Jeffries Childcare
Gary, IN 46404 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Cherry's House of Champions Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Cherry's House of Champions Daycare
Cherry's House of Champions Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
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
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cherry's House of Champions Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Cherry's House of Champions Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #45-452518
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 17, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 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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Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
“A can of paint was accessible in the cabinet under the kitchen sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
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
“A physical is needed for one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(c) Each room of the home where child care services are provided is required to have at least two (2) means of escape (this may include one (1) window and one (1) door).
“There was plastic on one of the windows of the room used for childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
- Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.
“Upon arrival fifteen kids of mixed ages were present. One kid was of school age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
Oct 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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
“One caregiver did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 can participate in the child care homes activities
“Five kids did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
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 two caregivers did not have a current TB test or chest X-Ray in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
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 did not have current immunization records in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
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
“One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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
“There was a broken basketball set accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care
“The water temperature was 68 degrees farenheit. The water should be between 100-120 degrees fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 can participate in the child care homes activities
“Eight kids did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Cherry's House of Champions Daycare
Is Cherry's House of Champions 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 Cherry's House of Champions Daycare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 17, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cherry's House of Champions Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Cherry's House of Champions Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Cherry's House of Champions Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cherry's House of Champions Daycare'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 Cherry's House of Champions Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (773) 398-5234 to ask.
What is Cherry's House of Champions Daycare's phone number?
(773) 398-5234.
Where is Cherry's House of Champions Daycare?
Gary, IN 46404. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.