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The Learning Ladder

Gary, IN · Lake County
, Gary, IN 46404
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Thirteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3

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Contact Information

📞 (219) 944-7336
Gary, IN 46404
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
45-451992
License Issued
Apr 1, 2024
Expired
Mar 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

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The Learning Ladder 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-Thirteen. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: PTQ Level 3;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2024-02-23
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 2024-02-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e)
Upon arrival 8 kids of mixed ages were present with one caregiver. During the visit 3 additional kids arrived making the child to staff ratio 11:1. The child to staff ratio should have been 11:2.
Licensing
2023-03-02
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 2023-03-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e)
One caregiver was caring for 12 children of mixed ages.
Licensing
2023-03-02
Birth Certificate documentation 2023-03-03
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8)
Three kids (D.K., B.B., T.T.) did not have proof of date of birth on file.
Licensing
2022-02-10
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 2022-03-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a)
The water temperature was 139 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees.
Licensing
2021-02-24
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 2021-02-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a)
The water temperature was 165 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees.
Licensing
2019-03-12
The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care 2019-03-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3)
The water temperature was 128 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees.

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