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Elka Child Educational Center, Inc
1953 Georgia Street, Gary IN 46407 · License #166362 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Ashley Eaves
- Phone
- (219) 882-3552
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 1953 Georgia Street, Gary IN 46407 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 153 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
In the infant bathroom, there were items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" that were within reach: lysol spray, hand lotion, febreze spray.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 · Child grouping policies
Upon consultants arrival, there were two school aged children being grouped with children in the fours/fives room.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
In the toddler room bathroom, there were items being stored that cannot be stored in the bathroom: plunger, broom, dustpan, aprons, and toys/supplies in a storage closet.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon consultants arrival into the infant room, the caregiver was outside of the classroom in the bathroom, therefore the children were not being directly supervised by the caregiver.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon consultants arrival, ones room was out of ratio 6 children to 1 caregiver.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(2) · Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: The centers policy on confidentiality of childrens records
Staff member was not following confidentiality policy.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
- Violation
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.
At time of visit, 1 staff present with children, with expired consent on file with the division. (CC-3.8.2022).
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 25, 2025 inspection noted: “In the infant bathroom, there were items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" that were within reach: lysol spray, hand lotion, febreze spray.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Upon consultants arrival, there were two school aged children being grouped with children in the fours/fives room.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 25, 2025 inspection noted: “In the toddler room bathroom, there were items being stored that cannot be stored in the bathroom: plunger, broom, dustpan, aprons, and toys/supplies in a stora…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error