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Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy

3741 Guthrie St, East Chicago, IN 463125.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
6 days
Call (219) 398-9810Directions

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About Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy

Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy is a licensed child care center in East Chicago, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.

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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
37 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
37 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100205
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 visits

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. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 24, 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 Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy

Is Merchant of Hope Enrichment 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 Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy care for?

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

Does Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy's hours?

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

How much does Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 398-9810 to ask.

What is Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy's phone number?

(219) 398-9810.

Where is Merchant of Hope Enrichment Academy?

3741 Guthrie St, East Chicago, IN 46312. The nearest other daycare we list is New Horizons Child Care Ministry, 0.4 miles away.

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