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Gary, IN 46409 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Destiny Dreamer’s Academy
- licensed capacity
- 96
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Destiny Dreamer’s Academy
Destiny Dreamer’s Academy is a licensed child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 96 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Destiny Dreamer’s Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Destiny Dreamer’s Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 96 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101003
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 19 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Food and nutrition 4
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 2
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Sep 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for D.B.”
Aug 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
“At time of visit, one staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
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, one staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
Jul 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Some items in restroom were not sanitizable: 2s room - toilet brush 3s room - broom/dust pan 1s room - sippy cups”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“2s room out of ratio with 4 children and 0 Qualified caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
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.
“Two staff members present with children have expired fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
- Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the twos room there was a mop being stored in the bathroom. In the ones room, there was a mop and broom, cups on a drying rack, medication, and dawn dish soap being stored in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the kitchen, there were containers of cereal, animal crackers, cookies, cheese crackers, veggie straws, vanilla wafers, and syrup that were opened but not labeled or dated. In the ones room, there was a gallon of expired chocolate milk.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“Staff files missing signed orientation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“There were multiple items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" that were accessible to children: Twos room - toilet bowl cleaner underneath sink in bathroom Ones room - medication, dawn dish soap, baby powder, baby body wash, diaper rash cream, inhaler, and gas relief medication in drawer in bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
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
“One staff member missing TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-88 Medication
“In ones room, there was triamcinolone acetonide ointment, an inhaler, and gas relief medication being stored in an unlocked drawer that is accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
“Staff files missing annual evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
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
“One staff member missing current First Aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“In the Infant room, there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator or the freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“N/A DUPLICATE”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“There was a situation that occured where a teacher used innapropriate discipline by having a child stand in the corner with books on their head.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
May 10, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3- 4.7-55”
Apr 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3- 4.7-55”
- Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Destiny Dreamer’s Academy
Is Destiny Dreamer’s Academy licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Destiny Dreamer’s Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Destiny Dreamer’s Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 16 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Destiny Dreamer’s Academy care for?
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Destiny Dreamer’s Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Destiny Dreamer’s Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Destiny Dreamer’s Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 644-6748 to ask.
What is Destiny Dreamer’s Academy's phone number?
(219) 644-6748.
Where is Destiny Dreamer’s Academy?
4955 Broadway St, Gary, IN 46409. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dreamers Childcare, 0.3 miles away.