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Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2
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About Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2
Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 is a child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-100571-B
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 16 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
Oct 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
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: Oct 25, 2024
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
“Child files missing signed parent notices.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
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
“Staff member missing documentation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
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
“Bucket of paint primer in entry way hallway accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
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: Oct 25, 2024
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
“Child files missing signed parent notices.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
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
“Staff member missing documentation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
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
“Bucket of paint primer in entry way hallway accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-298 Cooking and baking equipment
“At time of visit, oven present in kitchen missing front cover, safety issue concern.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
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
“At time of visit, 3 staff without proof of universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-298 Cooking and baking equipment
“At time of visit, oven present in kitchen missing front cover, safety issue concern.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
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
“At time of visit, playground by trailer one has trap showing through mulch, poses a tripping hazard to children/staff. On playground between trailer 2 and 3, excessive weeds growing over playground and equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“At time of visit, items present in kitchen were open without dates labeled on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
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: Dec 1, 2023
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) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
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: Dec 2, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
“At time of visit, no kitchen cleaning schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
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
“At time of visit, 1 student missing signed parent notice in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-298 Cooking and baking equipment
“At time of visit, oven present in kitchen missing front cover, safety issue concern.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
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
“At time of visit, 3 staff without proof of universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-298 Cooking and baking equipment
“At time of visit, oven present in kitchen missing front cover, safety issue concern.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
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
“At time of visit, playground by trailer one has trap showing through mulch, poses a tripping hazard to children/staff. On playground between trailer 2 and 3, excessive weeds growing over playground and equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“At time of visit, items present in kitchen were open without dates labeled on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
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: Dec 1, 2023
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) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
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: Dec 2, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
“At time of visit, no kitchen cleaning schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
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
“At time of visit, 1 student missing signed parent notice in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2
Is Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 licensed?
Yes. Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
Does Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 427-1482 to ask.
What is Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2's phone number?
(219) 427-1482.
Where is Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2?
5050 Vermont Street, Gary, IN 46409. The nearest other daycare we list is Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #3, under 0.1 miles away.