Little Legacies Academy, LLC

MERRILLVILLE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity37
Est. price$1,244/mo

Contact information

Address8374 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN, 46410

CityMERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

CountyLAKE

Phone219-512-5279

Operating details

Capacity37

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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

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Location

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8374 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN, 46410, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

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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
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  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: 10/29/2025

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

2025

  1. High riskStandard 47010/29/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date sha

    Infant and toddler staff do not have current first aid. Must have certification before working with infants or toddlers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/7/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/29/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriat

    Infant and toddler teachers must be certified in pediatric CPR prior to working with children. Training can now be for 2 years. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/7/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/29/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    In the infant room, the bleach water mixture is under the sink behind a child deterrant, accessible to children. Janitorial closet is unlocked leaving several cleaning items accessible to children. Toothpaste and shaving cream are accessible in the children's restrooms. Items stating keep out of reach of children must be kept out of reach of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/7/2025
  4. High riskStandard 47010/29/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas

    Items in the infant and kitchen refrigerators need to be labeled with date opened and if not in original packaging, it must be labeled with item name. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/7/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

4Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,244/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: MERRILLVILLE, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 37
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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