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Y Pre-School

1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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About Y Pre-School

Y Pre-School is a child care center in Valparaiso, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Hours today
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Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Y Pre-School

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-100013-A
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Background checks 4
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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: Jan 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      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: Jan 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      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

      “One staff member has an expired consent form on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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

      “One staff member has expired fingerprints on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

  6. Jan 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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: Jan 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      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: Jan 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      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

      “One staff member has an expired consent form on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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

      “One staff member has expired fingerprints on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

  7. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________

      “Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

  6. Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________

      “Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 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 Y Pre-School

Is Y Pre-School licensed?

Yes. Y Pre-School is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Y Pre-School last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Y Pre-School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Y Pre-School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Y Pre-School'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 Y Pre-School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 464-9543 to ask.

What is Y Pre-School's phone number?

(219) 464-9543.

Where is Y Pre-School?

1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Kids Learning Center, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).