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Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services
3300 W 15th Ave, Gary IN 46404 · License #627891 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Renetta Stalling Knighten
- Phone
- (219) 484-5523
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 3300 W 15th Ave, Gary IN 46404 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 28 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 3-4.7-33(3) · All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
1 staff member has expired First Aid training.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) · 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: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
1 staff member has expired Universal Precautions training.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) · A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of drug tests.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(3)(c) · All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have reading skills to be able to read the following: First aid and emergency evacuation directives
At time of visit, 1 staff missing first aid training in file.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) · Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
At time of visit, 4 staff with expired/missing TB tests from file.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) · In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
At time of visit, 4 staff missing annual in-service hours.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) · In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
At time of visit, 2 staff missing health and safety modules.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) · Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
At time of visit, 6 student missing physical exam form.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) · Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
At time of visit, 4 staff missing proof of orientation training in file.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) · Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
At time of visit, 3 staff missing proof of physical exam.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) · In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of education from file.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 · Staff hygiene
At time of visit, staff did not wear hair net, apron and gloves to serve food.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) · 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: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
At time of visit, 1 staff with expired universal precaution training in file.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) · During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
At time of visit, 3 staff with missing or expired child abuse and neglect training on file.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
At time of visit, 2 students missing information on doctor/dentist
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 30, 2025 inspection noted: “1 staff member has expired First Aid training.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 30, 2025 inspection noted: “1 staff member has expired Universal Precautions training.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 5, 2023 inspection noted: “At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of drug tests.” — 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