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GARY, INLicensed HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$1,394/mo

Contact information

AddressGARY, IN, 46404

CityGARY, IN 46404

CountyLAKE

Phone219-805-5558

Operating details

Capacity8

License dateMarch 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/6/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • 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: 9/6/2024

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4709/6/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) — Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguishe

    A fire extinguisher is needed in the kitchen. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/8/2024
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4709/6/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) — Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not

    A smoke detector is needed at the top of the basement stairwell. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/8/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

2Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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

$1,394/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GARY, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 8
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 2

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