Learn-N-Play Kidcare
GARY, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressGARY, IN, 46404
CityGARY, IN 46404
CountyLAKE
Phone219-302-6736
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium6
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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GARY, IN, 46404, GARY, IN 46404
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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
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- 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: 7/23/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 4707/23/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child
A sibling group of four did not have an enrollment form in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/30/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/23/2025
470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) — The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door.
There was not a gate at the top of the basement stairwell. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/30/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 47011/19/2024
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
On 11/19/2024 upon arrival 18 kids of mixed ages were present in the daycare with one caregiver. The provider who would be the second caregiver was not inside of the home upon arrival. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/22/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47011/19/2024
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.
On 11/5/2024 20 kids of mixed ages were present at the daycare with three caregivers. Upon arrival on 11/19/2024 18 kids of mixed ages were present at the daycare with one caregiver. The provider who would be the second caregiver was not inside of the daycare home upon arrival. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/22/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47011/7/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a
Complaint on record. 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/25/2024
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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,319/month
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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: 1
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