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The Village Academy
Gary, IN
· Lake County
4030 West 5th Ave,
Gary, IN 46406
Quick Facts
Capacity
9 children
Age Range
Three-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2029
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 Village Academy is a Licensed Center in Gary IN, with a maximum capacity of 9 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM-8:00 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 2026-02-11 |
1 staff member missing documentation of Universal Precautions training. | 2026-02-27 |
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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 2024-01-10 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2024-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) At time of visit, 1 staff with expired/missing child abuse and neglect training. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2024-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) At time of visit, 1 staff missing universal precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
At time of visit, outside of the bathroom is a janitorial cart with cleaning supplies in reach of students. | 2024-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices | 2024-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) At time of visit, 2 staff missing annual in-service training hours. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center | 2024-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) At time of visit, 1 staff missing physical exam. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2024-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of drug test. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education | 2024-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of education. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of visit, in the hallway outside of classroom was a mechanical room open and accessible to the children. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
Staff hygiene | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 At time of visit, staff member serving food was not wearing hair net or smock. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
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. | 2023-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, present with children, one staff member with expired consent on file with the division (JD-2.20.2022) |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
General meal guidelines | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 At time of visit, food provided to student was not covered when transported to classroom. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-22 |
The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation | 2023-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) At time of visit, only one staff member present with children. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-07 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 There is a bottle of disinfectant spray in the last bathroom stall that states to "keep out of reach of children" and is accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-01 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 There was a competing beverage of orange drink that was served with milk at the noontime meal. The bread component was not offered. |
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