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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
Food 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. 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 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 |
Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools | 2023-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1) 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. |
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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 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2023-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) The provider had an outlet that was not covered in the kitchen. The outlet was covered during the inspection. |
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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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