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Gary, IN 46408 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Summers Playland
- licensed capacity
- 10
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Summers Playland
Summers Playland is a licensed home daycare in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open every day, 12:00 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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 | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Summers Playland has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Summers Playland
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #45-452197
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Oct 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“One fire extinguisher needs to be tagged and inspected and one fire extinguisher needs to be replaced.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies.
“Vaccination records are need for the dog that is in the home.”
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 rack, shovel, and a power tool were accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area.”
Nov 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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 small portion of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area was leaning and created a small opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 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, one caregiver, and one household member.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 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
“A consent to release form is needed for one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 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
“Six kids did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“Three kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. The kids files did not have state form 50548.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 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
“Some kids did not have a discipline policy and the suspension and expulsion policy in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“The fire extinguishers need to be tagged and inspected.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“There was not a fire drill log on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home
“There was not a smoke detector at the top of the basement stairwell.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Summers Playland
Is Summers Playland 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 Summers Playland last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Summers Playland had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 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 Summers Playland care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Summers Playland accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Summers Playland's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Summers Playland cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 484-8124 to ask.
What is Summers Playland's phone number?
(219) 484-8124.
Where is Summers Playland?
Gary, IN 46408. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.