Pathways Child Care Home
Gary, IN 46402 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Teisha Smith
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Teisha Smith
Teisha Smith is a licensed home daycare in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 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 | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Teisha Smith has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Teisha Smith
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #45-452523
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 20 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection7 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 and one caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
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
“A current national criminal history check is needed for the licensee. It expired on 6/1/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“The kid files did not have state form 50548”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
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
“There was broken playground equipment in the outdoor fenced in play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
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
“Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child
“The kid files did not have a signed medical emergency release form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 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
“Three kids did not have a physical in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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
“The drug screen on file for the caregiver that was present did not have the MRO information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 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
“Verification of current CPR and First Aid training is needed for the caregiver that was present during the visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.
“There was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
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
“An unqualifed caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“There was not a physical or TB test on file for the caregiver present during the visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 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 an unqualified caregiver was alone caring for the children. Only qualified caregivers count in the child to staff ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Mar 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3)”
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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
“There was water leaking from a pipe in the basement near the exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
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 sharp item was accessible on the kitchen counter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-47(b) The licensee shall ensure that the child care home has hot and cold running water and at least one (1) toilet and sink accessible to children on each floor of the home where services are provided. Water from a source other than a regular municipal water supply shall be tested annually for compliance with water quality requirements
“The bathroom sink did not have hot running water.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“There was not a fire drill log on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
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
“Wipes labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care
“The kitchen sink did not have hot running water.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Teisha Smith
Is Teisha Smith 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 Teisha Smith last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Teisha Smith had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Teisha Smith care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Teisha Smith accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Teisha Smith's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Teisha Smith cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 296-5784 to ask.
What is Teisha Smith's phone number?
(219) 296-5784.
Where is Teisha Smith?
Gary, IN 46402. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.