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Little Legacies Academy, LLC

8374 Louisiana St, Merrillville IN 46410 · License #970628 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 37 childrenAges 0 mo – 6 yr1-Star programLast inspected Oct 29, 2025
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Director
Kahari Steele
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Address
8374 Louisiana St, Merrillville IN 46410 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Infant-Toddler (13)Two-Six (24)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 37 children
4
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
0.4
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Oct 29, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) · Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate

    Infant and toddler teachers must be certified in pediatric CPR prior to working with children. Training can now be for 2 years.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

    View state record

Oct 29, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) · All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid

    Infant and toddler staff do not have current first aid. Must have certification before working with infants or toddlers.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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Oct 29, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116 · Kitchen and food preparation areas

    Items in the infant and kitchen refrigerators need to be labeled with date opened and if not in original packaging, it must be labeled with item name.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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Oct 29, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    In the infant room, the bleach water mixture is under the sink behind a child deterrant, accessible to children. Janitorial closet is unlocked leaving several cleaning items accessible to children. Toothpaste and shaving cream are accessible in the children's restrooms. Items stating keep out of reach of children must be kept out of reach of children.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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Aug 7, 2025 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 7, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 24, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 29, 2025 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 29, 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 Oct 29, 2025 inspection noted: “Infant and toddler teachers must be certified in pediatric CPR prior to working with children. Training can now be for 2 years.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 29, 2025 inspection noted: “Infant and toddler staff do not have current first aid. Must have certification before working with infants or toddlers.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 29, 2025 inspection noted: “Items in the infant and kitchen refrigerators need to be labeled with date opened and if not in original packaging, it must be labeled with item name.” — 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