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Little Rascals

Michigan City, IN 46360 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
7 days
Call (219) 879-2480

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About Little Rascals

Little Rascals is a licensed home daycare in Michigan City, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 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 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Sunday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom 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

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Rascals

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#46-2881
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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. Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

    • 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: Feb 25, 2026

  2. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.

      “Upon arrival 13 kids of mixed ages were present with two caregivers. None of the kids were of school age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

  4. May 15, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1) Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools

      “A rake was accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.

      “Three kids need updated immunization records in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray

      “One caregiver that was present did not have a file. A physical is needed for the caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider

      “On caregiver that was present did not have a file. Verification of a drug screen is needed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 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

      “One caregiver that was present did not have a file. A TB test is needed for the caregiver. One caregivers TB test was over one year old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door.

      “There was not a gate in front of the stairwell leading upstairs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 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

      “On caregiver that was present did not have a file. Verification of current First Aid and Universal Precautions training is needed for the caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 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 Rascals

Is Little Rascals 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 Rascals last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Rascals had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Rascals care for?

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

Does Little Rascals accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Rascals' hours?

Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Rascals cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 879-2480 to ask.

What is Little Rascals' phone number?

(219) 879-2480.

Where is Little Rascals?

Michigan City, IN 46360. 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).