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Children of Israel Day Care

7201 West 25th Avenue, Gary, IN 464064.7· 82 reviews

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About Children of Israel Day Care

Children of Israel Day Care is a child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Status: Registered with the state and operating
License type: Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number: #RM-101212-A

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Summary

25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 25 visits · 21 rules in all · 20 corrected

Staff training and qualifications 7
Safe sleep 4
Background checks 4
Records and paperwork 3
Safety and hazards 1
Discipline and child guidance 1
Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
  “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
  “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
  Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
  “Three kids did not have a signed parent notice in the file.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
- Safety and hazards
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
  “One of the swings on the swing set in the outdoor play area was not properly secured to the swing set.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
Apr 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
  “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
  “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
  Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
- Records and paperwork
  IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
  “Three kids did not have a signed parent notice in the file.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
- Safety and hazards
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
  “One of the swings on the swing set in the outdoor play area was not properly secured to the swing set.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
- Safe sleep
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Upon arrival in infant room, there was a 4 month old female asleep in a bouncer with a blanket.”
- Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
  “Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
  “One staff member present with children did not have fingerprints on file.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
  “Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Infant teacher did not have safe sleep training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
  “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Upon arrival in infant room, there was a 4 month old female asleep in a bouncer with a blanket.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
  “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
  “One staff member present with children did not have a consent form on file.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
Oct 3, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
- Safe sleep
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Upon arrival in infant room, there was a 4 month old female asleep in a bouncer with a blanket.”
- Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
  “Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
  “One staff member present with children did not have fingerprints on file.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
  “Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Infant teacher did not have safe sleep training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
  “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Upon arrival in infant room, there was a 4 month old female asleep in a bouncer with a blanket.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
  “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
  “One staff member present with children did not have a consent form on file.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

Show 15 earlier visits

Oct 3, 2025Visit9 rules cited
- Safe sleep
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Upon arrival in infant room, there was a 4 month old female asleep in a bouncer with a blanket.”
- Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
  “Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
  “One staff member present with children did not have fingerprints on file.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
  “Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Infant teacher did not have safe sleep training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
  “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Upon arrival in infant room, there was a 4 month old female asleep in a bouncer with a blanket.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
  “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
  “One staff member present with children did not have a consent form on file.”
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
  “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
  “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
- Discipline and child guidance
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
  “Child Abuse and Neglect”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
  “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “1 staff member present in the infant room at time of inspection does not have documentation of Safe Sleep training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
  “7 staff members missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
May 13, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
  “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
  “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
- Discipline and child guidance
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
  “Child Abuse and Neglect”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
  “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “1 staff member present in the infant room at time of inspection does not have documentation of Safe Sleep training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
  “7 staff members missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
  “Three children missing immunization records.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
  “Seven children missing parent's notice.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
Jun 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
  “Three children missing immunization records.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
  “Seven children missing parent's notice.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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