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Hammond, IN 46320 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Little Einstein Academy is a licensed child care center in Hammond, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | All staff are qualified |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Einstein Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 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 12-17.2-4-3(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.
“3 caregivers on site present with children have expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In the red class on the way outside, pest control spray was on the ground within reach of children, this is labeled "keep out of reach of children". In the yellow class, Diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" were under the changing table within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the blue bathroom, a broom and dustpan were found. In the yellow bathroom, a toilet brush was found.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Red class is out of ratio 11 children with 1 qualified caregiver. Yellow class is out of ratio 6 infant/toddlers with 1 qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“At time of visit, 5 staff missing physicals from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name of parent, address, and telephone number
“At time of visit, 3 student missing parent contact information from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“At time of visit, 1 staff missing universal precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“At time of visit, 3 staff missing proof of education from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-64 Television
“At time of visit, 3-5 classroom, television was used to watch a movie that was not educational.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
“At time of visit, 4 staff missing health and safety modules.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-16(10) The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: A statement that the child will be released only to a parent, legal guardian, or other person authorized by the parent who has proper identification
“At time of visit, 3 student missing emergency authorization list.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“At time of visit, one staff present without fingerprints on file with the division (MC)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
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.
“At time of visit, one staff present without consent on file with the division (MC)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(8)(d) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Each caregivers file or a separatestaff training file shall contain the following written documentation of all in-service training: Content of the training
“At time of visit, 6 staff missing 12 annual in-service hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“At time of visit, 4 student missing contact information for doctor/dentist from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“VOID”
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“At time of visit, staff serving breakfast did not have on gloves or hairnet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“At time of visit, student were age 2-8 years old. ratio was 18/2- when mixing ages, ratio of youngest student should be followed. ratio should be 10/2. school age children should not be mixed with younger children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
“At time of visit, 3 staff missing proof of education from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At time of visit, student were age 2-8 years old. ratio was 18/2- when mixing ages, ratio of youngest student should be followed. ratio should be 10/2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“At time of visit, food in refrigerator were not labeled with dates of opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“At time of visit, 5 staff missing TB tests from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
“At time of visit, 4 student missing physical from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-16(12) The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: A statement regarding the necessity of a health examination for the child, including up-to-date immunizations
“At time of visit, 3 student missing immunizations from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(2) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug testing results required under this subsection must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver
“At time of visit, 1 staff missing drug test from file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
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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 November 6, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
38, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 803-7794 to ask.
(219) 803-7794.
504 Conkey Ave, Hammond, IN 46324. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidzville Daycare Centers LLC #2, 0.5 miles away.