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Wonder Years Learning Center Inc.
Munster, IN
· Lake County
1838 45th Street,
Munster, IN 46321
Quick Facts
Capacity
234 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
1100082
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
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
Reviews
D Anderson
2012-02-10 19:26:55
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
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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About the Provider
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;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:30 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 2024-08-20 |
Child was dropped off at the wrong elementary, this child was the responsiblity of the center until they are dropped off to a designated person. The child was not dropped off to a person/school designated by the parent. | 2024-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-72(1) The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The center shall assume responsibility for a child between the place where the child is picked up and the child care center, and from the time he or she leaves the child care center until he or she is delivered to his or her parent or the responsible person designated by his or her parents |
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| Licensing 2024-04-25 |
On 4/4/24, consultant emailed facility that caregiver BJ could not work in the facility due to a disqualified background check. Caregiver BJ talked to background unit on 4/11/24 and stated she was working that day at the facility. Director confirmed on day of visit. | 2024-04-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-06 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 2.5 year old child was left on the playground alone for 8 minutes. All children must be supervised. |
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| Complaints 2023-06-22 |
2023-07-24 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider not in compliance with child supervision regulations. | ||
| Licensing 2023-05-23 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2023-05-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) In the 2.5's room, there are diapers/pull-ups being stored in children's cubbies accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of visit, present with children, 2 staff members had expired consent on file with the division. Making them unqualified and not counted in supervision by a qualified caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-21 |
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. | 2023-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, present with children, 5 staff members had expired consent on file with the division. Making them unqualified. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
The center shall equip each infant room with the following furnishings: A sanitizable changing table unless caregivers change all infants in their individual cribs | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-129(a)(3) Carpet within 2 ft of changing table |
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| Licensing 2022-07-13 |
Caregivers shall provide at least three (3) feet of space between cribs when occupied. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) Cribs touching while occupied. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-02 |
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. | 2021-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Two caregivers do not have consent forms filed with the division. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Occupied cribs in the Ladybug room are closer than 3 feet. |
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| 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 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) Children in the Summer Camp class did not wash hands after eating snack. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Garbage and refuse | 2021-06-03 |
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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. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Bottle in the Penguins room fridge not labeled with name, date or time made. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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