Pathways Child Care Home
Gary, IN 46402 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pathways Two
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About Pathways Two
Pathways Two 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.
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 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (219) 886-2175 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pathways Two has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Pathways Two
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #45-17716
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2024Inspection3 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 one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival one caregiver was present with 13 kids who were three years of age and older. The child to staff ratio should have been 13:2. During the visit a second caregiver arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities
“One kids outing form in the file was not signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
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
“Dish detergent labeled keep out of reach of children was accessible under the kitchen sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home
“One kid did not have a discipline policy and a suspension and expulsion policy in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Pathways Two
Is Pathways Two 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 Two last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pathways Two had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Two care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pathways Two accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pathways Two's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (219) 886-2175 to confirm.
How much does Pathways Two cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 886-2175 to ask.
What is Pathways Two's phone number?
(219) 886-2175.
Where is Pathways Two?
Gary, IN 46402. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.