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Building Blocks Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Building Blocks Child Care
Building Blocks Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Chesterton, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Blocks Child Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Building Blocks Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #64-452244
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
“A current TB test is needed for the licensee.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“The drug screen results were not in the file for one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.
“Two kids (E.F., O.F.) did not have immunization records in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Building Blocks Child Care
Is Building Blocks Child Care licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Building Blocks Child Care last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Blocks Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Building Blocks Child Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Building Blocks Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Blocks Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Blocks Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 510-2108 to ask.
What is Building Blocks Child Care's phone number?
(219) 510-2108.
Where is Building Blocks Child Care?
Chesterton, IN 46304. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.