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Mother's Little Tots

1319 Grant St, Gary, IN 464043.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days

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About Mother's Little Tots

Mother's Little Tots is a licensed child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 51 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Mother's Little Tots has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Mother's Little Tots

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101089
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-34(1) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: At least one (1) caregiver must be trained annually in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours of operation and with children on field trips

      “4 staff members missing current CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually

      “3 staff members missing documentation of annual TB test results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter

      “4 staff members missing current First Aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

  3. Jun 18, 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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Questions about Mother's Little Tots

Is Mother's Little Tots 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 Mother's Little Tots last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mother's Little Tots had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 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 Mother's Little Tots care for?

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

Does Mother's Little Tots accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mother's Little Tots' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mother's Little Tots cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 256-1373 to ask.

What is Mother's Little Tots' phone number?

(219) 256-1373.

Where is Mother's Little Tots?

1319 Grant St, Gary, IN 46404. The nearest other daycare we list is Dree's Playhouse Christian Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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