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Crystal Care I

Gary, IN 46409 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
12
open each week
6 days
Call (773) 343-6240

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About Crystal Care I

Crystal Care I is a licensed home daycare in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday12:00 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
Saturday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom 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

Crystal Care I has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Crystal Care I

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#45-452641
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

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  1. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

  4. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child

      “One kid did not have a signed emergency medical release form in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1

      “During the visit eleven kids of mixed ages were present with one caregiver. The child to staff ratio should be 11:2. A second caregiver is required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home

      “One kid did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      “One kid did not have current immunization records in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026

  7. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 20, 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 Crystal Care I

Is Crystal Care I 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 Crystal Care I last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Crystal Care I had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Crystal Care I care for?

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

Does Crystal Care I accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Crystal Care I's hours?

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

How much does Crystal Care I cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (773) 343-6240 to ask.

What is Crystal Care I's phone number?

(773) 343-6240.

Where is Crystal Care I?

Gary, IN 46409. 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).