Amerria Walker
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 6 days
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About
About Amerria Walker
Amerria Walker is a licensed home daycare in Valparaiso, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Amerria Walker has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Amerria Walker
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #46-452453
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 two caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 10, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
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
“A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being submitted. One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
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
“Current Universal Precautions training is needed for three caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
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
“A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.
“Upon arrival there was not a caregiver present with current CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival an unqualified caregiver was alone caring for the children making the child to staff ratio 4:0. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
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
“A caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check being completed. The applicants national criminal history check was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) 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.)
“One pack n play had a large hole in the netting.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work
“Verification of 12 annual hours of training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
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
“One caregivers TB test was over one year old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
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Is Amerria Walker licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Amerria Walker last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Amerria Walker had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Amerria Walker care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Amerria Walker accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Amerria Walker's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Amerria Walker cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 809-3434 to ask.
What is Amerria Walker's phone number?
(219) 809-3434.
Where is Amerria Walker?
Valparaiso, IN 46363. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.