MY LITTLE DARLINGS DAY CARE
MARION, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressMARION, IN, 46953
CityMARION, IN 46953
CountyGRANT
Phone765-673-0493
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateApril 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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MARION, IN, 46953, MARION, IN 46953
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/18/2026
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 4703/18/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) — The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home
No documentation provided at the time of inspection that the local fire department was notified. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/26/2026 - High riskStandard 4703/18/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) — Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
The program did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the program. They had zero qualified caregivers with eight children ages six months to age four. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4703/18/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) — Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets
An exposed outlet cover detached from the wall within reach of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/26/2026 - High riskStandard 4703/18/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) — Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio
The program did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the program. They had zero qualified caregivers with eight children ages six months to age four. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/26/2026 - High risk3/18/2026
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
HS and ST has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/26/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4702/5/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) — The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.
Maximum capacity on license is 12, 14 children ages 7 months - 5 years old were present at time of inspection. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/17/2025 - Medium-High risk2/5/2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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.
Consultant arrived at nap time. There was a seven month old female asleep in a portacrib with a bib on, with a bottle and a blanket in her crib. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/17/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,319/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MARION, GRANT County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 0
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