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Good Shepherd Daycare

9000 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN 464104.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
233
open each week
5 days
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About Good Shepherd Daycare

Good Shepherd Daycare is a licensed child care center in Merrillville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 233 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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 4 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
233 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity233 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Good Shepherd Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Good Shepherd Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
233 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#13872
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 2

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. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Teacher was seen on video kicking a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

  4. Aug 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules

      “Caregivers did not follow the infants individulaized feeding schedule by providing them breast milk that was not part of their scheduled meal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered

      “Caregivers did not follow the infants individualized feeding plan by providing them with breastmilk that is not their own.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

  5. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Child was walking out of the classroom and a teacher pulled his hair to guide him back into the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

  8. Oct 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate Discipline”

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 Good Shepherd Daycare

Is Good Shepherd Daycare 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 Good Shepherd Daycare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Good Shepherd Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 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 Good Shepherd Daycare care for?

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

Does Good Shepherd Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Good Shepherd Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Good Shepherd Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 769-3601 to ask.

What is Good Shepherd Daycare's phone number?

(219) 769-3601.

Where is Good Shepherd Daycare?

9000 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN 46410. The nearest other daycare we list is Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).