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The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy
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About The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy
The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy is a child care center in Gary, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101936-A
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 22 visits · 11 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“1 child file missing documentation of immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“2 child files missing signed parent's notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
Jun 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“1 child file missing documentation of immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“2 child files missing signed parent's notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“Staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“Staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
Dec 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“IC 12- 17.2- 3.5-5.5 (a)”
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy
Is The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy licensed?
Yes. The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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.
Does The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 318-9664 to ask.
What is The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy's phone number?
(219) 318-9664.
Where is The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy?
1500-1506 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Children's Accelerated Academy, 0.1 miles away.