Paladin, Inc. - Early Childhood Programs
102 G Street, La Porte, IN
Great Expectations
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Great Expectations
Great Expectations is a licensed home daycare in La Porte, 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, 5:30 AM to 5:30 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
- 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 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
Great Expectations has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Great Expectations
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #46-452604
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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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- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“The provider is opening a new daycare and needs a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
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 provider needs a fire extinguisher in her basement and upstairs area and the main area. She has the extra one in the kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“The provider is opening a new daycare and needs a current drug test.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Great Expectations
Is Great Expectations 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 Great Expectations last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Great Expectations 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 Great Expectations care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Great Expectations accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Great Expectations' hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Great Expectations cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 379-6338 to ask.
What is Great Expectations' phone number?
(219) 379-6338.
Where is Great Expectations?
La Porte, IN 46350. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.