Licensed Home
✓ Licensed
Summers Playland
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46408
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
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
Summers Playland is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 10 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
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-10-28 |
A rack, shovel, and a power tool were accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-11-06 |
Three kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. The kids files did not have state form 50548. | 2024-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2023-11-29 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2023-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) There was not a smoke detector at the top of the basement stairwell. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-29 |
The fire extinguishers need to be tagged and inspected. | 2023-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2023-11-29 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2023-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) There was not a fire drill log on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
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. | 2022-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Two kids did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Four kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
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 | 2022-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee consent to release form was expired. A consent to release form is needed for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2022-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Four kids did not have a signed discipline policy in the file.For kids did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
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 | 2022-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The licensee and one caregivers TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2022-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The fire drills were not documented. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
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 | 2022-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Four kids did not have physicals in the file. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-02 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Lotion and cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible in the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-02 |
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 | 2021-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A consent to release form needs to be submitted for one caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-02 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2021-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Two fire extinguishers need to be tagged and inspected. |
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