Children First Learning Center
815 Merrillville Rd., Crown Point, IN
Children First Learning Center Foundation
- licensed capacity
- 77
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Children First Learning Center Foundation
Children First Learning Center Foundation is a licensed child care center in Crown Point, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 77 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 10 years old
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 77 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 10 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2004 |
| Licensed capacity | 77 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children First Learning Center Foundation has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Children First Learning Center Foundation
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 77 children
- License number
- #125661
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 9 visits
- Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Teacher was seen on video grabbing a child inappropriately by the arm to guide them to the wall”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
- Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Facility self-reported a caregiver in the one's classroom pushed/guided a child by their head during a biting incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“Bottle prep is considered food prep and must be done in a approved food prep area. Facility is currently prepping bottles in classrooms. If using powdered formula, there must be a note in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“The two's room handwashing sink does not get warm enough. Consultant ran water twice and for a minute. Water did not warm at all.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“The two's room handwashing sink does not get warm enough. Consultant ran water twice and for a minute. Water did not warm at all.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Teacher abuptly woke child up from sleeping to change his diaper. After diaper change, stood child up over the gate forcefully. Child fell backwards, hitting his head on the floor. Teacher then picked up next child for diaper change without helping/consoling first child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate Discipline”
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Children First Learning Center Foundation
Spoil Me Rotten
Crown Point, IN 46307 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kiddie Academy of Crown Point
1000 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN
4.6· 43 reviews
Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church & School
250 South Indiana Avenue, Crown Point, IN
Holy Family Child Care
205 Franciscan Drive, Crown Point, IN
4.2· 12 reviews
Good Shepherd Daycare
9000 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN
4.0· 21 reviews
Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA
100 W. Burrell Drive, Crown Point, IN
4.4· 12 reviews
Arc Head Start
550 E Burrell Dr., Crown Point, IN
Bright Beginnings Academy, MV
216 East 90th Drive, Merrillville, IN
4.1· 26 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Children First Learning Center Foundation
Is Children First Learning Center Foundation 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 First Learning Center Foundation last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children First Learning Center Foundation had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 First Learning Center Foundation care for?
77, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Children First Learning Center Foundation accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children First Learning Center Foundation'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 Children First Learning Center Foundation cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 663-3678 to ask.
What is Children First Learning Center Foundation's phone number?
(219) 663-3678.
Where is Children First Learning Center Foundation?
807 Merrillville Road, Crown Point, IN 46307. The nearest other daycare we list is Children First Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.