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Mrs. White's Creative Care

Michigan City, IN 46360 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
6 days
Call (219) 561-4589

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About Mrs. White's Creative Care

Mrs. White's Creative Care is a licensed home daycare in Michigan City, 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 Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 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 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11 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
6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
SundayNot 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 capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mrs. White's Creative Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Mrs. White's Creative Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#46-2983
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation

      “Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. Four kids state form 50548 was not signed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care

      “A section of the fence was leaning and had nails sticking out of it.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • 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

      “Current CPR is needed for the licensee and one caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.

      “Two kids did not have immunization records in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities

      “Two kids did not have a physical in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

  3. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

      “Verification of current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 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

      “The licensee and one caregivers TB test was over one year old.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

      “One caregivers national criminal history check was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children

      “In the front enclosed area a small portion of the wall was peeling.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

  5. Apr 16, 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 Mrs. White's Creative Care

Is Mrs. White's Creative Care 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 Mrs. White's Creative Care last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mrs. White's Creative Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Mrs. White's Creative Care care for?

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

Does Mrs. White's Creative Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mrs. White's Creative Care's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mrs. White's Creative Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 561-4589 to ask.

What is Mrs. White's Creative Care's phone number?

(219) 561-4589.

Where is Mrs. White's Creative Care?

Michigan City, IN 46360. 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).