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Otoniel Verdugo
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
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South Bend, IN 46614
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Three-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Active License
License Issued
Jul 26, 2026
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
Otoniel Verdugo 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 Three-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-5:00 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 2026-01-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(2)(c) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide documentation to the division that the licensee: agrees to complete within the next three (3) years; a child development associate credential program or a similar program approved by the division |
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| Licensing 2025-01-08 |
The outlets were not covered in the back kitchen walls | 2025-01-23 |
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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 2025-01-08 |
The provider has expired fire extinguishers. | 2025-01-24 |
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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 2024-07-03 |
The provider had signed a CDA agreement to be completed by 6/30/2024 which has not been completed at this time. | 2024-07-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(2)(c) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide documentation to the division that the licensee: agrees to complete within the next three (3) years; a child development associate credential program or a similar program approved by the division |
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| Licensing 2024-04-02 |
None of the outlets had covers. | 2024-04-09 |
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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 2024-04-02 |
The provider had chemical under the sink with no lock that included lysol and the works which is a bleach cleaner. The chemicals were removed during the inspection. | 2024-04-11 |
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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 2024-04-02 |
The provider had a garbage can that did not have a tight fitting lid. The lid was put in place during the inspection. | 2024-04-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-04-02 |
The provider had a face plate for a light that was totally missing leaving a hole in the wall. | 2024-04-10 |
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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 2024-04-02 |
The front door exit was blocked by toy house, bens and reading book shelf book. The items were removed during the inspection. | 2024-04-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
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 | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) At the time of the inspection 2 children did not have physical forms |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
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 | 2022-08-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) At the time of the inspection 2 of 4 staff did not have current TB |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) At the time of the inspection 2 children did not have birth certificate |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) At the time of the inspection the provider has an upstairs area that is accessible to hte children, there was several chemicals and cleaning supplies within that area. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools | 2023-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1) At the time of the inspection the provider had an upstairs area that was accessible to the children and there were tools stored in the area. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
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 | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) At the time of the inspection 1 staff did not have a current consent |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
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 | 2023-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) At the time of the inspection the bathroom area is very dirty. The paint is pealing off the wall in a large amount and the ceiling has partially collapsed. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2023-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) At the time of the inspection the provider had not documented fire drills quarterly. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
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 | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) At the time of the insepction 1 stff did not have a current background |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
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 | 2023-03-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a fire alarm at the top of the basement stairs nor at the top of the landing of the stairs at the front of the home. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) At the time of the inspection 2 children did not have shot records |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2023-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) At the time of the inspection the outlets were not covered in the bathroom and the play area. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
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 | 2023-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) At the time of the inspection there was no lid ont he garbage in the kitchen area. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-28 |
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 | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) At the time of the inspection staff member SA did not have an initial physical exam. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) unlocked upstairs rooms have hazards accessible; unlocked basement has hazards accessible; main floor has hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes accessible |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
All approved exit doors shall be operable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge | 2021-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(d) front door was locked and dead bolted (corrected when noted) |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
The licensee shall provide and maintain screens for windows and exterior doors when windows and doors are kept open for ventilation | 2021-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(a) back door to kitchen left open - no screen on door |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2021-04-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) ceceila needs child abuse training |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
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 | 2021-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Cecelia needs new drug test |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
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 | 2021-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Cecelia needs consent form completed - Crystal needs consent completed for 1517 location - contact ILEAD to add it to this site from 1523 approval |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
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 | 2021-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) all surfaces and cupboards in kitchen are sticky/grimy and need cleaned |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
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 has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2021-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) G. and C. need up to date immunzations |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
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 | 2021-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) need smoke detector at top of basement steps and upstairs |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices as required by section 6.3(a)(3) or 6.5(a)(9) of this chapter, whichever is applicable. | 2021-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(1) Otoniel (licensee) needs safe sleep training |
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| Licensing 2021-05-27 |
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 | 2021-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) need fire extinguisher for basement, upstairs and main floor |
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