-01-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Items labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible in the infant room near the diaper changing area and in the closet. Items labeled keep out of reach of kids were also accessible in the basement. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-31 |
The lock on the gate surrounding the inground pool was not locked. | 2024-01-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsupervised |
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| Licensing 2024-01-31 |
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 | 2024-01-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) One household members TB was expired. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-07 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2023-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Worker could not find her safe sleep training |
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| Licensing 2023-03-07 |
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 | 2023-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB test need to be done annually |
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| Licensing 2023-03-07 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-03-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) All items that say "Keep out of Reach of Children" must be inaccessible with being out of reach or locked with a key or combination lock |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
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 | 2022-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) There was not a drug screen on file for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-04 |
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 | 2022-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Two kids did not have a physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. | 2022-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) There was not a gate in front of the stairwell leading upstairs. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2022-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) Part of the fence surrounding the outdoor play are was down. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Hand sanitizer was accessible near the daycare entrance.Cleaning products were accessible in the kitchen and daycare area. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
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 | 2022-05-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Four children did not have physicals on file. |
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