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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
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring | 2023-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Sensory tables covered or not filled with equipment for measuing/pouring in multiple classrooms |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
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 | 2023-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) 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. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-05 |
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 | 2023-10-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) Paint and paper readily available to children missing at art easels in all classrooms |
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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 |
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 | 2023-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Five staff members missing updated universal percautions trainings |
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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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