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Andy's Playhouse

Gary, IN 46402 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (219) 789-7656

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About Andy's Playhouse

Andy's Playhouse is a licensed home daycare in Gary, 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 Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Andy's Playhouse has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Andy's Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#45-452393
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jul 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) 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

      “Some of the drywall on the kitchen ceiling was peeling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

  2. Jul 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “One kid did not have a physical in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation

      “One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

  3. Jul 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Andy's Playhouse

Is Andy's Playhouse 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 Andy's Playhouse last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Andy's Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Andy's Playhouse care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Andy's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Andy's Playhouse's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Andy's Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 789-7656 to ask.

What is Andy's Playhouse's phone number?

(219) 789-7656.

Where is Andy's Playhouse?

Gary, IN 46402. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).