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Mother's Little Tots LLC

GARY, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity51
Est. price$675/mo

Contact information

Address1319 Grant St, Gary, IN, 46404

CityGARY, IN 46404

CountyLAKE

Phone219-256-1373

Operating details

Capacity51

License dateJuly 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1319 Grant St, Gary, IN, 46404, GARY, IN 46404

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Questions to ask on a tour

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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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/4/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4704/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tubercul

    3 staff members missing documentation of annual TB test results. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/11/2025
  2. High riskStandard 4704/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-34(1) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: At least one (1) caregiver must be trained annually in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours

    4 staff members missing current CPR training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/11/2025
  3. High riskStandard 4704/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employmen

    4 staff members missing current First Aid training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/11/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

4Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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

$675/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 51
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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