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Duneland YMCA Preschool

651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 463045.0· 2 reviews
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About Duneland YMCA Preschool

Duneland YMCA Preschool is a child care center in Chesterton, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages six weeks to five years old (Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning)
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 5:00 am–9:00 pm; Sat 7:00 am–3:00 pm; Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges six weeks to five years old (Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning)
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Christian principles)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Duneland YMCA Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Duneland YMCA Preschool

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-101859-A
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 4

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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See all 14 visits
  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.

      “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

      “Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “3 caregivers present with children did not have fingerprints on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

      “3 caregivers did not have a consent form on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

  6. Jan 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.

      “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

      “Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “3 caregivers present with children did not have fingerprints on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

      “3 caregivers did not have a consent form on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

  7. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Duneland YMCA Preschool

Is Duneland YMCA Preschool licensed?

Yes. Duneland YMCA Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Duneland YMCA Preschool last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Duneland YMCA Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.

Does Duneland YMCA Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Duneland YMCA Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Duneland YMCA Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 926-4204 to ask.

What is Duneland YMCA Preschool's phone number?

(219) 926-4204.

Where is Duneland YMCA Preschool?

651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304. The nearest other daycare we list is The Nanny's, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).