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Creative Kids Care Child Care

Merrillville, IN 46410 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (463) 271-2049

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About Creative Kids Care Child Care

Creative Kids Care Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Merrillville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Kids Care Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Creative Kids Care Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#45-17887
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home

      “The front door of the home had a bar blocking for intruder protection. This bar needs to be removed during childcare hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

  5. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Creative Kids Care Child Care

Is Creative Kids Care Child Care 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 Creative Kids Care Child Care last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Kids Care Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Creative Kids Care Child Care care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Creative Kids Care Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Creative Kids Care Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Kids Care Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (463) 271-2049 to ask.

What is Creative Kids Care Child Care's phone number?

(463) 271-2049.

Where is Creative Kids Care Child Care?

Merrillville, IN 46410. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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