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Creative Hands And Brillant Minds
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
,
South Bend, IN 46614
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Eighteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
71-201802
License Issued
Oct 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 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
CREATIVE HANDS AND BRILLANT MINDS 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, 7:00 AM-4:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-4:30 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 2026-08-14 |
Smoke detector has been removed from ceiling in childrens daycare space -no other smoke detector present where child care is being provided | 2026-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Out of 7 child files reviewed, two files were missing enrollment forms | 2026-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Out of 7 child files reviewed, two files were missing birth certificate documentation | 2026-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Out of 7 child files reviewed, two files were missing enrollment forms | 2026-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Lawn mower and propane grill tanks stored accessible to children in outside play space | 2026-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Shovels, pressure washer, leaf blower, and other lawn tools stored accessible to children in outdoor play space | 2026-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1) Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools |
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| Licensing 2026-08-14 |
Out of 7 child files reviewed, two files were missing immunization documentation | 2026-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-27 |
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 | 2022-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) At the time of the inspection the area that is the cozy seat area of the daycare has pealing paint that is accessible to the children. |
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| Licensing 2022-07-27 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) At the time of the inspection the provider had shampoo that was under the bathroom sink that states to keep out of the reach of the children and it was in the reach of the children. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-07 |
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) At the time of the inspection the consultant observed the stairway to upstairs to not be gated. |
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| Licensing 2019-07-17 |
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 | 2019-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Broken fence piece on fence sticks out. Outdoor shed unlocked. |
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| Licensing 2019-07-17 |
Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) | 2019-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Loose crib sheets in pack n play |
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