Bright Beginnings Academy, MV
216 East 90th Drive, Merrillville, IN
4.1· 26 reviews
Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off
- licensed capacity
- 55
- open each week
- 6 days
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About Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off
Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off is a licensed child care center in Merrillville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 55 children
- License number
- #1101024
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 9, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 19 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Food and nutrition 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 2
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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Feb 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Ceiling tiles in the infant room need to be repaired. Baseboards in the hallway need repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(n) There shall be a soft sanitizable pad on the table with a clean strip of waterproof, disposable paper to cover the entire pad. Caregivers shall place a new, waterproof, paper strip on the pad after each diaper change
“The wrap on the 2's changing pad is ripped and therefore not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“Toddler room and kitchen refrigerator is missing a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
“Chairs were stacked in the toddler room while children were awake.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“A child who is not walking consistently unassisted was in the toddler classroom; therefore the room should have been at the infant ratio of 1:5, instead of the toddler ratio of 1:10.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-4.7-48”
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Toddler room has a ceiling tile with water damage”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In the preschool area, there is an extension cord and staple gun accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Preschool aged classroom had a ratio of 14:2, but then one caregiver left the room to prepare lunch, leaving the room out of ratio at 14:1”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
Dec 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-4.7-48”
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Staff member from the 4/5's room answered the door, leaving the room unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The 2's room had 7 children and 1 staff instead of the 7:2 as it should be.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
Show 3 earlier visits
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Bottles in the infant refrigerator were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Two caregivers JC and WI do not have consent forms on file with the division; therefore, national criminal history checks can not be viewed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Two caregivers in the two's room do not have consent forms/fingerprints on file with the division and therefore can not count in supervision as qualified caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“Toddler refrigerator did not have thermometer present”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“Infant bottles are being prepped in the classroom; they must be prepped in an approved food preparation area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
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.
“Two staff do not have consent forms on file with the division: WI and JC.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Two caregivers in the two's room do not have consent forms/fingerprints on file and therefore can not count in ratio. This makes the ratio in the room 7:0, instead of 7:2 as it should be.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off
Is Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off 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 Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 448-2112 to ask.
What is Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off's phone number?
(219) 448-2112.
Where is Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off?
1100 W 84 Dr., Merrillville, IN 46410. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings Academy, MV, 1 miles away.