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The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy
Gary, IN
· Lake County
1500-1506 Broadway,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jun 7, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 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
The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Gary IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:30 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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| CCDF Inspection 2025-06-06 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2025-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-06-06 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | 2025-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-06-06 |
Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | 2025-06-27 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2025-06-06 |
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2025-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| Registration 2025-06-06 |
1 child file missing documentation of immunization records. | 2025-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough |
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| Registration 2025-06-06 |
2 child files missing signed parent's notice. | 2025-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-09 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2025-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-09 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2025-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-09 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2025-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-09 |
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | 2025-02-09 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2025-01-09 |
Staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file. | 2025-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2025-01-09 |
Staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file. | 2025-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 |
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