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Children First Learning Center Foundation

807 Merrillville Road, Crown Point IN 46307 · License #166474 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 77 childrenAges 3 yr – 10 yr3-Star programLast inspected Feb 12, 2026
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Director
Nathalie Mayer
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Address
807 Merrillville Road, Crown Point IN 46307 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF ProviderOn My Way Pre-K

Ages served

6 Weeks-35 Months (38)Three-Ten (39)
  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 77 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.6
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Feb 12, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55 · Inappropriate discipline

    Teacher was seen on video grabbing a child inappropriately by the arm to guide them to the wall

    Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

    View state record

Feb 12, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 13, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 14, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 29, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55 · Inappropriate discipline

    Facility self-reported a caregiver in the one's classroom pushed/guided a child by their head during a biting incident.

    Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

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Jan 26, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-135 · Infant Food Preparation and Storage

    Bottle prep is considered food prep and must be done in a approved food prep area. Facility is currently prepping bottles in classrooms. If using powdered formula, there must be a note in the child's file.

    Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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Jan 26, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-342 · Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow

    The two's room handwashing sink does not get warm enough. Consultant ran water twice and for a minute. Water did not warm at all.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2024

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Jan 26, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-342 · Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow

    The two's room handwashing sink does not get warm enough. Consultant ran water twice and for a minute. Water did not warm at all.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2024

    View state record

Nov 16, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55 · Inappropriate discipline

    Teacher abuptly woke child up from sleeping to change his diaper. After diaper change, stood child up over the gate forcefully. Child fell backwards, hitting his head on the floor. Teacher then picked up next child for diaper change without helping/consoling first child.

    Corrected by Nov 16, 2023

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jul 9, 2025 inspection noted: “Teacher was seen on video grabbing a child inappropriately by the arm to guide them to the wall” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 29, 2024 inspection noted: “Facility self-reported a caregiver in the one's classroom pushed/guided a child by their head during a biting incident.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 26, 2024 inspection noted: “Bottle prep is considered food prep and must be done in a approved food prep area. Facility is currently prepping bottles in classrooms. If using powdered for…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error