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Little Fireflies Academia

649 Mulberry St, Hammond, IN 463245.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days

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About Little Fireflies Academia

Little Fireflies Academia is a licensed child care center in Hammond, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: head start and infant care.

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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months to 12 years
ProgramsHead Start and infant care
Class sizeEach classroom up to 20 children (ages 3-6)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsOn My Way Pre-K
MoreFounded 2018
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Fireflies Academia has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Fireflies Academia

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101020
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 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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  1. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Little Fireflies Academia

Is Little Fireflies Academia 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 Little Fireflies Academia last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Fireflies Academia 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 5 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.

How many children can Little Fireflies Academia care for?

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

Does Little Fireflies Academia accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Fireflies Academia's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Fireflies Academia cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (865) 748-3146 to ask.

What is Little Fireflies Academia's phone number?

(865) 748-3146.

Where is Little Fireflies Academia?

649 Mulberry St, Hammond, IN 46324. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidzville Daycare Centers, 0.2 miles away.

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