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Li'L Rascals

10641 Thielen Street, St. John, IN 463734.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
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About Li'L Rascals

Li'L Rascals is a licensed child care center in St. John, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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Li'L Rascals has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Li'L Rascals

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100225
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies

      “In large classroom, the group size was 28. Group size should be followed for the youngest child in the classroom (in this case, 3 yr old). Max group size today should have been 20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024

  3. Dec 19, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-109 Garbage and refuse

      “The garbage has food items in it and does not have a lid on it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “The staff restroom door is open and is in the path of the children going to their restroom; therefore the following items are accessible to children, but state keep out of reach of children: Lime-a-way, iron-out, and all purpose cleaner”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

    • 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.

      “Staff member HD does not have fingerprints on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “The sinks in the children's bathroom are not properly sealed to the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

    • Background checks

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police

      “Staff member HD does not have a consent form on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 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 Li'L Rascals

Is Li'L Rascals 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 Li'L Rascals last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Li'L Rascals had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Li'L Rascals care for?

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

Does Li'L Rascals accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Li'L Rascals' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Li'L Rascals cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 365-3838 to ask.

What is Li'L Rascals' phone number?

(219) 365-3838.

Where is Li'L Rascals?

10641 Thielen Street, St. John, IN 46373. The nearest other daycare we list is Cherie's Garden in the Gates, 1.9 miles away.

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