ABC Academy
HOBART, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
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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Location
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480 West 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN, 46342, HOBART, IN 46342
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
- 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 - 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.
(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
$1,120/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: HOBART, LAKE County
- Capacity: 144
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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