Nanu's Helping Hands II Inc.

HAMMOND, INLicensed HomeLicensed

5.0based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$1,319/mo

Contact information

AddressHAMMOND, IN, 46327

CityHAMMOND, IN 46327

CountyLAKE

Phone219-666-4643

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJuly 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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HAMMOND, IN, 46327, HAMMOND, IN 46327

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. 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: 5/7/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(1) — An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Attend an orientation training arranged or approved by the CDFC

    New work present with no fingerprints/ background check in Ilead. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) — Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or

    Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.2-7(a) — Direct child care providers shall feed infants and toddlers according to their dietary needs and shall hold infants during bottle feedings until they demonstrate their ability to hold their own bottles

    Infant had boddle propped with a blanket in crib and infant swaddled. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-35(a) — The caregiver shall report immediately suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect, or child exploitation to Child Protective Services or local law enforcement.

    New worker does not have Child abuse and neglect training in file. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk5/7/2026

    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

    New worker present does not have drug screen results in file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.2-7(c) — Direct child care providers shall not prop feeding bottles

    Infant had bottle propped with a blanket in crib and swaddled. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) — At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times

    New Worker present does not have CPR certification. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  8. High risk5/7/2026

    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

    New worker present doesnot have concent in ILead. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-44(a) — The child care home must keep a Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent in the child care home

    new worker does not have First Aid certification. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-44(b) — The caregiver must maintain a first aid kit (as recommended by the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent), including, but not limited to, syrup of ipecac with current date, in the child care home

    Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    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

    New worker present has not had physical in file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  12. High riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    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

    New worker doesnot have sex offereder check in file. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification b

    new worker present without first aid or CPR trianing in file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  14. Medium-Low riskStandard 4705/7/2026

    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

    New work present doesnot have TB test results in file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4705/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-18-19(3) — The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility, which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Staff records

    Staff records not available upon request Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/8/2025
  2. Medium risk5/7/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-18(a) — A licensee shall keep records regarding each child in the control and care of the licensee as the division requires and shall report to the division, upon request, the facts the division requires with reference to children

    Children records not available upon request Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/8/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

16Total Violations
14Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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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About this daycare

  • Location: HAMMOND, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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