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Debbie's Cozy Corner

Gary, IN 46407 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
7 days
Call (219) 290-9051

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About Debbie's Cozy Corner

Debbie's Cozy Corner is a licensed home daycare in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11 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
6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
SundayToday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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

Debbie's Cozy Corner has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Debbie's Cozy Corner

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#45-452537
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 5, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Dec 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers

      “Verification of current CPR and Universal Precautions is needed for the licensee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 can participate in the child care homes activities

      “One kid did not have a physical in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

  2. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home

      “A smoke detector is needed at the top of the basement stairwell.”
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

      “One caregivers national criminal history check was expired.”
  6. Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 8, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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: Nov 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation

      “Two kids did not have state form 50548 in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • 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

      “Two kids did not have a signed medical emergency release form in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age

      “One caregivers TB test was over one year old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 can participate in the child care homes activities

      “Two kids did not have a signed physical in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2023

    • 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: Nov 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home

      “The fire extinguisher in the basement needs to be tagged and inspected.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

  8. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo 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 Debbie's Cozy Corner

Is Debbie's Cozy Corner 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 Debbie's Cozy Corner last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on December 5, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Debbie's Cozy Corner had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Debbie's Cozy Corner care for?

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

Does Debbie's Cozy Corner accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Debbie's Cozy Corner's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Debbie's Cozy Corner cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 290-9051 to ask.

What is Debbie's Cozy Corner's phone number?

(219) 290-9051.

Where is Debbie's Cozy Corner?

Gary, IN 46407. 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).