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Starz Academy 1, Inc.
Granger, IN
· St Joseph County
13377 St. Rd. 23,
Granger, IN 46530
Quick Facts
Capacity
186 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 277-5501
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
126287
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 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
Our mission is to see each and every child at Starz' Academy develop to their full potential. We believe that the early years are vitally important in a young child's development. Our program is efficiently and effectively administered with attention to the needs and desires off the children and their parents. We strive for each child to be happy, healthy, successful and independent. By providing stimulation as well as enriching daily experiences, we hope to encourage their natural curious natures. We believe that it is important to keep that sparkle alive and to make learning fun!
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 24; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 27; PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 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 2025-11-14 |
Address for persons authorized to pick up child not included in enrollment application. | 2025-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises |
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| Licensing 2025-11-14 |
Maintanance room in school age room containing hazards (paint, maintenance chemicals, cleaning chemicals, etc) unlocked. | 2025-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2025-11-14 |
Green beans, strawberries, gravy, and pepperoni not labeled with date pepperoni in fridge. | 2025-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-139(b) Staff shall cover, date, and refrigerate open containers of food. Caregivers shall use or discard the contents of opened jars within twenty-four (24) hours |
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| Licensing 2025-05-07 |
Program self reported that on 4/15/25 a child was given the wrong breastmilk. | 2025-05-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-136 Breast Milk |
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| Licensing 2024-11-20 |
One staff member with expired fingerprints | 2024-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-11-20 |
Three month old infant using Merlin sleep sack that restricts movement | 2024-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
Sensory tables covered or not filled with equipment for measuing/pouring in multiple classrooms | 2023-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
Toilet bowl cleaner acessible to children under sink in Prek 1. Baskets of sunscreens labeled "Keep out of reach of Children" acessible in school age classroom. Shaving cream acessible in PreK 1. | 2023-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
Paint and paper readily available to children missing at art easels in all classrooms | 2023-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
Toilets in the Prek 1 classroom need resealed to the floor | 2023-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
Five staff members missing updated universal percautions trainings | 2023-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood |
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| Licensing 2023-07-06 |
Staff hygiene | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff not always wearing hair restraint, apron or gloves when serving food. |
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| Complaints 2023-05-16 |
2023-07-13 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with food service requirements | ||
| Licensing 2022-11-09 |
Building maintenance | 2022-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Air vents in Twos classroom need cleaned. Ceiling tiles with water damaged need replaced in Twos classroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-09 |
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children | 2022-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) Teacher purse being stored acessible to children in 4s classrooms and 4/5s. Cleaning supplies stored in cabinet acessible to children in 4/5s classroom. Hand sanitizer and hand soap labeled "Keep out of reach of children" stored acessible in teacher resource room. Sunscreen, bug spray and hand soap labeled "Keep out of reach of children" stored acessible in school age classroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-09 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Bolt caps in bathrooms missing. Toilet brushes stored in bathrooms. Pull ups stored open to air in Twos classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 One staff member without an annual evalation on file |
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| Licensing 2021-02-04 |
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. | 2021-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 1 staff member had an expired Consent to Release form. |
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| Complaints 2021-01-28 |
2021-10-20 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with background check requirements | ||
| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2020-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) 2 staff members had no TB test results on file. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
Breast Milk | 2020-12-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-136 An infant was accidentally fed another infant's breast milk. |
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| Complaints 2020-09-16 |
2020-10-14 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with infant feeding plan and breast milk requirements | ||
| Licensing 2019-12-10 |
Bathrooms | 2019-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 There were a few sinks that need resealed to the wall. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-10 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff and volunteers shall have the following training or information provided according to their individual responsibilities: Developmentally appropriate practices in the early childhood program | 2019-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(b)(1) Not all staff had documentation of current First Aid Training. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-10 |
Building maintenance | 2019-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2019-12-10 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire | 2019-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Not all staff had documentation of a physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-10 |
Support staff are exempt from educational requirements | 2019-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-27(b) Not all staff had documentation of educational qualifications on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-10 |
Infant/Toddler Equipment; General | 2019-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131 There were diaper bags being stored in one of the infant rooms. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-10 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2019-12-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Not all staff had documentation of TB tests, physicals, first aid training and documentation of education on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-10 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2019-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Not all staff had documentation of current TB test results on file. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-19 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 -Not all bottles were labeled properly with name, time and date prepared.-Not all sippy cups were covered while being stored in the refrigerator. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-19 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 -The vent fan in the kitchen was dusty and needs to be cleaned. -In the kitchen freezer, there was a bag of frozen pizzas that had the plastic opened that needs to be taped shut. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-19 |
Infant Room Furnishing | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-129 -There were a few diaper changing pads that had small tears in them that need to be repaired or the pad replaced.-The cover of the rocking chair in the toddler room had a few tears in, which makes it unsanitizable. These tears need to be repaired or the cover replaced. |
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