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Chesterton, IN 46304 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 198
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning
Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning is a licensed child care center in Chesterton, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 198 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 198 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to five years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Weekly swim lessons |
| Staff | First aid, CPR and Child Abuse Prevention training required |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 198 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 198 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100815
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“An incident occurred on 7/3/26 where a teacher used inappropriate discipline when redirecting a child. This incident was self-reported. The program terminated the teacher.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
Jan 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“There was an incident that occurred on Dec 23 where supervision was not in compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the 3s room there was a broom being stored in the bathroom, in the 2.5 room there was a shower cleaning brush stored in the bathroom, in 1b there was a coat stored in the bathroom, in the 4s there was a plunger stored in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“There were some cleaning supplies in the infant classroom cabinet under the sink. There was also a purse in the 5s room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
Dec 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 2-4.7-48”
Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“4 staff members missing current TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
- Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning
Is Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning 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 Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning care for?
198, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 926-4204 to ask.
What is Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning's phone number?
(219) 926-4204.
Where is Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning?
270 E Burdick Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304. The nearest other daycare we list is Wee Care Child Development Center, 1.5 miles away.