If you are searching for daycare in Lake Station, the plain first fact is that The Meadow is in Hobart, not Lake Station, at 939 S. Wisconsin St. For nearby families, though, Hobart can still be the more workable care stop if the day needs early hours, infant seats, or a route that is easier to repeat than a city-only search would suggest.
The Meadow is opening this December for infants, toddlers, and twos. We serve children from 6 weeks to about 3 years old and run a full 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM day.
Why families around Lake Station may search wider
A local daycare search often starts with the closest name on the map. Then parents realize they also need the right age range, a manageable drop-off, and a schedule that fits work. That is especially true if they need infant care or state help with tuition.
The Meadow keeps those facts clear: public rates, early hours, and a focused age range.
What care looks like here
Infants attend at $385 a week. Toddlers and twos attend at $345 a week. The rate includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, supplies, and daily notes home. There is no fee to join the waitlist.
CCDF child care vouchers are welcome, and we handle the paperwork with the state directly. If that is part of your search, the voucher hub is worth reading early.
Why nearby-west families may compare Hobart
Lake Station families may also be comparing routines through Gary or Miller, or closer short-hop access through New Chicago. If that is your pattern, the page on daycare near Miller and Gary or daycare in New Chicago gets more precise.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Meadow in Lake Station?
No. The Meadow is in Hobart at 939 S. Wisconsin St.
Do you accept vouchers?
Yes. CCDF vouchers are welcome, and we handle provider paperwork with the state directly.
What ages do you serve?
We serve infants, toddlers, and twos, from 6 weeks to about 3 years old.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Is there a fee to join the waitlist?
No. Joining the waitlist is free.
If Hobart makes sense as part of your actual daily route, joining the waitlist can keep that option open.