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Waverly Child Care Home

Chesterton, IN 46304 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
Call (219) 929-1794

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About Waverly Child Care Home

Waverly Child Care Home is a licensed home daycare in Chesterton, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:15 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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
6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:15 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 capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Waverly Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Waverly Child Care Home

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#64-3186
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 29, 2024Inspection3 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

      “Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee and two caregivers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024

    • 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

      “Three caregivers and one household member need an updated national criminal history check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2024

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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

      “Three caregivers and one household member needs to submit a consent to release form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 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 Waverly Child Care Home

Is Waverly Child Care Home 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 Waverly Child Care Home last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Waverly Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Waverly Child Care Home care for?

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

Does Waverly Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Waverly Child Care Home's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Waverly Child Care Home cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 929-1794 to ask.

What is Waverly Child Care Home's phone number?

(219) 929-1794.

Where is Waverly Child Care Home?

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).