Woodland Child Development Center
4630 W 10th Street, Gary, IN
Where A Kid Can Be A Kid
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Where A Kid Can Be A Kid
Where A Kid Can Be A Kid is a licensed home daycare in Gary, 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, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 11:59 PM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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
Where A Kid Can Be A Kid has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Where A Kid Can Be A Kid
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #45-452587
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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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- Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“During the visit fourteen kids were present with one caregiver. The child to staff ratio should be 14:2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
May 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 were accessible in the shed in the outdoor fenced in play area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
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
“Upon arrival one caregiver was present with 12 kids of mixed ages.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door.
“There was not a gate in front of the basement stairwell.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
Apr 24, 2024Inspection4 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 drug screen in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
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
“Two kids physical forms did not have a signature.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
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 have a physical or a TB test in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
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 is needed for the licensee.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Where A Kid Can Be A Kid
Is Where A Kid Can Be A Kid 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 Where A Kid Can Be A Kid last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Where A Kid Can Be A Kid had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Where A Kid Can Be A Kid care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Where A Kid Can Be A Kid accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Where A Kid Can Be A Kid's hours?
Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Where A Kid Can Be A Kid cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 805-5558 to ask.
What is Where A Kid Can Be A Kid's phone number?
(219) 805-5558.
Where is Where A Kid Can Be A Kid?
Gary, IN 46404. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.