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Pathways 3 Child Care

Gary, IN 46402 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
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About Pathways 3 Child Care

Pathways 3 Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Gary, 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, 6:00 AM to 9:00 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 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 9 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Pathways 3 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
#45-452136
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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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See all 3 visits
  1. Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 garage door was unlocked and paint was accessible in the garage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

    • Background checks

      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

      “There was not a drug screen in the file for the caregiver that was present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  2. Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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 in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025

  3. Jan 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies

      “Items labeled keep out or reach of children were accessible under the bathroom sink. The items were removed during the visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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: Jan 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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: Jan 29, 2024

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 Pathways 3 Child Care

Is Pathways 3 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 Pathways 3 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 January 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pathways 3 Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Pathways 3 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 Pathways 3 Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pathways 3 Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pathways 3 Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 886-1554 to ask.

What is Pathways 3 Child Care's phone number?

(219) 886-1554.

Where is Pathways 3 Child Care?

Gary, IN 46402. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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