Santa Fe' Day Care
Gary, IN 46407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Building with Care 1
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Building with Care 1
Building with Care 1 is a licensed home daycare in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom 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 with Care 1 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Building with Care 1
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #45-452398
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“There was not any verification of fire drills on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
IC 12-17.2-5-18(a) A licensee shall keep records regarding each child in the control and care of the licensee as the division requires and shall report to the division, upon request, the facts the division requires with reference to children
“The kid files were not on site during the visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“One caregiver did not have a physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
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
“One caregiver did not have a drug screen on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“The cover of a floor vent in one of the rooms used for childcare was not properly secured. There was damage observed in the bathroom ceiling.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.
“During the visit there was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“There was a table in one of the rooms used for childcare that had cracks in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“One caregiver that was present during the visit did not have a consent to release form on file for this location.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“The water temperature was 137 degrees fahrenheit. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“The crib that was accessible in the childcare area was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“One caregiver that was present did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 can participate in the child care homes activities
“Two kids did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled
“The diaper changing pad had tears in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
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
“One caregiver that was present did not have a TB test in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
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 did not have immunization records on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2025
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
“One caregiver that was present did not have a drug screen in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“One caregiver that was present did not have verification of Universal Precautions and first Aid training in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“The water temperature was 153 degrees fahrenheit. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2025
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“On 10/10/2024 a caregiver put a melatonin gummy in an infant’s bottle and fed the infant with the bottle that contained the melatonin gummy.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child
“Two kids did not have an emergency release form in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) Caregiver shall keep garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and remove it from the premises at least once a week. Waste paper need not be kept in a closed container
“A sanitary napkin was accessible in the cabinet under the bathoom sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 can participate in the child care homes activities
“Two kids did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care
“The water temperature in the kitchen only reached 93 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) The license shall be publicly displayed in the home
“The current daycare license was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“The outdoor play set that was in the fenced in play area was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
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 did not have immunization records in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone
“The emergency numbers were not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(b)(1)(a)(1) A child care home shall maintain a written policy specifying the following: That the: use of: tobacco
“There was not a no smoking sign posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(b)(1)(a)(1) A child care home shall maintain a written policy specifying the following: That the: use of: tobacco
“There was not a no smoking sign posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Building with Care 1
Is Building with Care 1 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 with Care 1 last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building with Care 1 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 with Care 1 care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Building with Care 1 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building with Care 1's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building with Care 1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (815) 997-2471 to ask.
What is Building with Care 1's phone number?
(815) 997-2471.
Where is Building with Care 1?
Gary, IN 46407. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.