Leslie D. Jung
Crete, IL 60417 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Empowered Minds Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 62
- open each week
- 6 days
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About
About Empowered Minds Child Care Center
Empowered Minds Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Dyer, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 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 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 10 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
- 62 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| 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 | 62 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Empowered Minds Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Empowered Minds Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 62 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100603
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Food and nutrition 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
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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- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“The two's bathroom is being used to store chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Desitin was within children's reach in the diaper table. It states Keep Out of Reach of Children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
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
“Three children do not have evidence of physical in their file (CD, AF, and AR)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(a) Persons who handle and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm running water and use disposable towels from a dispenser for drying or an electric hand dryer
“Paper towels in the kitchen were not in a dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“Two children do not have evidence of immunizations in their file (AF and AR)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Liquid (milk?) in the infant room is in a pouring pitcher and must be labeled with name of item and date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
“In the mixed age room there were 11 children ranging from infants-toddlers. The max group size if an infant is in a group is 8. The two's room had 13 children; the max group size for a group with a two year old in it is 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“One infant (G.M.) does not have feeding plan in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage
“Disposable towels were not available in the children's restroom across from the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Bottles are being labeled with the child's name only. Also need to label with date/time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“When consultant walked into the 4's classroom, there were 9 children with no caregiver. As consultant turned around to exit the room, the caregiver was walking into the room with a 10th child. The 9 children were not supervised while the caregiver was out of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Infant room had 8 children (ages infant-1) and one caregiver, making the ratio 8:1 instead of 8:2 as it should be. The 3's room ratio was 11:1 instead of 11:2 as it should be. When consultant walked into the 4's room, there were 9 children in the room, as consultant turned around, the caregiver was walking through the door way with another child. Previous to the caregiver coming back in the room, the ratio was 9:0 instead of 9:1 as it should have been.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
“The infant/toddler room has 11 children. 1 infant; 9 toddlers, and 1 three year old. If an infant is in the group, the max group size is 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
“Two's room has chairs stacked while children are awake.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-2 Licensing requirements
“Facility is licensed for 8 infants and toddlers. At time of visit there was 1 infant and 9 toddlers (one year olds) in the building”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
“Diapers are being stored in cubbies in the hallway, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At time of visit, the infant/toddler room had 11 children and 3 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Empowered Minds Child Care Center
Is Empowered Minds Child Care Center 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 Empowered Minds Child Care Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Empowered Minds Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Empowered Minds Child Care Center care for?
62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Empowered Minds Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Empowered Minds Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Empowered Minds Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 515-8011 to ask.
What is Empowered Minds Child Care Center's phone number?
(219) 515-8011.
Where is Empowered Minds Child Care Center?
15295 West 101st Avenue, Dyer, IN 46311. The nearest other daycare we list is Li'L Rascals, 3.3 miles away.