Little Legacies Academy, LLC
8374 LOUISIANA ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025), no complaints on record over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 37
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 29, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff Shall Have Training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as Follows: In
Infant and toddler teachers must be certified in pediatric CPR prior to working with children. Training can now be for 2 years.
- Poisons, Chemicals
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 o
- All Caregivers and Other Persons Counted in Child/staff Ratios Shall Have Traini
Infant and toddler staff do not have current first aid. Must have certification before working with infants or toddlers.
- 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.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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