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Teresa Tender Toes

Michigan City, IN 46360 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
6 days
Call (219) 561-3272

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About Teresa Tender Toes

Teresa Tender Toes 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.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpen 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
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
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

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State record

Inspection reports for Teresa Tender Toes

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#46-2954
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

      “Three caregivers missing current Universal Precautions training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

  2. Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

      “One caregivers fingerprints expired on 8/16/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

  3. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 under the kitchen and bathroom sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

    • 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

      “Verification of current Universal Precautions training is needed for one caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      “Four kids need current immunization records in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “Three kids did not have a physical in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 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 Teresa Tender Toes

Is Teresa Tender Toes 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 Teresa Tender Toes last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Teresa Tender Toes had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Teresa Tender Toes care for?

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

Does Teresa Tender Toes accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Teresa Tender Toes' hours?

Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Teresa Tender Toes cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 561-3272 to ask.

What is Teresa Tender Toes' phone number?

(219) 561-3272.

Where is Teresa Tender Toes?

Michigan City, IN 46360. 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).