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Momma Bear Learning

Merrillville, IN 46410 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
Call (219) 888-9246

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About Momma Bear Learning

Momma Bear Learning is a licensed home daycare in Merrillville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 11:59 PM

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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Momma Bear Learning has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Momma Bear Learning

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#45-452615
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 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. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency.

      “Gas shut off is not known at time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(1) An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Attend an orientation training arranged or approved by the CDFC

      “Missing Orientation I and II training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

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 Momma Bear Learning

Is Momma Bear Learning 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 Momma Bear Learning last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Momma Bear Learning 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 5 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 Momma Bear Learning care for?

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

Does Momma Bear Learning accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Momma Bear Learning's 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 Momma Bear Learning cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 888-9246 to ask.

What is Momma Bear Learning's phone number?

(219) 888-9246.

Where is Momma Bear Learning?

Merrillville, IN 46410. 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).