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Abc Star Education
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
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South Bend, IN 46617
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Eighteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
71-201696
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
ABC STAR EDUCATION is a Licensed Home in SOUTH BEND IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Eighteen. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday5:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-02-19 |
Universal precautions for two staff needed. | 2026-02-22 |
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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 2026-02-19 |
10 month old sleeping in crib with blanket, pillow, and wash cloth. | 2026-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 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. |
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| Licensing 2026-02-19 |
Physical needed for one staff. | 2026-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray |
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| Licensing 2026-02-19 |
One staff does not have fingerprints on file. | 2026-02-24 |
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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 2026-02-19 |
One staff does not have consent on file. | 2026-03-02 |
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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 2024-01-04 |
Staff member N did not have a drug test in her file prior to employment. | 2024-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider |
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| Licensing 2023-02-28 |
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 | 2023-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A staff member did not have current consent |
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| Licensing 2023-02-28 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) The provider did not have locks on the garage door or the basement door and there were chemicals on the ground in each area that were accessible to the children. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-28 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2023-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) The provider had fire extinguisher that was expired. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-28 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2023-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) The provider did not have a smoke detector at the top of the stairways in the basement area. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-28 |
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 | 2023-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) A stsaff member did not have current fingerprints |
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