Skip to content
Home daycare 

Little House 4 Tots II

Gary, IN 46404 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
6 days

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Little House 4 Tots II

Little House 4 Tots II is a licensed home daycare in Gary, 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 Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 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 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11 PM

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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 House 4 Tots II has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Little House 4 Tots II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#45-451764
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 4 visits
  1. Apr 29, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation

      “One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasHealth and safety risk

      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

      “There was a small opening in the fence surrounding the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times

      “There was not a caregiver present during the visit with verification of current CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Current CPR training is needed for the provider.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

  2. May 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasHealth and safety risk

      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

      “Work is being completed on the fence surrounding the outdoor play area which created a small opening in the fence.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) The license shall be publicly displayed in the home

      “The childcare home license was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled

      “The diaper changing pad was torn.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

  3. Jun 5, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age

      “A consent to release form needs to be submitted for the licensee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age

      “The licensee and one household members TB test was over one year old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home

      “None of the kids files had a suspension and expulsion policy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills

      “There was not any documentation of fire drills on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation

      “Some kids did not have state form 50548 in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

      “The licensee national criminal history check was over three years old. A consent form needs to be submitted in order for the fingerprints to be updated in the system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled

      “The diaper changing pad had tears in it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • 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 reach of kids were accessible under the bathroom sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 can participate in the child care homes activities

      “Five kids did not have a physical in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

  4. May 21, 2024InspectionNo 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Little House 4 Tots II

FAQ

Questions about Little House 4 Tots II

Is Little House 4 Tots II 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 House 4 Tots II last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little House 4 Tots II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 House 4 Tots II care for?

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

Does Little House 4 Tots II accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little House 4 Tots II's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little House 4 Tots II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 944-7092 to ask.

What is Little House 4 Tots II's phone number?

(219) 944-7092.

Where is Little House 4 Tots II?

Gary, IN 46404. 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).