Duneland YMCA Preschool
CHESTERTON, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN, 46304
CountyPORTER
Phone219-926-4204
Operating details
License dateOctober 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN, 46304, CHESTERTON, IN 46304
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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/28/2026
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- Medium-High0
- Medium1
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2026
- High risk1/28/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
3 caregivers did not have a consent form on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/6/2026 - Medium risk1/28/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 — Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/6/2026 - High risk1/28/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
3 caregivers present with children did not have fingerprints on file. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/6/2026 - High risk1/28/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 — Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/6/2026
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
$889/month
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Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CHESTERTON, PORTER County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 2
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