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Pathways Child Care Home

Gary, IN 46402 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
Call (219) 885-0536

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About Pathways Child Care Home

Pathways Child Care Home is a licensed home daycare in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 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
16 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 capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Pathways Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Pathways Child Care Home

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#45-15771
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.

      “One kid did not have immunization records in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation

      “One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • 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

      “One kid did not have a physical in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025

    • 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

      “Charcoal was accessible on the back porch leading to the outdoor fenced in play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

  4. Jul 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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

      “A consent to release form needs to be submitted for one caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      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

      “Updated fingerprints are needed for one caregiver. The fingerprints expired on 4/16/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • 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

      “A grill was accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Updated CPR training is needed for the licensee and three caregivers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 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 Child Care Home

Is Pathways 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 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 July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Child Care Home care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Pathways Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pathways 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 Child Care Home cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 885-0536 to ask.

What is Pathways Child Care Home's phone number?

(219) 885-0536.

Where is Pathways Child Care Home?

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).