Licensed Home
Kids Kove
Mishawaka, IN
· St Joseph County
,
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Home
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
71-11543
License Issued
Jul 1, 2023
Expired
Jun 30, 2025
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Concerned parent
2017-11-10 23:43:05
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
They play with your child at this daycare, feed them healthy meals, but provide very limited help with potty training and they do not change your children's diapers when they dirty them. They would state that our child would blown out of her diaper multiple times per week, but this is only do to them not changing her diaper. She also consistently had a diaper rash for the same reason. And when she had a runny nose I would pick her up at the end of the day with a fully encrusted fave and her hair was stuck to her face because her nose was likely not wiped all day. When I spoke to the owner about it her response was "your child is difficult". It is a fun place for the kids but lacked the basic care you would expect from a licensed daycare.
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About the Provider
KIDS KOVE is a Licensed Home in MISHAWAKA IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 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 2023-05-01 |
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 | 2023-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The provider had 3 staff and one household member that did not have current consents. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-19 |
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 | 2021-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 3 out of 8 need current TB |
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| Licensing 2021-05-19 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) 1 staff needs training |
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| Licensing 2021-05-19 |
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 | 2021-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) All staff need docu;mentation of current UP |
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| Licensing 2021-05-19 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2021-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) softener salt in unlocked closet, cleaning supplies were under sink, diaper creams within reach of children |
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| Licensing 2021-05-19 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2021-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) 2 children need form |
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| Licensing 2021-05-19 |
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. | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 1child needs 4 month shots |
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| Licensing 2021-05-19 |
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 | 2021-06-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 1 household member needs current NCHC |
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| Licensing 2021-05-19 |
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 | 2021-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 1 staff and 1 household member need current consent |
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| Licensing 2021-05-19 |
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 | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) Need currently dated form. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-09 |
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 | 2020-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Lysol wipes and sprays stored unlocked under kitchen and bathroom sinks. Storage closet unlocked with softener salt acessible. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
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 | 2019-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Madison and Melinda need to complete child abuse and neglect training |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
The license shall be publicly displayed in the home | 2019-04-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) License was not displayed |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
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. | 2019-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Licensee ad all staff members need to complete in person safe sleep training |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | 2019-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Sliding glass door was locked during child care hours. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone | 2019-04-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) Emergency numbers need to be posted |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) CD AND GE missing birth certificates. All children need birth certificate forms in files. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2019-04-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Paint and cleaning supplies accessible to children in unlocked closets and low shelves |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
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. | 2019-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) LS needs updated immunization records added to file |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
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 | 2019-04-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Overhead vent in child care area needs cleaned. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2019-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) Licensee and all staff members need to complete in person CPR trainings |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
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 | 2019-04-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Smoke alarms missing in child care sleeping areas. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-01 |
Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency | 2019-04-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) Written plan of evaquation needs posted |
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| Licensing 2018-09-06 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2018-11-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) Play area is not fenced |
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