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Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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New Beginnings Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Michigan City, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
New Beginnings Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 14 corrected
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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IC 12-17.2-5-33(a) A licensee shall operate a child care home in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the division finds that the licensee has violated this article
“Did not obtain required CDA”
IC 12-17.2-5-33(a) A licensee shall operate a child care home in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the division finds that the licensee has violated this article
“Did not obtain required CDA”
IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(1) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide documentation to the division that the licensee has received a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate as described in IC 12-14-5-2
“Did not obtain required CDA”
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
“A section of the ceiling is open and falling into the owner's office in the home. Open insulation and debris poses health and safety risk to staff and children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
Validated complaint
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
“Staff files missing documentation of current CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“Last documented fire drill was 12/8/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
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
“A current TB test is needed for two caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Verification of safe sleep training is needed for one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
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
“The licensee and one caregiver completed CPR online. Verification of the hands on skills session is needed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
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
“A small section of the top rail of the fence surrounding the outdoor fenced in play area was leaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
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 2, 2024
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
“A current TB test is needed for the licensee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home
“Four kids did not have a suspension and expulsion policy in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“One caregiver did not have a consent to release form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
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 Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee and one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
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.
“Several kids need updated immunization records in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
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Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1200 East Coolspring Avenue, Michigan City, IN
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (219) 344-3794 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 344-3794 to ask.
(219) 344-3794.
Michigan City, IN 46360. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.