Jeffries Childcare
Gary, IN 46404 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4.3· 23 reviews
The Village Academy
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 4 days
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About
About The Village Academy
The Village Academy is a licensed child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 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 10 rules across 2 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
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Village Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Village Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100938
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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: Feb 27, 2026
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
“1 staff member missing documentation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
“At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At time of visit, outside of the bathroom is a janitorial cart with cleaning supplies in reach of students.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At time of visit, janitorial closet was propped open giving access to the boiler room, chemicals etc.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“At time of visit, 1 staff missing physical exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
“At time of visit, 2 staff missing annual in-service training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
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
“At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of drug test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“At time of visit, 1 staff with expired/missing child abuse and neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“At time of visit, 1 staff missing universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Village Academy
Is The Village 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 The Village Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Village Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 The Village Academy care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Village Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Village Academy's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Village Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 512-0175 to ask.
What is The Village Academy's phone number?
(219) 512-0175.
Where is The Village Academy?
4030 West 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46406. The nearest other daycare we list is Greater Faith Community Ministry, 0.2 miles away.