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Louise's Childcare
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
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South Bend, IN 46619
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
71-12258
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
Louise's Childcare 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.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-12-04 |
The provider had 2 infants and the bottles were not labeled. The provider labeled the bottles during the inspection. | 2025-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-7(b) If more than one (1) infant or toddler in care is bottle fed, all bottles shall be labeled with the childs name |
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| Licensing 2023-10-30 |
The provider had staff member that needs an updated TB | 2023-11-30 |
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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 2023-01-12 |
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 | 2023-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) At the time of the inpsection the staff S id not have a current consent. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) At the time of the inspection the provider had a fan that was accessiblet ot he children in the dining room area. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) At the time of the inspection the provider had a lysol spray out on a cabinet that was in reach of the children. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-10 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-11-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) At the time of the inspection there was soap in the bathroom and kitchen soap under the kitchen sink that states keep out of the reach of the children that was accessible to the children. The provider removed the items and they were no longer in reach of the children. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-05 |
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 |
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| Licensing 2020-11-05 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consents not submitted |
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| Licensing 2020-11-05 |
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 too dirty for use |
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| Licensing 2020-11-05 |
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 home |
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| Licensing 2019-10-30 |
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. | 2019-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Staff members working without Safe Sleep training. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-30 |
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 | 2019-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) No smoke detector at top of basement stairs |
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| Licensing 2019-10-30 |
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 | 2019-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Licensee working without current CPR/First Aid/UP. One staff without current CPR |
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| Licensing 2019-10-30 |
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 | 2019-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) No fire extinguisher in basement |
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| Licensing 2019-10-30 |
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 | 2019-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Two staff without current TB tests |
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