Breanne Clark

MERRILLVILLE, INLicensed HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

AddressMERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410

CityMERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

CountyLAKE

Phone317-748-8067

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJanuary 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. 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: 11/12/2025

  • High4
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 47011/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies

    Cleaning supplies accesible to the children in the laundry room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/15/2025

2024

  1. High riskStandard 47010/16/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) — Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio

    Staff member that was present at the time the consultant arrived at the home is not on ILEAD and has no documentations on file. Therefore the home was out of ratio because there were no qualified staff members at the time the consultant arrived. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/16/2024
  2. Medium risk10/16/2024

    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

    Staff member that was present at the time the consultant arrived at the home is not on ILEAD and has no documentations on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/16/2024
  3. High riskStandard 47010/16/2024

    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

    Staff member that was present at the time the consultant arrived at the home is not on ILEAD and has no documentations on file. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/16/2024
  4. Medium riskStandard 47010/16/2024

    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

    Staff member that was present at the time the consultant arrived at the home is not on ILEAD and has no documentations on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/16/2024
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/16/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies

    There are a lot of medicines, prescriptions, and cleaning supplies throughout the home. Under the kitchen sink, under the bathroom sink, and in the living room. All is accessible to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/16/2024
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/16/2024

    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

    Staff member that was present at the time the consultant arrived at the home is not on ILEAD and has no documentations on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/16/2024
  7. High risk10/16/2024

    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

    Staff member that was present at the time the consultant arrived at the home is not on ILEAD and has no documentations on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/16/2024
  8. High riskStandard 47010/16/2024

    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

    Staff member that was present at the time the consultant arrived at the home is not on ILEAD and has no documentations on file. Therefore the home was out of ratio because there were no qualified staff members at the time the consultant arrived. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/16/2024
  9. Medium riskStandard 47010/16/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) — Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets

    There are no outlet covers on the outlets in living room and in school room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/23/2024
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/16/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills

    The provider could not find the fire drill document at the time of visit. It was not on premises. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/23/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

11Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,319/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: MERRILLVILLE, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 2

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