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Cherie's Garden in the Gates

10750 Arbor Lane, St. John, IN 463734.9· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
149
open each week
5 days
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About Cherie's Garden in the Gates

Cherie's Garden in the Gates is a licensed child care center in St. John, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 149 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages six weeks and up
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
149 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages six weeks and up
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity149 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cherie's Garden in the Gates has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Cherie's Garden in the Gates

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
149 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100025
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-129 When to wash hands

      “Staff member in the toddler room changed a child's diaper and when done, let the child go play instead of washing the child's hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-129 When to wash hands

      “Staff member in the toddler room changed a child's diaper and when done, let the child go play instead of washing the child's hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

  6. Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “410 IAC 724-129”
  7. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

      “TB and JS are missing annual universal precautions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 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 Cherie's Garden in the Gates

Is Cherie's Garden in the Gates 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 Cherie's Garden in the Gates last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cherie's Garden in the Gates had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 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.

How many children can Cherie's Garden in the Gates care for?

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

Does Cherie's Garden in the Gates accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cherie's Garden in the Gates' 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 Cherie's Garden in the Gates cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 365-9700 to ask.

What is Cherie's Garden in the Gates' phone number?

(219) 365-9700.

Where is Cherie's Garden in the Gates?

10750 Arbor Lane, St. John, IN 46373. The nearest other daycare we list is Li'L Rascals, 1.9 miles away.

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