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Find Trusted Infant Daycares Near Me in Portage, IN

We have 12 infant daycares in Portage, IN! Compare and find the best infant daycare to fit your needs.

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Discovery Playhouse Learn

3008 Peterson St Portage, IN

< 1 mi

Child care
The Discovery Playhouse in Portage, Indiana, is a state licensed facility established in the year 2011. They offer child care services, before and after care for infants to school age children. They offer a safe environment with CPR and First Aid trained staff. Services are available in full-time and part-time schedules.
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Christian Kiddie Kare

4054 Kentucky Street Gary, IN

5.0(1)

8 mi

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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Aunt Essie's Child Care

808 Concord Rd Valparaiso, IN

4.5(16)

8 mi

Childcare - 24 / 7 availability - Normal hours 6am - 5 pm Porter County/Liberty Twp. Please see the reviews at the bottom of this profile. Provider Experience: Was Licensed with State of PA Home Child Care for 23 years, before relocating to Indiana in 2009, and have been caring for children here since then. Certified Infant/Child CPR and first aid SIDS trained and certified for Safe Sleeping Practices Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks Included Transportation to Liberty Elementary School Conveniently located on IN Hwy 6, between Portage, Valparaiso, and Chesterton IN. Excellent references. Child Care Philosophy: Family child care in a &quot;home like&quot; setting is the best alternative there is for working parents. It provides a small secure environment for children during the most important time of their development. Family child care offers a home away from home, providing children with &quot;siblings&quot; of all ages, to play, socialize, and learn from. My goal in providing quality child care for your child is to provide... A learning environment... learning is not necessarily the ABC's and 123's, but is also the learning of values. The learning of honesty, respect, self-reliance, and potential, self-discipline, and moderation, the values of being; dependable, love, sensitivity to others, kindness, friendliness and fairness are the values of giving. A proper approach to discipline... Since children occasionally need discipline, it is important that you and I share a similar philosophy so that your child is not too confused as to where the boundaries are and what is expected of him/her. Children are taught which behaviors are inappropriate, and why, and given alternatives that are acceptable. In this way, the behavior is being changed, without making the child feel &quot;bad&quot; or unloved. This helps develop their self-esteem, and teaches them how to handle difficult situations themselves in the future. I express my disapproval (without attaching character). I state my expectations and show your child how to make amends. I give choices, and in extreme situations a child may be given a &quot;time out&quot;; because at times a child may be having trouble making choices of their own and they just may need a couple of minutes to calm down, and think about their choices. And to foster unconditional love... this kind of love is very important to me because children should not grow up feeling that in order to be loved and cared for they must meet numerous conditions.

Care Member says "Essie and Rocky provide extraordinary dedication and care. My daughter just turned 1 and has been attending since she was 9 weeks old. As a parent who...

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Growing Kids Learning Center

1828 South 11th Street Chesterton, IN

7 mi

Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
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Growing Kids is a state licensed, accredited, and quality rated child care and preschool. We offer state of the art safety and security features designed into each center. Each building has only one entrance - monitored and locked (But there are lots of exits, in case of emergency). Playgrounds are fully enclosed with high fencing. And kids of different aged groups play in different areas. Each classroom is monitored by closed-circuit TV. All parents use a biometric-based sign-in and sign-out process. Many of our staff have an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, or are experienced professionals. Training includes CPR, first aid, child safety and much more. Children enjoy structure educational activities, provided by a team of highly qualified and motivated teachers. Each member of our staff works hard to help kids grow - intellectually, emotionally and socially. Low student-teacher ratio ensures that we're able to help each child explore and develop at his or her own pace. The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood offers stimulating learning opportunities for students of every age, starting at six weeks and through after-school aged. We have incorporated Minds in Motion into the daily curriculum. Minds in Motion is an obstacle course of activities that improve a child's balance, eye-hand coordination and visual skills, all of which play a huge part in a child's learning processes for school readiness. Growing Kids offers plenty of parent - focused convenience and flexibility. Many convenient locations throughout northern Indiana. Infant through school-aged care. Extended hours as early as 4:30 a.m. and as late as 11:30 p.m. weekdays. Plus, one FREE Saturday of child care each month! We close only six holidays. We also offer camps for Spring, Winter and Summer. And if you have a special scheduling problem, we'll do everything possible to accommodate your need. Each Growing Kids center is built from the ground up with one thing in mind: growing kids! Each classroom has child-sized sinks and bathrooms. Classroom layout virtually eliminates &quot;blind spots.&quot; Special &quot;parent view&quot; windows allow you to observe activities. We have a Growing Kids exclusive which is a dramatic play area called Main Street. Our philosophy stresses hands-on learning through play, which is how kids learn. Main Street plays a key part in our educational program where children learn by role-playing, problem-solving, and social development.
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Crystal Care

3723 Connecticut St Gary, IN

8 mi

Child care
Crystal Care provides a childcare program in Gary, Indiana. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Crystal Care welcomes infants through school-aged children and is open Mondays to Fridays from six AM to six PM.
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Kaitlin Home

6301 Osage Rd Valparaiso, IN

8 mi

My name is Kaitlin Loehmer. I'm a mother of two looking to take on a couple of kids in my home to watch. My son is 2 and my daughter is 6 weeks old. While pregnant with both children I worked at Growing Kids in Chesterton. I worked in the infant room up to the after school room. I am CPR certified, safe sleep certified, and more. Please message me with any questions!!
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Cindy's Daycare

1117 Morningside Dr Chesterton, IN

7 mi

Child care
Cindy's Daycare provides a home childcare program in Chesterton, Indiana. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Cindy's Daycare welcomes infants through school-aged children and is open Mondays to Fridays.
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Ann's Daytime Daycare

940 S Wisconsin St Hobart, IN

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Ann's Daytime Daycare in Hobart, Indiana offers quality childcare services that suit the needs of parents and children. It is located at 940 S Wisconsin Street, providing children, from infants to school-age, with a safe, secure and nurturing environment. The facility has a capacity of ten children and is open from Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM until 5:30 PM.
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Tiny Teddy's Child Care Home

229 S Ash St Hobart, IN

6 mi

Child care
Tiny Teddy's Child Care Home in Hobart, Indiana is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 12 children from infants to thirteen years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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Happy Times Day Care

2676 Pierce Street Gary, IN

8 mi

Happy Times Day Care provides childcare services for infants to thirteen years old. $25 per day for clients paying cash. Step ahead is accepted and we do have a food program available.
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Creative Beginnings Child Care

6281 Willet Ave Hobart, IN

6 mi

Child care
The Creative Beginnings Child Care provides a licensed childcare program in Hobart, Indiana. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Creative Beginnings Child Care is open to infants through school-aged children and is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
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Suze Que's Day Care Center

2029 Tennessee St Gary, IN

8 mi

Child care
Suze Que's Day Care Center provides a childcare program in Gary, Indiana. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Suze Que's Day Care Center welcomes infants to school-aged children and is open from Sundays to Saturdays from seven AM to five thirty PM.
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FAQs for finding infant daycares near you in Portage, IN

Infant daycare near you in Portage, IN can be a fantastic option for babies and their families. It provides many benefits, such as a safe and nurturing environment, access to stimulating activities tailored to their age and stage of development, an early introduction to socializing with other infants, and the chance for parents to maintain or re-enter the workforce. Infant daycares also offer parents peace-of-mind, knowing that their infant is receiving high quality care from trained infant specialists.

Choosing the right infant daycare provider near you in Portage, IN can be a daunting task. It is important to do research in order to find a provider who is qualified and meets your needs, as well as your infant's needs. You can connect directly with infant daycares on Care.com, and be sure to check out member reviews! You'll likely want to tour the center while you're researching your options to meet with staff members, which is a great time to ask questions, assess their qualifications, and observe how they interact with infants. Ultimately, selecting an infant day care provider should involve doing your due diligence in order to ensure your infant’s safety and wellbeing.

A great way to find infant daycare centers in Portage, IN is to turn to Care.com for help! You can check out profiles from infant day care providers in your area, can read reviews from parents, and compare rates. You'll be able to connect directly with daycare centers in your area and schedule tours for more detailed information.

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