Cribs to Crayons Childcare
MICHIGAN CITY, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressMICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360
CountyLAPORTE
Phone219-249-2412
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJuly 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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MICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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: 10/15/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 47010/15/2025
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
A lawn mower was accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/15/2025 - High riskStandard 47010/15/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) — The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home
One kid did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/15/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/16/2025
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
A current TB test is needed for the licensee and one caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/21/2025 - Medium risk4/16/2025
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
The drug screen results are needed for the licensee. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/17/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/16/2025
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 4/19/2025
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: MICHIGAN CITY, LAPORTE County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 0
What parents actually pay
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