Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Academy
5050 SUITE A VERMONT STREET, GARY, IN 46409Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 13% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 3 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 4, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Twelve (12) Hours of Continuing Education Approved by the Division
Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, ca
- The Operator of a Child Care Ministry That Cares for Children Who Are Less Than
1 staff member missing documentation of safe sleep training.
- The Operator of a Child Care Ministry Registered Under Section 2 of This Chapter
Child files missing signed parent notice.
- Each Childcare Provider Shall Have Certification in Pediatric CPR
Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each child At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.
- Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0
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