Wonder Years Learning Center Inc. - Munster IN Licensed Center

1838 45th Street , Munster IN 46321
(219) 595-0067
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: Our program is committed to providing a safe environment and high quality enrichment classes. Our belief in the development of the whole child extends to all areas of our program. We offer children a variety of experiences and activities designed to give them opportunities for self-discovery, exploration, and the freedom to learn and create within a safe, secure, nurturing, and supportive environment. We view the child as a whole, and we plan enrichment activities that will facilitate a child’s physical, social, creative, emotional and intellectual growth; we strive to help them experience success in whatever they attempt. The center promotes an eco-friendly and sustainable way of life. We integrate these values in many facets of our program throughout the learning center.

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20; PTQ Level 2;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1100082
  • Capacity: 234
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 01, 2021
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-06-02
Infant/Toddler Sleeping 2021-06-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141
Occupied cribs in the Ladybug room are closer than 3 feet.
Licensing
2021-06-02
The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities 2021-06-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a)
Children in the Summer Camp class did not wash hands after eating snack.
Licensing
2021-06-02
Garbage and refuse 2021-06-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109
Food trash in a trash can without a lid in the bathroom of the Turtle's class.
Licensing
2021-06-02
Infant Food Preparation and Storage 2021-06-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135
Bottle in the Penguins room fridge not labeled with name, date or time made.
Licensing
2021-06-02
When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: Gymnasiums, large muscle equipment areas, bathrooms, locker rooms, and diaper changing areas shall have a minimum of thirty (30) foot-candles 2021-06-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(4)
Bathroom lighting in the Turtles bathroom did not reach 30 foot candles of illumination.
Licensing
2021-06-02
Building maintenance 2021-06-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Ducklings: climbing stairs torn, not sanitizable.Penguins: peeling paintPandas: peeling paint, climbing steps torn, not sanitizable.Flutterflys: peeling paint, chair and couch cushions torn, not sanitizable. Caterpillars: peeling paint
Licensing
2021-06-02
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2021-06-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Freezer 1 has a broken thermometer, freezer 2 missing thermometer.
Licensing
2021-06-02
The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors 2021-06-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p)
Bathroom fans in the Ants, Flutterflys (boys), and Caterpillars (boys) are not working. Bathroom fans in the girls bathrooms of the Flutterflys and Caterpillars are dirty.
Licensing
2021-06-02
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. 2021-06-03
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2)
1 staff working in the infant room without documentation of completed Safe Sleep training. Send documentation to consultant.
Licensing
2021-06-02
Infant/toddler rooms; general 2021-06-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-143
2 feet area around the changing table in the Lady bugs and Ducklings is not sanitizable.
Licensing
2021-06-02
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-06-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Ducklings: Eucerin Eczema cream labeled Keep out of Reach of Children under the changing table behind a child deterrent accessible to children. Penguins: Disinfecting spray, lysol spray, All purpose wipes labeled Keep out of reach of children under the sink behind a child deterrent accessible to children. Batteries in a low drawer accessible to children, hazardous.Ants: baby oil labeled Keep out of reach of children and a teacher purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Hoppers: hand lotion labeled Keep out of Reach of Children in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Summer Camp: All purpose cleaner labeled Keep out of Reach of children in a cabinet behind a child deterrent accessible to children.
Licensing
2021-06-02
Water Supply and Plumbing 2021-06-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114
Hot water at all handwashing sinks was over 120 degrees F. Hot water is to be between 100 and 120 degrees F for proper handwashing and to avoid scalding.
Licensing
2021-06-02
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2021-06-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
Pandas: food and toys stored in the bathroom, not sanitizable.Turtle bathroom had a toilet plunger and toilet brush, not sanitary.
Licensing
2020-07-24
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2020-07-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
hand sanitizer accessible at entranceway, at front desk, and in hallway dispensers (moved when noted)
Licensing
2019-09-17
Infant Food Preparation and Storage 2019-09-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135
Staff fed infant milk that had sat out for 2.5 hours.

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Reviews

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D Anderson Feb 11, 2012

Do NOT give the staff your credit card information.

Son last attended in Dec 2011. Was billed again 6 Jan 2012 - staff admitted it was a mistake. Sent them in writing directions not to bill my credit card agian. WYL billed my CC AGAIN 6 Feb 2012. I can see this going on...and on...and on...

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