Happy Days Childcare-North

MERRILLVILLE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity107
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address6111 Harrison St., Suite 145, Merrillville, IN, 46410

CityMERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

CountyLAKE

Phone219-980-5437

Operating details

Capacity107

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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6111 Harrison St., Suite 145, Merrillville, IN, 46410, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/21/2025

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

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/21/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety

    The lock on the smurf playground is rusty and can not be opened if needed to be for an emergency. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/1/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/21/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    In the carebear classroom, sani-spray was located under the sink, accessible to children. In the smurfts, disinfectant spray is under the diaper table and is accessible to children. These items state keep out of reach of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/21/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 47010/21/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-109 — Garbage and refuse

    Pooh Bears room did not have a lid on the trash can with diapers in it. In the Muppets room, the trash can had food refuse but no lid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/21/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 47010/21/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms

    The bathrooms in the Smurfs room do not vent. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/1/2025

2024

  1. High riskStandard 47010/9/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage

    Infant bottles can not be prepped in the classroom. All food preparation areas must have a 3 compartment sink used exclusively for food prep. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/9/2024
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/9/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children

    In the kitchen hallway, there is a 5 gallon bucket of dishwashing liquid and the key was left in the chemical storage room. Because the hallway door is unlocked and kitchen door is open, everything in the kitchen that states keep out of reach of children must be kept out of reach of children (bleach, etc). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/9/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 47010/9/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-94(n) — There shall be a soft sanitizable pad on the table with a clean strip of waterproof, disposable paper to cover the entire pad. Caregivers shall place a new, waterproof, paper strip on the pad after each diaper change

    Diaper pad in the pooh bear's room is torn, making it not santizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/9/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: MERRILLVILLE, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 107
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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