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Lexy's Cradle Of Love
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
,
South Bend, IN 46601
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Eighteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
71-201835
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
LEXY'S CRADLE OF LOVE 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, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; Saturday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-11-18 |
The provider did not have her current license posted in a public area. | 2025-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) The license shall be publicly displayed in the home |
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| Licensing 2024-11-18 |
Some of the outlets did not have protective covers. | 2025-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets |
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| Licensing 2024-11-18 |
The provider did not have her eveacuation posted, | 2025-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency |
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| Licensing 2024-11-18 |
Several electrical chords were exposed and out in the play area of the front left room. | 2025-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) The electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. There must not be exposed or uninsulated wiring. If used, extension cords shall not be overloaded or over six (6) feet in length |
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| Licensing 2024-11-18 |
The floors of the daycare had not been swept or vacuumed and there were lots of little things that children could pick up and put in there mouths as was observed. | 2025-04-22 |
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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 2023-11-09 |
The provider had a mop and mop bucket in the kitchen that was accessible to the children. The mop bucket had standing water in it. The water was emptied and mop placed out of the reach of the children during the inspection. | 2023-11-09 |
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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 2023-11-09 |
The provider did not have a covered container for the dirty diapers. | 2023-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(b) Licensee shall supply a covered container for wet or soiled diapers |
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| Licensing 2023-11-09 |
The provider had an outlet that was not covered in the kitchen. The outlet was covered during the inspection. | 2023-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets |
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| Licensing 2023-06-07 |
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 | 2023-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The provider had a staff that did not have a current consent. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
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 | 2023-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) At the time of the inspection the J did not have a current TB |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
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 | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a tight fitting lid on the kitchen garbage. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Mouse feces in cabinet under kitchen sink |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) Wax paper or other barrier not being used during diaper changes |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Medication acessible on a low shelf in an unlocked First Aid Kit. Laundry soap acessible on Washer. Hand sanitizer spray acessible on kitchen counter. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
Child care providers shall see that childrens hands are washed at a sink with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks and after toilet use. Direct child care providers shall not permit children to use a common washcloth or towel | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(c) No paper towel present in bathroom for children. No toilet paper present in bathroom for children. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) No fire extinguisher upstairs |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
A separate bed, cot, mat, or sleeping bag shall be provided for each child. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-43(a) Pack and play mats too dirty for baby use- must be replaced or covered with tight fitting sheet |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) Fence panel missing from fence causing sizable gap |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
The licensee shall ensure that the child care home is equipped with heat, light, and ventilation for normal occupancy | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(e) Light in bathroom not working |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Smoke detector chirping downstairs. No smoke detector upstairs. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Outlets uncovered throughout the home |
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| Licensing 2019-12-04 |
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 | 2019-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Staff member working prior to background check being cleared. This employee has been terminated. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-04 |
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 | 2019-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) High chair straps not available |
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| Licensing 2019-12-04 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule | 2019-12-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) Application not submitted |
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| Licensing 2019-12-04 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit a statement attesting that the applicant has not been: convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children | 2019-12-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) Attestation statement not submitted |
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| Licensing 2019-12-04 |
Opportunity shall be provided for children to play outdoors daily except when: the severity of the weather poses a safety or health hazard | 2019-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-38(b)(1) Provider states that due to the usafe playground equpment the children are not going outside. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-04 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2019-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Outlets in main playroom uncovered (near highchairs) |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2019-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Outlets uncoverd in both playrooms |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
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.) | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Loose crib sheets were being used in Pack n Plays |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
The licensee shall ensure that the child care home is equipped with heat, light, and ventilation for normal occupancy | 2019-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(e) Lights off in daycare upon arrival, even though children were present |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
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 | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Licensee and all staff have expired CPR and Universal Percautions Training |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone | 2019-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) Emergency numbers not posted |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
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 | 2019-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Children using high chairs without being strapped in (no straps present) |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit a statement attesting that the applicant has not been: convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) Attestation not submitted for renewal |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Birth Certificte consent form not present in child files |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) Application not submitted for renewal |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
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 | 2019-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Licensee and all staff have expired TB tests in file |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
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 | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Two staff without physicals in file |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
A separate bed, cot, mat, or sleeping bag shall be provided for each child. | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-43(a) Pack and play mats are dirty- need cleaned or replaced |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) Staff member working with expired CPR |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
After discussion with the parent or legal guardian of each infant or toddler in care, caregiver shall: establish flexible routines for naps, feedings, diapering, and toilet training | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(b)(1) Children in high chairs watching TV without an alternate activity being offered or provided |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2019-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Discipline policy missing in some child files |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
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. | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Staff member working without safe sleep training |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
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 can participate in the child care homes activities | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) One child missing physical |
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| Licensing 2019-11-06 |
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 | 2019-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) One staff member with no drug screen in file |
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| Complaints 2019-11-05 |
2020-01-24 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with staff records regulations | ||
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