Love Is The Key Child Care

PORTAGE, INLicensed HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$1,319/mo

Contact information

AddressPORTAGE, IN, 46368

CityPORTAGE, IN 46368

CountyPORTER

Phone219-798-2616

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJanuary 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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PORTAGE, IN, 46368, PORTAGE, IN 46368

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: 11/6/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk11/6/2025

    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

    One caregivers fingerprints expired on 6/17/2024. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 47011/6/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children

    Wood planks were accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/26/2025

2024

  1. High risk11/1/2024

    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

    A national criminal history check is needed for a household member that has turned 18 years of age and one caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/13/2024
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 47011/1/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification b

    Current CPR and Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee and caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/2/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 47011/1/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age

    A current TB test is needed for the licensee, caregivers and one household member. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/23/2024
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 47011/1/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certi

    A physical is needed for a household member that has turned 18 years of age. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/23/2024
  5. High riskStandard 47011/1/2024

    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 a household member that has turned 18 years of age. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/17/2024
  6. Medium risk11/1/2024

    IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider

    A drug screen is needed for a household member that has turned 18 years of age. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/23/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

10Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,319/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: PORTAGE, PORTER County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 2

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