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Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry
Hobart, IN
· Lake County
3440 West 61st Avenue,
Hobart, IN 46342
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (219) 942-0839
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-99069-A
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Julie Ward
2018-12-04 04:26:27
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
My son has been attending Caring Heart child care for almost 3 months and I am thrilled. The teachers and care givers all have beautiful hearts and a sincere love of children. I have no doubt that my son is in safe and loving arms.
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About the Provider
Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare and Development Ministry’s purpose is to meet the developmental needs of children physically, cognitively, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. We embrace best practices in child development which states that children learn best through play and that play is children’s work. We believe that hands-on learning creates an environment that helps children to enjoy the learning process and sets the stage for life-long learning. We respect the fact that the parents or care givers are the child's first and most important teachers.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 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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| Registration 2025-01-22 |
Playground structure is lifted/tilted off the ground. Needs to be bolted to the ground. | 2025-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2025-01-22 |
Diaper table in the toddler room was dirty, not sanitized daily | 2025-01-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-08-26 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2024-08-30 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2024-08-26 |
In the infant room, infant male JT (dob 4/4/24) was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child also had a blanket covering him. Infant male MT (dob 10/4/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Infant Girl ZG (dob 12/28/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Caregiver was folding laundry and tending to another child. | 2024-08-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-02-23 |
2023-02-23 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). | ||
| Registration 2023-02-23 |
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 | 2023-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Children without updated immunizations: MB (4/29/21), MB (4/29/19) SB, and KA |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-07-14 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2022-07-14 |
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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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| Registration 2022-07-14 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2022-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Director had employee working with communicable dieases without doctors note |
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| Registration 2022-07-14 |
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 | 2022-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One employee working expired consent form (R) |
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| Registration 2022-07-14 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One employee working expired consent form (R) |
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| Complaints 2022-06-30 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2022-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Provider not in compliance with sanitary conditions regulations. |
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| Registration 2022-03-22 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2022-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Thermometer is missing (or not in position for daily monitoring) in the kitchen refrigerator. |
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| Registration 2022-03-22 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2022-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Items such as eggs, green noodles, frozen patties, are not labeled with dates/item name. |
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| Registration 2021-07-15 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2021-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In the big room, the baseboards are not on the wall, making it unsanitizable. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-10-18 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2019-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are continually supervised by a caregiver (must be within sight and sound at all times). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-10-18 |
Transportation | 2019-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operated a child care program: Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-10-18 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | 2019-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: Names of all children (including provider's) receiving care at the facility |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-10-18 |
2019-10-18 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider shall: Provide to the parent or legal guardian of each child cared for by the provider a written copy of the discipline policy | ||
| Registration 2019-10-18 |
Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code | 2019-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) 13 year old child on site but facility only approved to take children up to 12 years of age. |
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| Registration 2019-10-18 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2019-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) One caregiver missing evidence of up to date universal precautions |
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| Registration 2019-10-18 |
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 | 2019-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) One child 13 years of age on site with no file |
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| Registration 2019-10-18 |
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 | 2019-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 One child 13 years of age on site with no file |
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| Registration 2019-10-18 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2019-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Child's face covered in the 3's room at nap time. |
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| Registration 2019-10-10 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-10-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Chairs stacked in meeting room. Cabinet next to door in schoolage room tippable. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-03-06 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2019-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-03-06 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2019-03-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-03-06 |
Discipline | 2019-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) A provider shall: Maintain a written child discipline policy |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-03-06 |
2019-03-07 | |
| Type of correction needed: 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. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2019-03-06 |
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) | 2019-03-13 |
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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 2019-03-06 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2019-03-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are continually supervised by a caregiver (must be within sight and sound at all times). |
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| Registration 2019-03-06 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Closet in hallway contains flourecent bulbs which are hazaordous to children. Cabinet at end of hallway unlocked and contains. Sta-Flo, Silicone rubber, cleaning solution, paint and disinfectant spray. 1's room: Insect sting reflief1;s room: Staff purse in reach of children3/4's room: White out in reach of childrne inthe cabinetElectrical covetrs missing in gross motor room and 1's room. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-09-13 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2018-09-13 |
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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 2018-09-13 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2018-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2018-09-13 |
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate | 2018-09-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Children's personal belonginings touching in the 3/5's room. |
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| Registration 2018-09-13 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2018-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Toliet caps missing in the 1/2's restroom. In infant room diapering pad is placed on a smaller box making the diapering pad not stable. Storage closet unlocked and contains shelves that are tippable. Confrence room doors unlocked and has chairs that are tippable. wooden step leading outside to playground broken. Storage closet unlocked and contatins sanitizing solution, sta-flo and simple green |
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| Registration 2018-09-13 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2018-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Graham crackers in the 3's room not labeled with date open |
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| Registration 2018-09-13 |
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 | 2018-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff member working prior to consent being sent in |
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| Registration 2018-09-13 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2018-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 2's room sinks not sealed to wall. |
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