Safe Haven Academy I
5927 Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN
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Secret's Loving Care 2.0 is a licensed home daycare in Hammond, 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 Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom 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
Secret's Loving Care 2.0 has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 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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470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element
“THere were several space heaters in use in the home that were accessible to the children”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-43(a) A separate bed, cot, mat, or sleeping bag shall be provided for each child.
“When consultant arrived, there was a child asleep on the couch, provider moved child to another chair/couch to sleep on. The consultant asked if provider had nap mats and then the provider moved child to nap mat”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 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
“There is exercise equipment in the childcare area that the children have access to and they would be able to climb on - There was a vent cover in the bathroom that needs to be replaced so a child doesn't injure themselves on this.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
“The cleaners under the sink are accessible to children as well as a few items around the home such as wipes, lotions, creams, etc.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) The electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. There must not be exposed or uninsulated wiring. If used, extension cords shall not be overloaded or over six (6) feet in length
“There were several extension cords in the home that were strung across the floor, for christmas tree, heaters, and in bathroom that would pose as a hazard to children”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
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5927 Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN
Hammond, IN 46320 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hammond, IN 46320 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hammond, IN 46320 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hammond, IN 46320 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hammond, IN 46320 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hammond, IN 46320 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hammond, IN 46320 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hammond, IN 46320 · 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 November 19, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 201-1451 to ask.
(219) 201-1451.
Hammond, IN 46320. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.