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My Safari Preparatory Academy

3931 Broadway, Gary, IN 464094.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
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About My Safari Preparatory Academy

My Safari Preparatory Academy is a licensed child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

My Safari Preparatory Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for My Safari Preparatory Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
90 children
License number
#126408
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “The janitors closet with chemicals accessible to the children was unlocked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

  2. Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “One staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “4s/5s room out of ratio 11 children to 0 Qualified caregivers.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “3 staff members missing in person First Aid training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Background checks

      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 present with children does not have a consent form on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “3 child files are missing physical examinations”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-34(1) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: At least one (1) caregiver must be trained annually in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours of operation and with children on field trips

      “3 staff members missing in person CPR training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

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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FAQ

Questions about My Safari Preparatory Academy

Is My Safari Preparatory 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 My Safari Preparatory Academy last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has My Safari Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 My Safari Preparatory Academy care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does My Safari Preparatory Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are My Safari Preparatory Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does My Safari Preparatory Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 884-1970 to ask.

What is My Safari Preparatory Academy's phone number?

(219) 884-1970.

Where is My Safari Preparatory Academy?

3931 Broadway, Gary, IN 46409. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery Zone of Learning, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).