Dree's Playhouse and Learning Center

GARY, INLicensed HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$1,319/mo

Contact information

AddressGARY, IN, 46407

CityGARY, IN 46407

CountyLAKE

Phone219-201-2231

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/31/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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GARY, IN, 46407, GARY, IN 46407

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/31/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 4707/31/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch

    Four kids did not have a physical in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/14/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/31/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch

    Two kids did not have immunization records in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/14/2025
  3. Medium risk7/31/2025

    IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation

    Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. Four kids did not have state form 50548 in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/14/2025
  4. High riskStandard 4707/31/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) yea

    A consent to release form needs to be submitted for one caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/31/2025
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/31/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child

    Three kids did not have a signed emergency release form in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/14/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

9Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,319/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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