Starz Academy 3, Inc. - South Bend IN Licensed Center

2117 E. Jefferson Blvd. , South Bend IN 46617
(574) 232-5566
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: Our Mission is to see each and every child at Starz Academy develop to their full potential. We believe that the early years are vitally important in a young child's development. Our Program was created to help your child develop learning skills at a pace that supports his/her individual potential. We strive for each child to be happy, healthy, successful and independent. By providing developmentally appropriate activities as well as enriching daily experiences, we hope to encourage their naturally curious natures. We believe that is important to keep that sparkle alive and make learning fun!

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 12; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 1;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1100148
  • Capacity: 148
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-12-31
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2023-12-06
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children 2023-12-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f)
Teacher purse and diaper cream acessible to in older Twos classrooms. Cleaning chemicals stored unlocked under sink in threes classroom. Cleaning supplies acessible in unlocked cabinet in younger twos classroom. Teacher cabinet unlocked in 4/5s classroom with Glade spray acessible.
Licensing
2023-12-06
The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper 2023-12-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2)
Paint easily acessible to children missing at art easels in muliple classrooms
Licensing
2023-12-06
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2023-12-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
Bathroom in toddler classroom being used for storage of items not related to bathrooming. Main hallway bathrooms with items that are not stored sanitizable.
Licensing
2023-12-06
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter 2023-12-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7)
Two staff with expired TB tests on file
Licensing
2023-12-06
Inappropriate discipline 2023-12-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55
Threes teacher speaking harshly and yelling at children during inspection - not following discipline policy.
Licensing
2023-12-06
The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area 2023-12-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9)
First aid directives in classroom need approval signatures
Licensing
2023-09-20
The center shall provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(c)
Program does not currently have hot water at hand washing sinks due to maintenance work being completed.
Licensing
2023-09-20
Each infant and toddler room shall have floor-to-ceiling walls on all sides and full doors
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-143(b)
Toddlers using room that does not have complete floor to ceiling walls and full door
Complaints
2023-08-30
2023-11-20
Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with major occurrence reporting
Licensing
2022-10-11
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. 2022-11-21
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
Anastacia Fuentes working without consent form submitted. Sandra Rose consent form expired 9/29/22.
Licensing
2022-10-11
The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area 2022-10-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9)
No First aid directives in infant room. First aid directives that are posted in the classroom are not approved/signed.
Licensing
2022-10-11
Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor 2022-10-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c)
Drinking fountain in preschool hallway overshoots to the floor
Licensing
2022-10-11
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring 2022-10-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2)
No sensory table/Container in todds or two year old classrooms
Licensing
2022-10-11
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2022-10-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Lysol sprays stored in CCDF room which is accessible to children. Maintenance closet near playground door unlocked with cleaning chemicals stored. Broken tricycle on toddler playground. Broken riding toy (fish) on toddler playground.
Licensing
2022-10-11
Directors shall prominently post the following child/staff ratio chart in each class area of the child care center and in the area where parents sign children in on a daily basis 2022-10-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-47
No ratio chart posted in infant classroom.

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Elizabeth Marie Gumpert 2023-11-16 21:34:14
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This facility Hit my child Christopher! HE never deserved to be hit over and over by miss Gail!!!!!

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