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Little House 4 Tots II
Gary, IN
· Lake County
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Gary, IN 46404
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Sixteen
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
45-451764
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Barbara
2019-05-18 00:19:50
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
She is great like she stayed open for me one late night and she was just cool with it
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About the Provider
Little House 4 Tots II is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of Infant-Sixteen; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Saturday, 6:00 AM-11:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-04-29 |
There was not a caregiver present during the visit with verification of current CPR. | 2026-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-04-29 |
Current CPR training is needed for the provider. | 2026-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2026-04-29 |
One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file. | 2026-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2026-04-29 |
There was a small opening in the fence surrounding the outdoor play area. | 2026-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care |
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| Licensing 2025-05-29 |
The childcare home license was not posted. | 2025-05-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) The license shall be publicly displayed in the home |
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| Licensing 2025-05-29 |
The diaper changing pad was torn. | 2025-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled |
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| Licensing 2025-05-29 |
Work is being completed on the fence surrounding the outdoor play area which created a small opening in the fence. | 2025-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
The licensee national criminal history check was over three years old. A consent form needs to be submitted in order for the fingerprints to be updated in the system. | 2024-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
The diaper changing pad had tears in it. | 2024-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
Some kids did not have state form 50548 in the file. | 2024-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
The licensee and one household members TB test was over one year old. | 2024-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
A consent to release form needs to be submitted for the licensee. | 2024-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 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) years of age |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
None of the kids files had a suspension and expulsion policy. | 2024-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
There was not any documentation of fire drills on file. | 2024-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
Items labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible under the bathroom sink. | 2024-06-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
Verification of current CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee. | 2024-07-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
Five kids did not have a physical in the file. | 2024-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities |
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| Licensing 2023-06-06 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The kids did not have a discipline policy in the file. The kids did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-06 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Products labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible under the bathroom sink. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-06 |
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 less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) The smoke detector that was adjacent to the sleepin g area did not sound off during the inspection. There was not a smoke detector at the top of the basement stairwell. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-06 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) The kids did not have a signed outing form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-06 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) The kids did not have a signed medical emergency release form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-06 |
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 legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) A pack n play that was in the childcare area was broken. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-06 |
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. | 2023-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) There were not any vaccination records on file for the dog. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-09 |
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 | 2021-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) There was a board in the fenced in outside play area. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-14 |
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 | 2020-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) The providers fingerprints are over three years old. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-14 |
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 | 2020-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The water temperature was 135 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100- 120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-14 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning chemicals were accessible in the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-14 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule | 2020-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) There was not a business license on file. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-14 |
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 | 2020-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) A household members TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-14 |
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) years of age | 2020-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A consent to release form is needed for one household member. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-21 |
The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care | 2019-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The water temperature was 135 degrees and the water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-21 |
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 by direct child care providers | 2019-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) There was no verification of annual CPR training for the provider. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-21 |
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 | 2019-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) There was not anyone present during the visit with annual CPR training. |
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