Woodland Child Development Center
4630 W 10th Street, Gary, IN
DWR Learn & Play Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About DWR Learn & Play Childcare
DWR Learn & Play Childcare 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 every day, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
DWR Learn & Play Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for DWR Learn & Play Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #45-452564
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“Five kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
Feb 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 caregiver needs a current TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
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
“Current Universal Precautions training is needed for one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
Feb 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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
“Some kids did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Wooden fence panels were accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
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
“Some kids did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
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
“Some kids did not have a signed medical release form in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“Some kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. Some kids did not have state form 50548 in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
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.
“Some kids did not have immunization records in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about DWR Learn & Play Childcare
Is DWR Learn & Play Childcare 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 DWR Learn & Play Childcare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has DWR Learn & Play Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 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 DWR Learn & Play Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does DWR Learn & Play Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are DWR Learn & Play Childcare's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does DWR Learn & Play Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 765-8290 to ask.
What is DWR Learn & Play Childcare's phone number?
(219) 765-8290.
Where is DWR Learn & Play Childcare?
Gary, IN 46404. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.