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Los Pollitos Academy
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
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South Bend, IN 46619
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
71-201818
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 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
LOS POLLITOS ACADEMY 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-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM-5:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 5:00 AM-7:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday5:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday 5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Sunday 5:00 AM-7:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-01-21 |
There was a bottle of degrease cleanser in the bathroom that was in reach of the children. It was removed during the insepction | 2025-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2025-01-21 |
The provider needs a smoke detector at the top of the stairs of the basement. | 2025-01-28 |
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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 2025-01-21 |
The provider had a bucket of soapy cleaning water that was sitting in the bathtub but was in access of the children. The bucket was emptied and moved during the insepction. | 2025-01-28 |
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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 2025-01-21 |
The provider and staff did not have current TB | 2025-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-01-21 |
Theprovider had expired fire extinguishers and needs to replace the kitchen, basement and main area | 2025-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) 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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| Licensing 2025-01-21 |
The provider had the faucet in the bathroom had plastic covering and was not working | 2025-01-28 |
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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 2024-03-05 |
The provider had glass cleaner and sanitizing wipes on the ground in reach of the children. The items were removed and placed out of the reach of the children during the inspection. | 2024-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2024-03-05 |
The playground area had a wheel barrow and mops and brooms that were accesible to the children. The items were removed from the playground, | 2024-03-05 |
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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 2023-02-13 |
Caregiver shall not permit trash, flammable, and combustible materials, including, but not limited to, paper and rags to accumulate upon the premises | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(n) There is a lot of boards and round wooden handles that are laying around the home as well as cluttered area that make it hard to walk around. The basement is not locked and there are cleaning supplies, tools and debris. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-13 |
If more than one (1) infant or toddler in care is bottle fed, all bottles shall be labeled with the childs name | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-7(b) There were two infants in care and the bottles were not labeled. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-13 |
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 | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) There is an outlet in the front room that has an extender and then four other extenders plugged into that. These are all in reach of the children. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-13 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) The provider had bleach water on the ground in the kitchen, there are tools and nails and supplies in the back area as well as the office kitchen area. There were hairdryeres laying on the ground with electric outlets next to them, a mop was just leaning against the fridge in the kitchen area. All these items can pose a threat to the children and were in reach of the children. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-13 |
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 | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) The changing pad is on top of a filing cabinet and cannot really be reached for changing dipaers. There was no wax paper or second barrier. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-13 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) The outlets were not covered in the back room. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-13 |
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 | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The provider has several broken old chairs, boards, and old tires on the playground area that are accessible to the children. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-13 |
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 | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) The smoke alarm is at the bottom of the stairs in the basement . |
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| Licensing 2023-02-13 |
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.) | 2023-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) There were 3 children under 24 months of age and only 2 porta cribs. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-23 |
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 | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) A full bucket of standing water was present upon arrival under leak in back room. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-23 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Outlets uncovered througout the home. Repeat violation |
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| Licensing 2021-02-23 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning spray acessible on kitchen counter. Bucket of melting salt acessible by front door on floor. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-23 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Baby gate blocking the hallway- blocking children in play rooms from an emergancy exit. Repeat violation. Was removed upon request. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-02 |
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 | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent forms for annual background checks not submitted |
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| Licensing 2021-02-02 |
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 | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Lysol wipes and hand sanitizers acessible on a low shelf -repeat violation |
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| Licensing 2021-02-02 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Outlets not covered in play spaces -repeat violation |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
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 | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) No renewal application submitted |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
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 | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) Exposed moldy insulation in hole in ceiling in back room -water damage to ceiling |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
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 | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) Provider out of ratio with 11 children in a mixed age group by herself |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Exits blocked with baby gate in hallway. Back exit blocked with plastic bin and draft stoppers |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, and anti-rust spray, cleaning chemicals, and wind shield wiper fluid accessible to the children in play areas, kitchen and back room |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
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 | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consents not submitted |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
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 | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Lawn mover accessible in play space |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
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 | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) No Attestation or Business Permit Letter submitted |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2021-03-25 |
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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 2020-02-18 |
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 | 2020-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Two long ropes hanging from swing set in child's outside play space |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
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.) | 2020-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) No sheet on pack and play |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
A child care home shall maintain a written policy specifying the following: That the: use of: tobacco | 2020-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(b)(1)(a)(1) No policy posted |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2020-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Conbustable materials, tools, and other hazards stored on unlocked basement stairs |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
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 | 2020-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) No smoke detector at top of basement stairs, or in/adjacent to nap areas |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone | 2020-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) Numbers for Abulance, fire department, poison control, and nearest hospital not listed. |
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| Licensing 2020-02-18 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2020-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) Fire drills not docuemented for the last year. |
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