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Little Hands Day Care

Lafayette, IN 47909 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (765) 714-2611

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About Little Hands Day Care

Little Hands Day Care is a licensed home daycare in Lafayette, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Hands Day Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Hands Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#79-3894
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies

      “Items labeled Keep out of the reach of children were accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1

      “Childcare home out of ratio during the visit. 13:1”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

  4. Aug 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(o) Direct child care providers shall store flammable liquids in tightly sealed, marked containers appropriate to the type of liquid being stored. Direct child care providers shall store no more than five (5) gallons of flammable liquids at any one (1) time in buildings used for child care and shall store all flammable liquids, lighters, and matches in an area inaccessible to children or in an approved fire cabinet

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024

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 Hands Day Care

Is Little Hands Day Care 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 Hands Day Care last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Hands Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 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 Little Hands Day Care care for?

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

Does Little Hands Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Hands Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Hands Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 714-2611 to ask.

What is Little Hands Day Care's phone number?

(765) 714-2611.

Where is Little Hands Day Care?

Lafayette, IN 47909. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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