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where a kid can be a kid

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

Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
PTQ Level
3

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Contact Information

📞 (219) 805-5558
Gary, IN 46404
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Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 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

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where a kid can be a kid 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-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM.

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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2025-06-11
During the visit fourteen kids were present with one caregiver. The child to staff ratio should be 14:2. 2025-06-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e)
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
Licensing
2025-05-15
Items were accessible in the shed in the outdoor fenced in play area. 2025-05-16
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
Licensing
2025-05-15
There was not a gate in front of the basement stairwell. 2025-05-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a)
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door.
Licensing
2025-05-15
Upon arrival one caregiver was present with 12 kids of mixed ages. 2025-06-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e)
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
Licensing
2024-04-24
Verification of current Universal Precautions is needed for the licensee. 2024-05-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5)
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
Licensing
2024-04-24
One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file. 2024-05-13
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1)
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
Licensing
2024-04-24
Two kids physical forms did not have a signature. 2024-05-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1)
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
Licensing
2024-04-24
One caregiver did have a physical or a TB test in the file. 2024-05-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a)
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray

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