McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University
749 Chestnut Street, Terre Haute, IN
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Leeza's Child Care 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, 5:00 AM to 12:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom 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
Leeza's Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 9 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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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
“1staff missing physical in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2026
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
“1 child missing signed physical form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2026
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
“Tall cabinet in bathroom not secure, tipping hazard. Needs removed or secured to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
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
“Sunscreens and diaper creams in tubs under changing table, accessible to children. Keep Out of Reach of children items need to be inaccessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-44(b) The caregiver must maintain a first aid kit (as recommended by the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent), including, but not limited to, syrup of ipecac with current date, in the child care home
“First Aid kit only contains bandaids, no other items.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
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.
“Staff member present with 5 month old male infant sleeping in a bouncy seat with a blanket when consulatnt arrived”
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home
“Smoke detector at top of basement stairs has dead battery; unable to test detector in living room”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 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.
“Staff member presnt with 5 month old male infant sleeping in a bouncy seat with a blanket when consulatnt arrived”
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home
“Smoke detector at top of basement stairs has dead battery; unable to test detector in living room”
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“Fire extinguisher in kitchen is exipred”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 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.
“Staff member present with 5 month old male infant sleeping in a bouncy seat with a blanket when consulatnt arrived”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 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.)
“5 month old male infant sleeping in a bouncy seat with a blanket when consulatnt arrived”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“Fire extinguisher in kitchen is exipred”
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.)
“5 month old male infant sleeping in a bouncy seat with a blanket when consulatnt arrived”
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
“Kitchen baseboards, window sills are dirty. Kitchen sink cabinet has water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain healthy and safe conditions inside the home.”
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749 Chestnut Street, Terre Haute, IN
Terre Haute, IN 47807 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Terre Haute, IN 47807 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Terre Haute, IN 47807 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Terre Haute, IN 47807 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Terre Haute, IN 47807 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Terre Haute, IN 47807 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Terre Haute, IN 47807 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Terre Haute, IN 47807 · infants to school-age · 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 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 841-1468 to ask.
(812) 841-1468.
Terre Haute, IN 47807. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.