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Gary, IN 46408 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Village Academy West
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About The Village Academy West
The Village Academy West is a child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
The Village Academy West has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Village Academy West
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-102067-A
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date.
“Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date.
“Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
- Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Nov 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
May 8, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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
“3 staff members missing documentation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
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
“2 child files missing signed parent's notice.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“Infant caregiver is missing documentation of safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
“Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
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)”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
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: May 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
May 8, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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
“3 staff members missing documentation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
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
“2 child files missing signed parent's notice.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“Infant caregiver is missing documentation of safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
“Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
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)”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
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: May 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Village Academy West
Is The Village Academy West licensed?
Yes. The Village Academy West is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Village Academy West last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Village Academy West had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 The Village Academy West accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Village Academy West's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Village Academy West cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 883-2060 to ask.
What is The Village Academy West's phone number?
(219) 883-2060.
Where is The Village Academy West?
3935 Cleveland St, Gary, IN 46408. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.