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6111 Harrison St., Suite 145, Merrillville, IN
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Crayon University Early Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Crayon University Early Learning Academy
Crayon University Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Merrillville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 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 | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Crayon University Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Crayon University Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101536
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 0 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jan 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-49(a) Age grouping policies apply at all times except as in subsection (f)
“At the time of visit, the children were all combined into one group ranging in ages 2-4 years of age.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-151(a) There shall always be at least two (2) caregivers on duty at all times regardless of the child/staff ratio
“There was only 1 caregiver on site at the time of visit.”
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Crayon University Early Learning Academy
Is Crayon University Early Learning Academy 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 Crayon University Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Crayon University Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 0 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 Crayon University Early Learning Academy care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Crayon University Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Crayon University Early Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Crayon University Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (708) 928-1670 to ask.
What is Crayon University Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(708) 928-1670.
Where is Crayon University Early Learning Academy?
6049 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410. The nearest other daycare we list is Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Fieler Elem School, 0.3 miles away.