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Early Star Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Early Star Childcare
Early Star Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Hammond, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach. It says it provides meals. 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PMBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 months old to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Spanish) |
| Staff | Highly qualified, trained bilingual teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (National Association for Family Child Care) |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Star Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Star Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #45-452375
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- 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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Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
“The backboard of the basketball hoop, which is located outside, is broken and shattered which creates a potential safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Jul 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
“There was hazardous materials that were accessible to children. There was hand sanitizer by the door in 2 places. The bathroom drawers had razors, hair products, and other items that were labeled keep out of reach of children that would be accessible to the children enrolled in program.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsupervised
“The pool gate was not locked when consultant arrived for the inspection. The gate needs to be locked at all times when the pool is not in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Star Childcare
Is Early Star 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 Early Star Childcare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Star Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Early Star Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Early Star Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Star Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Star Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (999) 803-7340 to ask.
What is Early Star Childcare's phone number?
(999) 803-7340.
Where is Early Star Childcare?
Hammond, IN 46323. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.