Licensed Center
✓ Licensed
Woodland Child Development Center
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
3027 J.F. Mahoney Drive,
Hammond, IN 46323
Quick Facts
Capacity
263 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
125309
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Woodland Child Development Center. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
As a not-for-profit agency serving the Northwest Indiana community, our mission is to provide a quality learning program and affordable childcare services for families with infants through six years of age.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 36; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 36; PTQ Level 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:15 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:15 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:15 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:15 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:15 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing 2025-04-22 |
Provider did not immediately report allegation of teacher hurting a child. | 2025-05-02 |
|
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect |
||
| Licensing 2024-05-22 |
Room 1, Room 4, and Room 9 all had plungers being stored in the bathroom. | |
|
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
||
| Licensing 2023-05-25 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2023-05-25 |
|
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, 3 staff members without fingerprints on file with the division. (KC,NP, YA). 2 Staff members with expired fingerprints on file with the division. (AG:5.1.19)(TH:7.16.19). Fingerprints should be resubmitted every three years. |
||
| Licensing 2023-05-25 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-05-25 |
|
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of visit, present with children, 2 staff without fingerprints on file with the division, 1 staff member present with expired consent and fingerprints on file with the division. These staff are not counted in ratio and supervision of the classroom because they are disqualified. |
||
| Licensing 2023-05-25 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2023-05-25 |
|
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of visit, 12 staff with expired consent on file with the division. (LC:2.15.22)(MC:5.24.22)(FC:5.24.22)(AF:1.13.22)(SF:5.17.22)(AG:1.24.22)(SH:5.17.22)(DH:1.13.22)(PJ:5.15.22)(PL:5.24.22)(TM:5.2.22)(CR:2.8.22). 3 staff without consents on file with the division. (KC,NP,YA). Consents should be resubmitted annually. |
||
| Licensing 2022-08-15 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2022-08-12 |
|
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 While brushing crumbs from a child's head, caregiver used excessive force causing the child's head to move backwards. |
||
| Complaints 2022-08-11 |
2022-11-09 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider not in compliance with positive discipline regulations. | ||
| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-04-27 |
|
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Brooms were in the resterooms of room 1 and room 10 |
||
| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring | 2022-04-27 |
|
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) There is no thermometer in the refrigerator in room 5. |
||
| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-04-27 |
|
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 The janitor's closet is unlocked allowing access to windex, zep floor cleaner, and Ant Shield bug spray. |
||
| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing | 2022-04-27 |
|
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Room 7 had toys on their diaper table area. |
||
| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2022-04-28 |
|
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 In the infant room, bottles are being prepped; this makes their counter a food preperation area. You must have a 2 compartment sink and a handwashing sink for food prep areas. |
||
| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Food storage | 2022-04-27 |
|
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Silk Milk in room 5 is open but not dated with date opened. Milk in the kitchen refrigerated is opened but not dated. |
||
| Licensing 2022-04-27 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-04-27 |
|
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) 2 children are missing birth certificates from their file. |
||
| Licensing 2022-01-13 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police | 2022-01-13 |
|
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) The center applied for the covid closure grant; however, the caregiver listed does not have a current consent on file with the division. On the day of the visit, 5 caregivers were working directly with the children and did not have consents on file. |
||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Ask the Community
Connect, seek advice, share knowledge.
Providers in ZIP Code 46323
Viewing an Infant Daycare?
Helpful Resources
Choosing Infant Care
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Infant Licensing Guide
Read article →