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Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center

Hammond, IN 46324 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
7 days

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About Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center

Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center is a licensed home daycare in Hammond, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open every day, 6:30 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday6:30 AM to 11:59 PM
Sunday6:30 AM to 11:59 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom 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

Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#45-451973
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

      “S. D. has outdated TB test on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

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 Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center

Is Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center 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 Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center's hours?

Every day, 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 803-7183 to ask.

What is Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center's phone number?

(219) 803-7183.

Where is Sharai's Little Explorers Child Care Center?

Hammond, IN 46324. 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).