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Kiddie Academy of Crown Point

1000 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 463074.6· 43 reviews
licensed capacity
206
open each week
5 days
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About Kiddie Academy of Crown Point

Kiddie Academy of Crown Point is a licensed child care center in Crown Point, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 206 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
206 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Today's Hours: 6:00am - 6:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumLife Essentials
StaffEducators must meet or exceed state requirements including background clearance and education qualifications
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure entries, authorized pick-up procedures
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity206 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy of Crown Point has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Crown Point

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
206 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100887
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 18 visits · 8 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 3

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 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “One staff member's fingerprints had expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

  2. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “On 3/26/25, a teacher slapped a child's hand and mouth to prevent him from biting another child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025

  9. Mar 31, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7 55”
  10. Nov 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “On 10/28/24, a teacher pushed a sensory table towards a child who was standing on the other side of it to block them in. Earlier in the day it was also seen that she was trying to hold the child in the chair for lunch time as the child is trying to get up and the teacher continues trying to sit the child back down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Oct 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3- 4.7-55”
  2. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel

      “Program did not report to the division within the required timeframe.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

  6. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(5)(b) The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Prohibitions against: use of alcohol

      “A staff member had alcohol on the premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

  8. Nov 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Alcohol on premises against policy”
  9. Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “At time of visit, ratio in 4/5 classroom was 13:1, ratio for that age group is 12:1”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

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 Kiddie Academy of Crown Point

Is Kiddie Academy of Crown Point 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 Kiddie Academy of Crown Point last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Crown Point had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 8 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Kiddie Academy of Crown Point care for?

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

Does Kiddie Academy of Crown Point accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kiddie Academy of Crown Point's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Crown Point cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 281-3500 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Crown Point's phone number?

(219) 281-3500.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Crown Point?

1000 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307. The nearest other daycare we list is Children First Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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