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Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School

7249 Van Buren Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
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About Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School

Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School is a licensed child care center in Merrillville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM.

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 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
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 capacity76 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100834
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect

      “Director did not report to the division accusations of one child touching another child inappropriately.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

  7. Oct 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting”

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 Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School

Is Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School 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 Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School care for?

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

Does Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 650-5302 to ask.

What is Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School's phone number?

(219) 650-5302.

Where is Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School?

7249 Van Buren Street, Merrillville, IN 46410. The nearest other daycare we list is All About Children, 0.5 miles away.

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