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The Nanny's

Chesterton, IN 46304 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (219) 741-8583

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About The Nanny's

The Nanny's is a licensed home daycare in Chesterton, 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, 5:30 AM to 4:30 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom 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

The Nanny's has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Nanny's

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#64-452265
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times

      “On 9/4/2025 the provider stepped outside onto to the front landing of the home to get a child off of the bus while the other children were inside of the home.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

  3. Sep 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b”
  4. Jun 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Three fire extinguishers are needed in the home.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

    • 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

      “The licensees fingerprints expired on 11/04/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 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 the licensee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

  5. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 6, 2024Inspection5 rules 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

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1

      “Eleven kids of mixed ages were being cared for by one qualified caregiver. The child to staff ratio should be 11:2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 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

      “A current TB Test is needed for one caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 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

      “Items labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible in the bathrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies.

      “Vaccination records are needed for two dogs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2024

  8. Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 The Nanny's

Is The Nanny's 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 Nanny's last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Nanny's had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 7 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 The Nanny's care for?

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

Does The Nanny's accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Nanny's' hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Nanny's cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 741-8583 to ask.

What is The Nanny's' phone number?

(219) 741-8583.

Where is The Nanny's?

Chesterton, IN 46304. 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).