Woodland Child Development Center
3027 J.F. Mahoney Drive, Hammond, IN
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Esmeralda Masso
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Esmeralda Masso
Esmeralda Masso is a licensed home daycare in Hammond, 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 Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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
Esmeralda Masso has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Esmeralda Masso
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #45-452584
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities
“Several children do not have a field trip permission slip in the file or it is not signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 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
“At least 2 children files are missing physical exam in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
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 staff A.M. and one household member need updated TB tests done.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Esmeralda Masso
Is Esmeralda Masso 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 Esmeralda Masso last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Esmeralda Masso had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 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 Esmeralda Masso care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Esmeralda Masso accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Esmeralda Masso's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Esmeralda Masso cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 407-1055 to ask.
What is Esmeralda Masso's phone number?
(219) 407-1055.
Where is Esmeralda Masso?
Hammond, IN 46323. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.