Licensed Home
Building With Care 3
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46407
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Home
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
License Expiration
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Building With Care 3 is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Fourteen. It is open Monday - Sunday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-09-29 |
During the visit the caregiver present stepped outside and left the kids inside of the home. | 2025-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-17.5 A licensee shall ensure that a child in the licensees care is continually supervised by a caregiver |
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| Licensing 2024-08-27 |
Current Universal Precautions training is needed for the licensee. | 2024-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-11-14 |
A caregiver used inappriopriate discipline while attempting to de-escalate a situation with a child that was enrolled at the daycare. | 2023-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(b)(1) The following behavior shall be prohibited by all direct child care providers: Cruel, harsh, or unusual punishment |
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| Complaints 2023-10-26 |
2023-11-29 | |
| Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(b)(1) | ||
| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2023-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) During the inspection there was not a caregiver present with verification of current CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Ten kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Two kids did not have a signed discipline policy in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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 | 2023-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) There was not a file at the daycare for the two caregivers that were present. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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 | 2023-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) There was a leak in the bathroom sink.The closet door in one of the rooms used for childcare was off the hing. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home | 2023-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Five kids enrollment forms did not list the names of adults authorized to pick up the children. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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 | 2023-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Eight kids did not have physicals in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
The license shall be publicly displayed in the home | 2023-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) The current daycare license was not posted. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2023-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Several of the outlets did not have outlet safety covers. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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 | 2023-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) There was not a file at the daycare for the two caregivers that were present. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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. | 2023-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Six kids did not have immunization records in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2023-10-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Three kids did not have complete and signed enrollment form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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 | 2023-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) There was not a file at the daycare for the two caregivers that were present. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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 | 2023-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) There was not a file at the daycare for the two caregivers that were present. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2023-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) There was not any documentation of fire drills. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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 | 2023-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Ten kids did not have an emergency release form in the file. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-07 |
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 | 2022-09-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The water temperature was 75 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees fahrenheit. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-07 |
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 | 2022-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) T.S. consent to release form was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-28 |
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 | 2020-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Part of the fence surrounding the outside play area needs to be repaired.There was not a door knob on the bathroom door. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-28 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-10-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Paint was accessible under the kitchen sink. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-28 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2020-10-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) There was not a smoke detector in the sleeping area or adjacent to it. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-22 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2019-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) There was not any verification of in person safe sleep training on file for two caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-22 |
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 | 2019-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Annual consent to release forms were not submitted for two caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-22 |
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 | 2019-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) A sibling group of three did not have a birth certificate in the file. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-22 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) One child did not have a birth certificate in the file. |
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| Licensing 2018-09-05 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2018-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) Two parts of the fence have fell down |
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| Licensing 2018-09-05 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2018-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Birth certificate needed for two children |
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| Licensing 2018-09-05 |
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 | 2018-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No proof of an annual TB test for provider |
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| Licensing 2018-09-05 |
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 | 2018-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Two children need physcials in the file |
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| Licensing 2018-09-05 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: The child care home inspection checklist | 2018-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(1) No proof of health and safety modules 1-3 |
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| Licensing 2018-09-05 |
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 | 2018-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) An infant was sleeping in a swing |
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| Licensing 2018-09-05 |
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 | 2018-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A consent form has not been submitted for the provider |
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| Licensing 2018-09-05 |
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 | 2018-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) No proof of annual CPR and Universal Precautions for the provider |
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| Licensing 2018-09-05 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2018-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Two children need discipline forms in the file |
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