Woodland Child Development Center
3027 J.F. Mahoney Drive, Hammond, IN
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The Children's Place
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Children's Place
The Children's Place is a licensed home daycare in Hammond, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Children's Place has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Children's Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #45-452212
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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Jan 30, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“One caregiver did not have a file on premesis or in CCIS - no drug test on file”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“One caregiver did not have a file on premesis or in CCIS - no physical on file”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
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
“One caregiver did not have a file on premesis or in CCIS - no consent on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
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
“Cleaning supplies stored in bathtub that are accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026
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 caregiver did not have a file on premesis or in CCIS - no consent or fingerprints on file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2026
- Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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
“One caregiver K.R. has expired CPR and first aide documentation on premises”
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
“There are cleaners that say keep out of reach of children accessible to children in the bathroom, inside the shower and under the kitchen sink.”
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 caregiver K.M. has expired fingerprints in the system and needs to get updated ones”
Feb 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Several staff need updated Universal procautions they are expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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
“Several staff need updated TB test done. They are expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Children's Place
Is The Children's Place 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 The Children's Place last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Children's Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 4 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 The Children's Place care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Children's Place accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Children's Place's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Children's Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 455-1251 to ask.
What is The Children's Place's phone number?
(219) 455-1251.
Where is The Children's Place?
Hammond, IN 46323. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.