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Little Legacies Academy

8374 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 464105.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days
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About Little Legacies Academy

Little Legacies Academy is a licensed child care center in Merrillville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 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: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
37 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday To Friday 7:00 Am - 6:00 Pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumNight Owls
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Extended care: Evening learning and play
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Legacies Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Legacies Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
37 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101555
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Oct 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate

      “Infant and toddler teachers must be certified in pediatric CPR prior to working with children. Training can now be for 2 years.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “In the infant room, the bleach water mixture is under the sink behind a child deterrant, accessible to children. Janitorial closet is unlocked leaving several cleaning items accessible to children. Toothpaste and shaving cream are accessible in the children's restrooms. Items stating keep out of reach of children must be kept out of reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

      “Items in the infant and kitchen refrigerators need to be labeled with date opened and if not in original packaging, it must be labeled with item name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid

      “Infant and toddler staff do not have current first aid. Must have certification before working with infants or toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

  2. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo 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 Legacies Academy

Is Little Legacies Academy 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 Legacies Academy last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Legacies Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 6 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.

How many children can Little Legacies Academy care for?

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

Does Little Legacies Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Legacies Academy's hours?

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

How much does Little Legacies Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 512-5279 to ask.

What is Little Legacies Academy's phone number?

(219) 512-5279.

Where is Little Legacies Academy?

8374 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings Academy, MV, 1.1 miles away.

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