PATHWAYS TWO
GARY, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressGARY, IN, 46402
CityGARY, IN 46402
CountyLAKE
Phone219-886-2175
Operating details
Capacity16
License dateJanuary 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/18/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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GARY, IN, 46402, GARY, IN 46402
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/18/2024
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2024
- High riskStandard 47010/18/2024
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
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/18/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/18/2024
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/18/2024 - Medium risk10/18/2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation
Two kids did not have proof of date of birth in the file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/18/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,319/month
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About this daycare
- Location: GARY, LAKE County
- Capacity: 16
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 1
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