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Sincere Childcare 10/26

Gary, IN 46408 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Sincere Childcare 10/26

Sincere Childcare 10/26 is a licensed home daycare in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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

Sincere Childcare 10/26 has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sincere Childcare 10/26

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#45-452539
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 portion of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area was not properly secured.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

  2. Jan 22, 2025Inspection2 rules 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

      “A current TB test is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 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 Universal Precautions training is needed for one caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

  3. Jan 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsupervised

      “The lock on the gate surrounding the inground pool was not locked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Items labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible in the infant room near the diaper changing area and in the closet. Items labeled keep out of reach of kids were also accessible in the basement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 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

      “One household members TB was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 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

      “Scissors were accessible in the kitchen drawer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 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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Questions about Sincere Childcare 10/26

Is Sincere Childcare 10/26 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 Sincere Childcare 10/26 last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sincere Childcare 10/26 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Sincere Childcare 10/26 care for?

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

Does Sincere Childcare 10/26 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sincere Childcare 10/26's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sincere Childcare 10/26 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 313-2315 to ask.

What is Sincere Childcare 10/26's phone number?

(219) 313-2315.

Where is Sincere Childcare 10/26?

Gary, IN 46408. 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).