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Jolly Giraffe

Terre Haute, IN 47802 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Jolly Giraffe

Jolly Giraffe is a licensed home daycare in Terre Haute, 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, 7:30 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Jolly Giraffe has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Jolly Giraffe

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#84-700412
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Aug 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 household member present is missing documentation of a Physical examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      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 household member present is missing documentation of Drug test results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025

  2. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Jolly Giraffe

Is Jolly Giraffe 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 Jolly Giraffe last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jolly Giraffe had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Jolly Giraffe care for?

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

Does Jolly Giraffe accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jolly Giraffe's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Jolly Giraffe cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 841-2220 to ask.

What is Jolly Giraffe's phone number?

(812) 841-2220.

Where is Jolly Giraffe?

Terre Haute, IN 47802. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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