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Pathways Child Care Home
Gary, IN
· Lake County
,
Gary, IN 46402
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Twelve
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
45-15771
License Issued
Oct 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Star
2023-07-25 16:57:10
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
My kid came home telling me that she was being yelled at by an employee here at this business.
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About the Provider
PATHWAYS CHILD CARE HOME is a Licensed Home in GARY IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of Infant-Twelve; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-9:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-9:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-9:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-9:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-9:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-9:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-07-25 |
Charcoal was accessible on the back porch leading to the outdoor fenced in play area. | 2025-07-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-07-25 |
One kid did not have a physical in the file. | 2025-09-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-07-25 |
One kid did not have immunization records in the file. | 2025-09-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 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. |
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| Licensing 2025-07-25 |
One kid did not have proof of date of birth in the file. | 2025-07-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-07-24 |
A grill was accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area. | 2024-07-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-07-24 |
Updated CPR training is needed for the licensee and three caregivers. | 2024-08-08 |
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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 2024-07-24 |
Updated fingerprints are needed for one caregiver. The fingerprints expired on 4/16/2024. | 2024-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-07-24 |
A consent to release form needs to be submitted for one caregiver. | 2024-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-07-20 |
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 | 2023-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) One caregivers consent to release form was expired. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-20 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-07-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Two products labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible under the bathroom sink. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-18 |
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 | 2021-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The provider and one caregivers TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-18 |
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 | 2021-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The water temperature was 124 degrees. The water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-17 |
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 | 2019-09-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) There was not any verification of an annual TB test on file for two caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-17 |
The following behavior shall be prohibited by all direct child care providers: Cruel, harsh, or unusual punishment | 2018-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(b)(1) Inappropriate discipline was utilized when a caregiver hit a child. |
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| Complaints 2018-10-09 |
2019-04-10 | |
| Type of correction needed: Inappropriate Discipline | ||
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