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CARE, Inc Learning Center

301 E 8th St, Michigan City IN 46360 · License #527610 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 60 childrenAges 2 yr – 12 yr3-Star programLast inspected May 7, 2026
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Director
Jacqueline Allison
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Address
301 E 8th St, Michigan City IN 46360 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF ProviderOn My Way Pre-K

Ages served

Two (10)Three-Twelve (50)
  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 60 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
14
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
May 7, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 20, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 10, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r) · Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas

    No cleaning schedule/checklist posted/utilized in kitchen

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(4) · The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Weekly menus

    Current menus not posted for parents

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-76(a)(2) · A current weekly menu shall be planned one (1) week in advance and posted as follows: In the kitchen

    Current menus not posted in kitchen

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(1) · The center shall post the following items: Hand washing procedures at each adult sink area

    Hand washing procedures missing at handwashing sink in kitchen

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 10, 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 with expired fingerprints (ex 8/26/23)

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) · Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food

    No aprons available in kitchen

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-323 · Approved plumbing system materials

    School age classroom has a portable sink -not approved for use

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-323 · Approved plumbing system materials

    School age classroom has a portable sink -not approved for use

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) · The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

    Hand santizer on desk in preschool classroom. Hand sanitizer in drawer under swipe machine. Paint can acessible in school age classroom closet.

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a) · The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference

    No Retail Food Establishment Guide located in kitchen

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-145(a) · The center shall keep school age children separated from younger children at all times except as in subsection (d) and section 49(f) of this rule

    School age children combined with preschool children upon arrival. Center opens at 7, consultant arrived at 8:24am

    Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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Jul 28, 2023 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 10, 2024 inspection noted: “No cleaning schedule/checklist posted/utilized in kitchen” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 10, 2024 inspection noted: “Current menus not posted for parents” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 10, 2024 inspection noted: “Current menus not posted in kitchen” — 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