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Little Dreamers Academy

535 W. 35th Ave, Gary, IN 464082.7· 10 reviews

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About Little Dreamers Academy

Little Dreamers Academy is a child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Dreamers Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Dreamers Academy

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-101326-A
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 11 visits

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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See all 17 visits
  1. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 23, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

      “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

      “At time of visit, 2 staff missing current universal precautions training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023

    • Background checks

      IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.

      “The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

      “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023

  7. Oct 23, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

      “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

      “At time of visit, 2 staff missing current universal precautions training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023

    • Background checks

      IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.

      “The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

      “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 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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Is Little Dreamers Academy licensed?

Yes. Little Dreamers Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Dreamers Academy last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Dreamers Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists no cited rules in its 11 visits in the last 3 years. 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.

Does Little Dreamers Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Dreamers Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Dreamers Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 613-6837 to ask.

What is Little Dreamers Academy's phone number?

(219) 613-6837.

Where is Little Dreamers Academy?

535 W. 35th Ave, Gary, IN 46408. The nearest other daycare we list is Ambassador Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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