Building With Care 3
GARY, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressGARY, IN, 46407
CityGARY, IN 46407
CountyLAKE
Phone219-433-8203
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High14
- Medium4
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
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Location
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GARY, IN, 46407, GARY, IN 46407
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- 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: 9/29/2025
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- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 4709/29/2025
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 a crack in the kitchen floor tile that created a tripping hazard. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/30/2025 - Medium-High risk9/29/2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — 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.
A five-month-old baby was sleeping in a swing with a bib on and a blanket and a bottle were in the swing. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/30/2025 - High risk9/29/2025
IC 12-17.2-5-17.5 — A licensee shall ensure that a child in the licensees care is continually supervised by a caregiver
During the visit the caregiver present stepped outside and left the kids inside of the home. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/30/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,319/month
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Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: GARY, LAKE County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 1
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