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7122 Broadway, Merrillville, IN
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Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry
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About
About Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry
Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry is a child care center in Hobart, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99069-A
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 4 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper table in the toddler room was dirty, not sanitized daily”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Playground structure is lifted/tilted off the ground. Needs to be bolted to the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2025
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“In the infant room, infant male JT (dob 4/4/24) was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child also had a blanket covering him. Infant male MT (dob 10/4/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Infant Girl ZG (dob 12/28/23) was asleep in an infant swing w”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“In the infant room, infant male JT (dob 4/4/24) was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child also had a blanket covering him. Infant male MT (dob 10/4/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Infant Girl ZG (dob 12/28/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Caregiver was folding laundry and tending to another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“In the infant room, infant male JT (dob 4/4/24) was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child also had a blanket covering him. Infant male MT (dob 10/4/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Infant Girl ZG (dob 12/28/23) was asleep in an infant swing w”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“In the infant room, infant male JT (dob 4/4/24) was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child also had a blanket covering him. Infant male MT (dob 10/4/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Infant Girl ZG (dob 12/28/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Caregiver was folding laundry and tending to another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Visit2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“In the infant room, infant male JT (dob 4/4/24) was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child also had a blanket covering him. Infant male MT (dob 10/4/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Infant Girl ZG (dob 12/28/23) was asleep in an infant swing w”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“In the infant room, infant male JT (dob 4/4/24) was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child also had a blanket covering him. Infant male MT (dob 10/4/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Infant Girl ZG (dob 12/28/23) was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket. Caregiver was folding laundry and tending to another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry
Is Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry licensed?
Yes. Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
Does Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 942-0839 to ask.
What is Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry's phone number?
(219) 942-0839.
Where is Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare Ministry?
3440 West 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN 46342. The nearest other daycare we list is Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2, 1.8 miles away.