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Granger, IN 46530 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Starz Academy 1
- licensed capacity
- 186
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Starz Academy 1
Starz Academy 1 is a licensed child care center in Granger, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 186 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 186 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 186 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Starz Academy 1 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Starz Academy 1
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 186 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #126287
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 14, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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Nov 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Address for persons authorized to pick up child not included in enrollment application.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-139(b) Staff shall cover, date, and refrigerate open containers of food. Caregivers shall use or discard the contents of opened jars within twenty-four (24) hours
“Green beans, strawberries, gravy, and pepperoni not labeled with date pepperoni in fridge.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“Maintanance room in school age room containing hazards (paint, maintenance chemicals, cleaning chemicals, etc) unlocked.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-136 Breast Milk
“Program self reported that on 4/15/25 a child was given the wrong breastmilk.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with Infant Feeding Plan rules”
Nov 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Three month old infant using Merlin sleep sack that restricts movement”
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 with expired fingerprints”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Three month old infant using Merlin sleep sack that restricts movement”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
Nov 20, 2024Visit3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Three month old infant using Merlin sleep sack that restricts movement”
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 with expired fingerprints”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Three month old infant using Merlin sleep sack that restricts movement”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
Oct 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring
“Sensory tables covered or not filled with equipment for measuing/pouring in multiple classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper
“Paint and paper readily available to children missing at art easels in all classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“Toilet bowl cleaner acessible to children under sink in Prek 1. Baskets of sunscreens labeled "Keep out of reach of Children" acessible in school age classroom. Shaving cream acessible in PreK 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Toilets in the Prek 1 classroom need resealed to the floor”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“Five staff members missing updated universal percautions trainings”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Starz Academy 1
Is Starz Academy 1 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 Starz Academy 1 last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on November 14, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Starz Academy 1 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Starz Academy 1 care for?
186, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Starz Academy 1 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Starz Academy 1's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Starz Academy 1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 277-5501 to ask.
What is Starz Academy 1's phone number?
(574) 277-5501.
Where is Starz Academy 1?
13377 St. Rd. 23, Granger, IN 46530. The nearest other daycare we list is Lorena Wilson, 0.6 miles away.