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GARY, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressGARY, IN, 46404
CityGARY, IN 46404
CountyLAKE
Phone219-805-5558
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJuly 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- 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
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2025
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 4706/11/2025
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
During the visit fourteen kids were present with one caregiver. The child to staff ratio should be 14:2. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/16/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4705/15/2025
470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) — The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door.
There was not a gate in front of the basement stairwell. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/15/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4705/15/2025
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
Items were accessible in the shed in the outdoor fenced in play area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/16/2025 - High riskStandard 4705/15/2025
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
Upon arrival one caregiver was present with 12 kids of mixed ages. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/1/2025
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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,319/month
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About this daycare
- Location: GARY, LAKE County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 0
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