Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning

CHESTERTON, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity198
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address270 E Burdick Rd, Chesterton, IN, 46304

CityCHESTERTON, IN 46304

CountyPORTER

Phone219-926-4204

Operating details

Capacity198

License dateApril 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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270 E Burdick Rd, Chesterton, IN, 46304, CHESTERTON, IN 46304

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/28/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4701/28/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    There was an incident that occurred on Dec 23 where supervision was not in compliance. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/28/2026
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/28/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    There were some cleaning supplies in the infant classroom cabinet under the sink. There was also a purse in the 5s room accessible to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/28/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 4701/28/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

    In the 3s room there was a broom being stored in the bathroom, in the 2.5 room there was a shower cleaning brush stored in the bathroom, in 1b there was a coat stored in the bathroom, in the 4s there was a plunger stored in the bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/28/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47012/30/2025

    470 IAC 2-4.7-48

    Complaint on record. 470 IAC 2-4.7-48 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/4/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 4701/8/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tubercul

    4 staff members missing current TB test. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/13/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

5Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: CHESTERTON, PORTER County
  • Capacity: 198
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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