Pathways Child Care Home
Gary, IN 46402 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pathways 5 Child Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Pathways 5 Child Care Home
Pathways 5 Child Care Home 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 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.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 9 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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
Pathways 5 Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Pathways 5 Child Care Home
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #45-452356
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jan 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“One caregiver that was present needs a current national criminal history check (fingerprints).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules 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: Jan 29, 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: Feb 8, 2025
Jan 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“One caregivers fingerprints expired on 10/5/2020”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care
“The gate on the fence surrounding the outdoor play area was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
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
“The licensee and one caregivers Universal Precautions training was over one year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Pathways 5 Child Care Home
Is Pathways 5 Child Care Home 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 5 Child Care Home last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pathways 5 Child Care Home 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 5 Child Care Home care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Pathways 5 Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pathways 5 Child Care Home'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 5 Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 616-5506 to ask.
What is Pathways 5 Child Care Home's phone number?
(219) 616-5506.
Where is Pathways 5 Child Care Home?
Gary, IN 46402. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.