Cherry's House Of Champions Daycare

GARY, INLicensed HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

AddressGARY, IN, 46404

CityGARY, IN 46404

CountyLAKE

Phone773-398-5234

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJanuary 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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GARY, IN, 46404, GARY, IN 46404

Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  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: 10/17/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47010/17/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(c) — Each room of the home where child care services are provided is required to have at least two (2) means of escape (this may include one (1) window and one (1) door).

    There was plastic on one of the windows of the room used for childcare. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/17/2025

    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

    A physical is needed for one caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/17/2025

    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

    A can of paint was accessible in the cabinet under the kitchen sink. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2025

    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.

    Upon arrival fifteen kids of mixed ages were present. One kid was of school age. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/16/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/9/2024

    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

    Two kids did not have current immunization records in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/30/2024
  2. Medium-Low risk10/9/2024

    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

    One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/30/2024
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/9/2024

    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

    One caregiver did not have a physical in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/30/2024
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/9/2024

    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

    Five kids did not have a physical in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/30/2024
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/9/2024

    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

    The licensee and two caregivers did not have a current TB test or chest X-Ray in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/30/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
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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 Indianasee 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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