Jeffries Childcare
Gary, IN 46404 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4.3· 23 reviews
House of Love Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About House of Love Daycare
House of Love Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom 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
House of Love Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for House of Love Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #45-452340
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 28 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Background checks 8
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safe sleep 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a national criminal history check (fingerprints) being completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) 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: an individual who: is employed
“On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) 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: an individual who: is employed
“On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“On 8/19/2025 a caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. A current consent to release form is needed for one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-35(a) The caregiver shall report immediately suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect, or child exploitation to Child Protective Services or local law enforcement.
“On 8/19/2025 a caregiver observed a knot on a child and did not immediately report to DCS or local law enforcement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 CPR is needed for the licensee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
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
“One caregiver did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“An eleven month old infant was asleep in a bouncy seat.”
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
“Three caregivers did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 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
“Two caregivers did not have a TB test in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“An eleven month old infant was asleep in a bouncy seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2024
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
“One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file. Two caregivers drug screen did not have the MRO (Medical Review Officer Information).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Jul 25, 2024Visit5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“An eleven month old infant was asleep in a bouncy seat.”
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
“Three caregivers did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 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
“Two caregivers did not have a TB test in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“An eleven month old infant was asleep in a bouncy seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2024
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
“One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file. Two caregivers drug screen did not have the MRO (Medical Review Officer Information).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Jul 10, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“Two kids did not have proof of date of birth on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
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
“The staff files were not on the premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“One of the pack n plays had a large hole in the netting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 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
“Six kids did not have a physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 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.
“Four kids did not have current immunization records on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“Three unqualified caregivers that were present did not have a national criminal history check on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“Three unqualified staff were caring for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
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 staff files were not on the premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
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
“Lysol and hand sanitizer was accessible on a stand in the front area of the daycare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“Three unqualified caregivers that were present did not have a consent to release form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Three unqualified staff were caring for 11 kids of mixed ages. The staff do didn't count in the child to staff ratio due to not having a consent to release form and national criminal history check on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
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 staff files were not on the premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.
“There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 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
“A kitchen knife was accessible in one of the kitchen drawers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“The staff files were not on the premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 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
“The staff files were not on the premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about House of Love Daycare
Is House of Love 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 House of Love Daycare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has House of Love Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 House of Love Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does House of Love Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are House of Love Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does House of Love Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (773) 398-5234 to ask.
What is House of Love Daycare's phone number?
(773) 398-5234.
Where is House of Love Daycare?
Gary, IN 46404. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.