Labor of Love Childcare, LLC - South Bend IN Licensed Home

, South Bend IN 46544
(574) 227-1668

About the Provider

Description:

Labor of Love Childcare, LLC is a family childcare home that serves families with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old. We pride ourselves in offering loving, attentive care in an intimate, learning environment. Learning is play-based and child initiated through a structured environment by experienced and educated teachers.

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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 71-452388
  • Capacity: 12
  • Age Range: Infant-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations BBB Accredited, Level 3 Paths to Quality
  • Rate Range $50-225
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Languages Supported: English, English
  • Type of Care: Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Not Available, To/From School
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-09-01
  • 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
2023-08-21
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age 2023-09-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1)
The provider has a staff memer that did not have a current TB
Licensing
2023-08-21
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 2023-08-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3)
The provider has 2 staff members that do not have current consents.
Licensing
2023-06-28
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care 2023-09-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d)
The provider was missing the gate to the fence in the front area that is being used for outdoor playground area.
Licensing
2023-01-31
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. 2023-02-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q)
At the time o the inspection the provider did not have the gas, electric or water shut off identified and labeled.
Licensing
2023-01-31
The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled 2023-02-27
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a)
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a second barrier for chaning diapers.
Licensing
2023-01-31
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 2023-02-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l)
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a smoke alarm at the top of the stairs from the basement or the top of the stairs to the attic.
Licensing
2023-01-31
Caregiver shall keep garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and remove it from the premises at least once a week. Waste paper need not be kept in a closed container 2023-02-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d)
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a garbage can with a tight lid.
Licensing
2021-04-29
The license shall be publicly displayed in the home
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d)
license not posted
Licensing
2021-04-29
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a)
hot water at handwashing sink at 128 degrees - must be less than 120
Licensing
2021-04-29
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a)
new staff not trained in fire evacuation procedures
Licensing
2020-03-17
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 2020-03-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e)
8 children with two caregivers were observed- at conclusion of visit - 1 caregiver left - leaving 8 children (10 mo.; 11 mo; 3 that were 15 mo; 20 months; 23 months and a 39 months) - program out of ratio
Licensing
2020-03-17
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. 2020-03-17
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2)
It was observed 2 infants sleeping in car seats (10 and 11 month olds) with blankets on them; observed a 15 month old sleeping in a bouncy seat
Complaints
2020-03-03
2020-04-28
Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with child/staff ratio requirements

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