House of Love Daycare
GARY, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressGARY, IN, 46404
CityGARY, IN 46404
CountyLAKE
Phone773-398-5234
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateOctober 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High10
- Medium4
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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GARY, IN, 46404, GARY, IN 46404
Questions to ask on a tour
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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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/4/2025
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk9/4/2025
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
On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check (fingerprints) being completed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/20/2025 - Medium risk9/4/2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — 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: an individual who: is employed
On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/21/2025 - High riskStandard 4709/4/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-35(a) — The caregiver shall report immediately suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect, or child exploitation to Child Protective Services or local law enforcement.
On 8/19/2025 a caregiver observed a knot on a child and did not immediately report to DCS or local law enforcement. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/19/2025 - High riskStandard 4709/4/2025
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
On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. A current consent to release form is needed for one caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/2/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/16/2025
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 is needed for the licensee. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/21/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/16/2025
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
One caregiver did not have a physical in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/18/2025
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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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- 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
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: GARY, LAKE County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 2
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