Elka Child Educational Center
1953 Georgia Street, Gary, IN
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PLJ Big Kids
- licensed capacity
- 32
- open each week
- 5 days
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About PLJ Big Kids
PLJ Big Kids is a licensed child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 32 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
PLJ Big Kids has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for PLJ Big Kids
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101622
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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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- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“1 staff member has expired First Aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“2 child files missing documentation of birth certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“3 child files missing documentation of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026
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
“4 child files missing documentation of physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“1 staff member missing documentation of drug test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about PLJ Big Kids
Is PLJ Big Kids 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 PLJ Big Kids last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has PLJ Big Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 5 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.
How many children can PLJ Big Kids care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does PLJ Big Kids accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are PLJ Big Kids' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does PLJ Big Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 321-3989 to ask.
What is PLJ Big Kids' phone number?
(219) 321-3989.
Where is PLJ Big Kids?
1025 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402. The nearest other daycare we list is A Genius Academy, 0.1 miles away.