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My Safari Preparatory Academy

3931 Broadway, Gary IN 46409 · License #167486 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 90 childrenAges 12 yr3-Star programLast inspected Apr 21, 2026
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Director
Patricia A. Bell
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Address
3931 Broadway, Gary IN 46409 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF ProviderOn My Way Pre-K

Ages served

30 Months-Twelve (90)
  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 90 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
8
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Apr 21, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    The janitors closet with chemicals accessible to the children was unlocked.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2026

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Apr 4, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 29, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

    3 child files are missing physical examinations

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2024

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May 29, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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.

    One staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file.

    Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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May 29, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    470 IAC 3-4.7-34(1) · Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: At least one (1) caregiver must be trained annually in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours of operation and with children on field trips

    3 staff members missing in person CPR training

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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May 29, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    4s/5s room out of ratio 11 children to 0 Qualified caregivers.

    Corrected by May 30, 2024

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May 29, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

    3 staff members missing in person First Aid training

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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May 29, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    One staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file.

    Corrected by Jun 13, 2024

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 21, 2026 inspection noted: “The janitors closet with chemicals accessible to the children was unlocked.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 29, 2024 inspection noted: “3 child files are missing physical examinations” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 29, 2024 inspection noted: “One staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file.” — what has changed since then?

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