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Gary, IN 46407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Li'L Tykes Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Li'L Tykes Daycare
Li'L Tykes Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
Li'L Tykes Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Li'L Tykes Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #45-452072
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
“Current immunization records are need for two siblings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
- Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care
“A small part of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area was leaning.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 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
“Verification of current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Li'L Tykes Daycare
Is Li'L Tykes Daycare 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 Tykes Daycare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Li'L Tykes Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Tykes Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Li'L Tykes Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Li'L Tykes Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Li'L Tykes Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 977-0820 to ask.
What is Li'L Tykes Daycare's phone number?
(219) 977-0820.
Where is Li'L Tykes Daycare?
Gary, IN 46407. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.