Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 46402 (, IN)

Drawing on public state data, this directory lists 16 listed care providers in ZIP 46402, , IN - 2 child care centers, 12 family child care homes, 2 child care providers.

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Provider data comparison

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
A Genius Academy IncChild Care CenterNot ratedNot reported45
Andy's PlayhouseFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported12
Anew Life Child Care MinistryChild Care ProviderNot ratedNot reported—
Baby PathwaysFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported12
Bright day childcare servicesFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported8
City Life CenterFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported—
Dee Dee's Child CareFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported12
La'Boule Language Academy / JENNIFER WATKINSFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported12
Little Dreamers DreamhouseChild Care ProviderNot ratedNot reported—
Pathways 3 Child CareFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported12
Pathways 5 Child Care HomeFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported12
Pathways Child Care HomeFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported16
Pathways IVFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported12
Pathways TwoFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported16
Plj Big Kids INC.Child Care CenterNot ratedNot reported32
Teisha smithFamily Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported8

Providers in ZIP 46402

Child Care Center A Genius Academy Inc Gary, IN 46402 Capacity 45 Family Child Care Home Andy's Playhouse IN 46402 Capacity 12 Child Care Provider Anew Life Child Care Ministry Gary, IN 46402 Family Child Care Home Baby Pathways IN 46402 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Bright day childcare services IN 46402 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home City Life Center Gary, IN 46402 Family Child Care Home Dee Dee's Child Care IN 46402 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home La'Boule Language Academy / JENNIFER WATKINS IN 46402 Capacity 12 Child Care Provider Little Dreamers Dreamhouse Gary, IN 46402 Family Child Care Home Pathways 3 Child Care IN 46402 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pathways 5 Child Care Home IN 46402 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pathways Child Care Home IN 46402 Capacity 16 Family Child Care Home Pathways IV IN 46402 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pathways Two IN 46402 Capacity 16 Child Care Center Plj Big Kids INC. Gary, IN 46402 Capacity 32 Family Child Care Home Teisha smith IN 46402 Capacity 8

What state licensing data shows in ZIP 46402

Among the 16 care providers listed in ZIP 46402, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 13 of these providers report 209 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record16
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)209
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Care types in ZIP 46402

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Child Care Centers2View ZIP directory
Family Child Care Homes12View ZIP directory
Child Care Providers2View ZIP directory

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How to compare care in ZIP 46402

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 46402, , IN, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Frequently asked questions

What types of care are available in ZIP 46402?
Providers in ZIP 46402 include child care centers (2), family child care homes (12), child care providers (2). Each listing links to source details and contact information.
Which care provider in ZIP 46402 has the highest quality rating?
No provider in ZIP 46402 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 46402?
Ownership is not reported for the providers currently listed in ZIP 46402.
How many providers in ZIP 46402 have a published rating?
None of the providers currently listed in ZIP 46402 have a published state quality rating in this data.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

Where this data comes from

This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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