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Care, Inc Learning Center

301 E 8th St, Michigan City, IN 46360
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days

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About Care, Inc Learning Center

Care, Inc Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Michigan City, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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 11 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Care, Inc Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Care, Inc Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100817
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 10, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a) The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference

      “No Retail Food Establishment Guide located in kitchen”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Background checks

      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.

      “One staff member with expired fingerprints (ex 8/26/23)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r) Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas

      “No cleaning schedule/checklist posted/utilized in kitchen”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-145(a) The center shall keep school age children separated from younger children at all times except as in subsection (d) and section 49(f) of this rule

      “School age children combined with preschool children upon arrival. Center opens at 7, consultant arrived at 8:24am”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food

      “No aprons available in kitchen”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

      “Hand santizer on desk in preschool classroom. Hand sanitizer in drawer under swipe machine. Paint can acessible in school age classroom closet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(4) The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Weekly menus

      “Current menus not posted for parents”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-323 Approved plumbing system materials

      “School age classroom has a portable sink -not approved for use”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-323 Approved plumbing system materials

      “School age classroom has a portable sink -not approved for use”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(1) The center shall post the following items: Hand washing procedures at each adult sink area

      “Hand washing procedures missing at handwashing sink in kitchen”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-76(a)(2) A current weekly menu shall be planned one (1) week in advance and posted as follows: In the kitchen

      “Current menus not posted in kitchen”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 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 Care, Inc Learning Center

Is Care, Inc Learning Center 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 Care, Inc Learning Center last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Care, Inc Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Care, Inc Learning Center care for?

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

Does Care, Inc Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Care, Inc Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Care, Inc Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 861-6031 to ask.

What is Care, Inc Learning Center's phone number?

(219) 861-6031.

Where is Care, Inc Learning Center?

301 E 8th St, Michigan City, IN 46360. The nearest other daycare we list is Educational Playhouse Developmental Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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