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Magical Minds

Hammond, IN 46324 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$150
Call (219) 937-7051Website

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About Magical Minds

Magical Minds is a licensed home daycare in Hammond, 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, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It lists weekly tuition from $150 to $250. 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 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 11:59 PMPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday12:00 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
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6am- 8pm Monday- Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsOn My Way! Pre-K grants
TransportationTransportation (pick up and drop off to and from school)
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Magical Minds lists weekly tuition from $150 to $250.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Before/Afterschool Care$150
Full Day Pre- School$200
Half Day Pre- School$165
Infant/Toddler Developmental Program, certified for care starting at 6 weeks of age$250
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Magical Minds

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#45-452521
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jan 30, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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

      “Caregivers cpr/first aide was expired”
    • 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

      “Caregivers cpr/first aide was expired”
    • 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

      “Power tools accessible to children and cleaning supplies underneath the sink in an unlocked cabinet and bedroom doors were not locked”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element

      “There was a space heater in the main room that was not protected by safety devices”
    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home

      “Smoke detectors did not have batteries”
  2. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 21, 2024Inspection3 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

      “Some creams by diaper changing area that were accesible to children, hand sanitizer by door, and cleaning wipes on counter in kitchen”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home

      “Front door has an extra block for safety - but cannot be on during daycare due to it being the 2nd exit”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 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

      “Provider has an expired TB needs to get it updated”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

  4. Feb 29, 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.

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FAQ

Questions about Magical Minds

Is Magical Minds 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 Magical Minds last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Magical Minds had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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 Magical Minds care for?

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

Does Magical Minds accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Magical Minds' hours?

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

How much does Magical Minds cost?

Weekly tuition from $150 to $250, as it lists it.

What is Magical Minds' phone number?

(219) 937-7051.

Where is Magical Minds?

Hammond, IN 46324. 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).