Secret's Loving Care 2.0
HAMMOND, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressHAMMOND, IN, 46320
CountyLAKE
Phone219-201-1451
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/19/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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HAMMOND, IN, 46320, HAMMOND, IN 46320
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/19/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 47011/19/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) — If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element
THere were several space heaters in use in the home that were accessible to the children Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/4/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/19/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-43(a) — A separate bed, cot, mat, or sleeping bag shall be provided for each child.
When consultant arrived, there was a child asleep on the couch, provider moved child to another chair/couch to sleep on. The consultant asked if provider had nap mats and then the provider moved child to nap mat Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/4/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/19/2025
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
The cleaners under the sink are accessible to children as well as a few items around the home such as wipes, lotions, creams, etc. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/4/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/19/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
There is exercise equipment in the childcare area that the children have access to and they would be able to climb on - There was a vent cover in the bathroom that needs to be replaced so a child doesn't injure themselves on this. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/4/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/19/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) — The electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. There must not be exposed or uninsulated wiring. If used, extension cords shall not be overloaded or over six (6) feet in length
There were several extension cords in the home that were strung across the floor, for christmas tree, heaters, and in bathroom that would pose as a hazard to children Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/4/2025
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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
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: HAMMOND, LAKE County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 2
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