Friends Early Learning Center - South Bend IN Licensed Center

53061 Nadine Street , South Bend IN 46637
(574) 271-1885

About the Provider

Description: Friends Early Learning Center is a Licensed Center in South Bend IN, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 150
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Apr 01, 2021
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-04-23
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
Staff member without an updated consent form.
Licensing
2020-03-09
Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The nipple must be covered
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(2)
There was a sippy cup of water in a child's cubby that wasn't covered. In order to remain sanitary, these items need to have a lid or be covered when not in use.
Licensing
2020-03-09
Kitchen and food preparation areas
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
There was some chipping paint above the 3 compart ment sink in the kitchen. This needs to be scraped off and repainted.
Licensing
2020-03-09
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
In the 4's room there was a small container of hand sanitizer that was in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to the children. Any items labeled Keep out of the Reach of Children needs to be put somewhere inaccessible to children.
Licensing
2020-03-09
Bathrooms
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Several handwashing sinks are starting to come unsealed from the wall.
Licensing
2019-03-06
Building maintenance 2019-03-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
There were a few dusty/dirty ceiling vents that need to be cleaned.
Licensing
2019-03-06
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2019-03-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
In the toddler room, there was a container of sunscreens that was in a cabinet behind a child safety latch, which aren't considered locks. **Director moved these during inspection**
Complaints
2018-04-03
2019-01-30
Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with appropriate discipline standards

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