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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
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (219) 595-0067
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
2012-02-11 00:26:55
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| 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 2024-08-20 |
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. Because they were not dropped off to the correct designated person, the child was at a ratio of 1:0. | 2024-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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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. Because they were not dropped off to the correct designated person, the child was not supervised by a caregiver. | 2024-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2024-08-20 |
CP has expired fingerprints. | 2024-08-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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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 2024-04-25 |
In the 3's room, a child was napping with their head covered by their blanket. | 2024-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Rest periods |
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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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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Building maintenance | 2021-06-07 |
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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 |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Freezer 1 has a broken thermometer, freezer 2 missing thermometer. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Infant/toddler rooms; general | 2021-06-02 |
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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. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-06-02 |
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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. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2021-06-12 |
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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. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2021-06-02 |
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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. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-24 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-07-24 |
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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) |
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| Licensing 2019-09-17 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2019-09-18 |
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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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| Licensing 2019-09-17 |
Infant Feeding | 2019-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Staff did not follow infant feeding plan. |
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| Complaints 2019-09-05 |
2020-03-09 | |
| Type of correction needed: infant feeding plan and breast milk storage and preparation procedures not followed | ||
| Licensing 2019-06-05 |
Disposable towels in a dispenser or electrical hand dryersthat operate at a maximum temperature of one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit shall be within reach of the children by the sinks. If the center uses electrical hand dryers, they must provide one (1) for each sink | 2019-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(j) Paper towel roll resting on top of paper towel dispenser in Ants room. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-05 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hoppers:Vaseline in child's cubby in reach of children.Caterpillar:Sunscreen in child's cubby in raech of children.Pandas:Purse under sink in unlocked cabinet behind child deterrant.Penguins:Handsanitizer in fridge.Diaper rash paste sitting on top of toilet in bathroom.Ducklings:Purse under sink.Purse under cabinet by fridge.Ladybugs:Purse under sink. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-05 |
Building maintenance | 2019-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Bees:Bathroom light not working.Bunnies:Bathroom sink not sealed to wall.Paint on door frame missing.SA:Girls and boys bathrooms have paint missing on wood trim around mirrors.Koalas:Bathroom light not working.Ants: Hole in wall under soap dispenser.Ladybugs:Damage to shelf cabinetry to left of Refrigerator. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-05 |
Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow | 2019-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-342 Water temperature measuring 69.4F. All handwashing sinks must measure between 100 and 120F. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-13 |
Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document | 2019-05-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) Fire drills were not being conducted monthly during winter months per documentation and director. |
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| Complaints 2018-06-18 |
2018-10-26 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with handling of hazardous materials and chemicals. | ||
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