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Crayon University Early Learning Academy

6049 Broadway, Merrillville IN 46410 · License #939969 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 60 childrenAges 2 yr – 12 yr1-Star programLast inspected Jan 28, 2026
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Director
Erica Woods
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Address
6049 Broadway, Merrillville IN 46410 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Two-Twelve (60)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 60 children
2
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.2
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Jan 28, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-151(a) · There shall always be at least two (2) caregivers on duty at all times regardless of the child/staff ratio

    There was only 1 caregiver on site at the time of visit.

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Jan 28, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-49(a) · Age grouping policies apply at all times except as in subsection (f)

    At the time of visit, the children were all combined into one group ranging in ages 2-4 years of age.

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Sep 2, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 15, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 4, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 16, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 11, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 21, 2025 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 21, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 28, 2026 inspection noted: “There was only 1 caregiver on site at the time of visit.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 28, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of visit, the children were all combined into one group ranging in ages 2-4 years of age.” — 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