Nurturing Developmental Learning Academy
525 Wentworth Ave, Calumet City, IL
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Baby's Gymboree is a licensed child care center in Hammond, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Baby's Gymboree has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 9, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“There were cleaning supplies being stored in a closet that is accessible to children in the unlocked kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(c) The center shall provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks
“The kitchen does not currently have a working handwashing sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“3 child files missing Birth Certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
“3 child files missing documentation of physical examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“1 staff member does not have current Child Abuse and Neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“1 staff member does not have current Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-16(12) The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: A statement regarding the necessity of a health examination for the child, including up-to-date immunizations
“1 child file is missing documentation of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“At time of visit, 4 staff with expired unverisal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“At time of visit, 3 students missing phyiscal exam from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At time of visit, staff present without fingerprints/consent on file with the division, making them disqualified. Putting classroom out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum
“At time of visit, 4 staff missing 12 hours of annual in-service training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At time of visit, staff present without fingerprints/consent on file with the division, making them disqualifed. Making classroom unsupervised without qualifed caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
“At time of visit, 1 staff with expired CDA on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“At time of visit, 1 staff present without fingerprints on file with the division (EB)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“At time of visit, 3 staff with missing/expired child abuse and neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“At time of visit, 1 student missing immunizations from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
“At time of visit, 1 staff missing health and safety training modules.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“At time of visit, 4 staff wit expired/missing TB tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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.
“At time of visit, 1 staff present without consent on file with the division (EB)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 9, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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.
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 455-0264 to ask.
(219) 455-0264.
4 Russell St, Hammond, IN 46320. The nearest other daycare we list is Peaceful Palace Child Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.