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Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Kreative Kids Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Michigan City, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 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 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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
Kreative Kids Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 13 corrected
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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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
“One caregivers fingerprints expired on 8/11/2025.”
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 and Universal Precautions training is needed for one caregiver.”
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
“One kid did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
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
“Verification of current CPR and Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee and caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
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.
“One kid did not have immunization records in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 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
“One caregiver did not have a drug screen in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
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
“One caregivers fingerprints were expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
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
“A current national criminal history check is needed for one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 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
“Two caregivers files were not on-site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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
“One kid did not have a physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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
“A current consent to release form is needed for one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 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
“Two caregiver files were not on-site. Verification of current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee and three caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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
“Two caregivers files were not on-site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 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 files were not on file. Verification of a current TB test is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(11) Daily attendance records for children in the child care home which shall be maintained for at least two (2) years at the child care home site
“There were not any attendance records on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
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Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1200 East Coolspring Avenue, Michigan City, IN
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 210-9523 to ask.
(219) 210-9523.
Michigan City, IN 46360. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.