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Gary, IN 46404 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services
- licensed capacity
- 28
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services
Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services is a licensed child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101022
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“1 staff member has expired Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
“1 staff member has expired First Aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“At time of visit, 1 staff with expired universal precaution training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“At time of visit, 6 student missing physical exam form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center 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
“At time of visit, 2 staff missing proof of drug tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“At time of visit, 3 staff with missing or expired child abuse and neglect training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
“At time of visit, 4 staff missing annual in-service hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“At time of visit, 4 staff with expired/missing TB tests from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
“At time of visit, 1 staff missing proof of education from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“At time of visit, 2 students missing information on doctor/dentist”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(3)(c) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have reading skills to be able to read the following: First aid and emergency evacuation directives
“At time of visit, 1 staff missing first aid training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“At time of visit, 3 staff missing proof of physical exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“At time of visit, staff did not wear hair net, apron and gloves to serve food.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
“At time of visit, 2 staff missing health and safety modules.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
“At time of visit, 4 staff missing proof of orientation training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services
Is Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services 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 Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services 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 Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 484-5523 to ask.
What is Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services' phone number?
(219) 484-5523.
Where is Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services?
3300 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN 46404. The nearest other daycare we list is Amazing Kidz Child Care, 0.3 miles away.