Kids & Co. Childcare
CROWN POINT, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressCROWN POINT, IN, 46307
CountyLAKE
Phone219-308-6988
Operating details
Capacity16
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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CROWN POINT, IN, 46307, CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/20/2025
- High11
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 47010/20/2025
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
There is one staff member who has an unqualified status and is trying to get it expunged. The program still had 2 qualified staff members present upon arrival (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
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
Upon arrival there were 2 staff members who are not yet qualified in the system. They do not have files on premesis or background checks. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/3/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
There were several children missing physicals. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - High risk10/3/2024
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
Upon arrival there were 2 staff members who are not yet qualified in the system. They do not have files on premesis or background checks. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
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
Upon arrival there were 2 staff members who are not yet qualified in the system. They do not have files on premesis or background checks. No TB tests on premises. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is
Due to the staff members being not qualified during visit, the children were out of ratio with 12 children to 0 qualified staff. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) — Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio
Due to the staff members being not qualified during visit, the children were out of ratio with 12 children to 0 qualified staff. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - High risk10/3/2024
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
Upon arrival there were 2 staff members who are not yet qualified in the system. They do not have files on premesis or background checks. No drug on premises. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
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
Upon arrival there were 2 staff members who are not yet qualified in the system. They do not have files on premesis or background checks. No CPR on premises. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - Medium risk10/3/2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation
There were several children missing birth certificates Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
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
Upon arrival there were 2 staff members who are not yet qualified in the system. They do not have files on premesis or background checks. No tb tests on premises. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) — At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times
Upon arrival there were 2 staff members who are not yet qualified in the system. They do not have files on premesis or background checks. No CPR on premises. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) — The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.
Due to the staff members being not qualified during visit, the children were out of ratio with 12 children to 0 qualified staff. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
There were several chldren missing immunization records. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2024
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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,319/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CROWN POINT, LAKE County
- Capacity: 16
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 2
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