ABC Academy

HOBART, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity144
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address480 West 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN, 46342

CityHOBART, IN 46342

CountyLAKE

Phone219-945-0767

Operating details

Capacity144

License dateApril 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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480 West 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN, 46342, HOBART, IN 46342

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/4/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/4/2026

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

    The diaper cabinet in the orange room was unlocked and diaper cream stating keep out of reach of children was accessible to children. In the red room, cleaning wipes were under the cabinet behind an unlocked door and disinfecting wipes were near the bathroom door. Both items state "Keep out of reach of children" but were accessible to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/17/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 4702/4/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-143(g) — A toilet must be in a room with a door that opens directly into the toddler room

    The infant/toddler room does not have a toilet in the restroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/7/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 4702/4/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-109 — Garbage and refuse

    In the red room, the trash can had food in it and did not have a lid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/23/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 4702/4/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance

    duplicate Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 4702/4/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance

    The kitchen, red room and blue room are missing baseboards making the walls not able to be sanitized. The faucet on the kitchen sink (right hand side) is broken. Toilets throughout the buildling are not working (school age, ocean room). Ceiling tiles throughout the building appear to have water damage and need to be replaced. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/11/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline

    A child's cot was kicked by staff while the child was laying on it. Child's blanket was then snatched and child was aggessively turned over. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/26/2025
  2. High riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) — Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regard

    Inappropriate discipline was reported to owner and director, the hotline was not called. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/9/2025
  3. High riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect

    Inappropriate discipline was reported to owner and director, licensing was not contacted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/26/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4705/19/2025

    470 IAC 34.7-13

    Complaint on record. 470 IAC 34.7-13 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/23/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4701/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance

    Blue room, red room, and kitchen are missing baseboards, thus making the walls unsantizable. Classroom restrooms are also missing baseboards. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/7/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 4701/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance

    In the blue room, the sink is leaking into a bucket on the floor; in the red room, the bathroom sinks are not caulked appropriately to the wall. The infant room doorknob is broken. Restrooms in the big room are "out of order". These restrooms are used to configure licensing number and need to be repaired in order to keep license number as is. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/7/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping

    Male infant, MW, (dob 7/22/23) was sleeping on the floor on a boppy pillow with bib on. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2025

2024

  1. High riskStandard 47010/17/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    2 year old child fell asleep with a rock in his mouth. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/21/2024
  2. Medium riskStandard 47010/8/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48

    Complaint on record. 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/25/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

18Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: HOBART, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 144
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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