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We have 15 family daycares in Lake Station, IN! Compare and find the best family daycare to fit your needs.

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Kathaleen Psomadelis

2681 State Street Lake Station, IN

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Their First Day (c) Child Care

1910 W 60th Place Merrillville, IN

5.0(4)
Hi, I'm La Tanya and I'm happy to be here at Care. I am a wife and mother of four almost grown boys. Child care has been a part of my life for more than ten years and I've loved being a part of budding young sprout's development. I had the opportunity to run and operate a child care center from my home in Hawaii over seen by...

Anthony says "Finding the right place and person to watch over your children is crucial. The people over at Their First day have everything you could possibly ask for...

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Christian Kiddie Kare

4054 Kentucky Street Gary, IN

5.0(1)
Christian Kiddie Kare is a home daycare in the Gary area. We are state licensed with a trained and certified staff. We provide Free hot nutritious meals, daily curriculum and quality care when your not there in a warm and loving atmosphere. We except infants 6 weeks-12 years of age. No registration Fee

Lakenya B. says "Really sweet people! Nice clean place. My kids didn't want to leave."

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I'm in the process of starting my own learning pod services for ages 3-17 in Gary, Indiana either this year or next year. We will be putting kids in different classes depending on age and grade. I want to make this a calm and safe environment and prevent the pandemic from spreading. There is enough space for kids to social...
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Pinnacle Family Child Care

4088 Fillmore St Gary, IN

Pinnacle Family Child Care operates five days a week from Monday up to Friday. The facility is open 12 hours a day from 7 A.M. until 7 P.M. Serving the Gary community in Indiana, the center is fully licensed for 12 children who are zero to 12 years of age.
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1 2 3 Grow Daycare

3405 W 78th Ave. Merrillville, IN

Bonnie M

7121 Missouri Ave Hammond, IN

I am a mother of four children, and I love kids. I have plenty of toys and will help with potty training also. I would like to do this in my home, that way my home will get messy and not yours.
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Brite Kidds Early Advancement Daycare

5930 Roosevelt Place Merrillville, IN

Best Friends Child Care

333 N. True Street Griffith, IN

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We are a family child care home. We provide the following: serve ages 6 weeks and up, after-school local pick-up and care program (homework help included), nutritious meals and snacks, reasonable rates and negotiable hours, loving environment, fun activities and lots of learning, and large, park-like fenced-in...
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MollyBee's Nanny

711 N Arbogast Griffith, IN

MollyBee's Nanny is a nanny, babysitting, elderly, and pet sitting services in the Northwest Indiana area.
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Open Arms Daycare

6972 Prairie Run Ave Portage, IN

Depending on your family's schedule, our Full-Time Program might be the right fit for you. No matter what your child needs, our program will provide the support and tools necessary for optimal growth. So excited to hear from you soon.
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Earlybird Daycare

6990 Eisenhower Ave Portage, IN

Accepting Applications for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I offer a variety of learning experiences for the children that will enhance their learning growth as well as motor growth. I have been in the business of early childhood education for approximately 8 years. With a BS in Public Health with a concentration of early...
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Home Away from Home

6151 McCasland Ave Portage, IN

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Double Kiddie Care

619 Merganser Dr. Hobart, IN

Mother and daughter duo here to provide NWI with a unique, distinctive, and small setting childcare service. Together we have 10+ years of professional nanny experience. Feel free to look at our individual profiles at your convenience: Joan B/Laura B. Our goal is to provide reliable, trustworthy, and most importantly fun...
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Lake Station, IN

When looking for a family daycare near you in Lake Station, IN, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Lake Station, IN, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

When choosing family daycare near you in Lake Station, IN, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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