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The Learning Nook

Chesterton, IN · Porter County
, Chesterton, IN 46304
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Quick Facts

Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (219) 742-3923
Chesterton, IN 46304
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
64-3240
License Issued
Feb 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care

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About the Provider

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The Learning Nook is a Licensed Home in CHESTERTON IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: PTQ Level 1;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2025-11-21
Verification of Universal Precautions training is needed for one caregiver. 2025-11-24
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
Licensing
2025-08-27
A current consent to release form is needed for one caregiver. 2025-08-29
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
Licensing
2023-10-17
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 2023-11-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5)
One caregivers Universal Precautions training was over one year old.
Licensing
2022-11-30
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 2022-12-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3)
K.C. consent to release form was expired.
Licensing
2021-11-17
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 2021-11-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a)
The water temperature was 129 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees.
Licensing
2020-12-08
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 2020-12-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a)
The water temperature was 140 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees.
Licensing
2018-11-28
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 2019-01-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1)
Missing initial physicals on 3 children
Licensing
2018-11-28
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home 2018-12-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a)
Has not written a suspension/expulsion policy for the child care home

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