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Blessings Daycare

East Chicago, IN 46312 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.8· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days

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About Blessings Daycare

Blessings Daycare is a licensed home daycare in East Chicago, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Blessings Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#45-452495
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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

      “Caregiver Y.W. that was present during the visit did not have a drug screen on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • 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

      “The licensee and one caregivers TB Test was over one year old.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Verification of current CPR training is need for the licensee and one caregiver. Current Universal Precautions training is needed for three caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray

      “Caregiver Y.W. that was present during the visit did not have a physical on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Two kids did not have proof of date of birth on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

  3. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 21, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home

      “The kids had a suspension and expulsion policy in the file but the policy was not signed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Six kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families

      “One caregiver needs to complete the health and safety modules 1-4”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.

      “Two kids need updated immunization records. One kid did not have immunization records in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • 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

      “One caregivers TB Test was over one year old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

    • 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

      “A washing machine and freezer was accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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 current consent to release form is needed for two caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure

      “There was not any documentation of current fire drills on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024

  5. Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Blessings Daycare

Is Blessings Daycare 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 Blessings Daycare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Blessings Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Blessings Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Blessings Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Blessings Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Blessings Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 604-1089 to ask.

What is Blessings Daycare's phone number?

(219) 604-1089.

Where is Blessings Daycare?

East Chicago, IN 46312. 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).