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Valerie's Licensed Child Care Service
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
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South Bend, IN 46613
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Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Rate Range
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Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Languages
English, English/spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
71-12134
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
Child Development Associate, Paths To Quality Level 3, Certificate Of Membership National Association For Family Child Care, Business Administration Degree
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Anonymous
2018-01-31 19:16:55
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services
I toured this home and it was not what I expected for a home daycare. Not clean. She had way too many kids. A man there that made me feel uncomfortable. She had more kids than the state allows to have at one time. Dogs barking. House had an odd smell and she wasn’t very pleasant with the children. I would NOT take my kid here.
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About the Provider
VALERIE'S LICENSED CHILD CARE SERVICE is a Licensed Home in SOUTH BEND 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 - Sunday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2022-07-06 |
The following behavior shall be prohibited by all direct child care providers: Cruel, harsh, or unusual punishment | 2022-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(b)(1) At the time of the inspection the consultant did a complaint as well as an annual inpection. It was determined that the provider had raised her voice at a different time with the children. She admits she talks loud and does wear hearing aids. She is firm with the children and they were a bit rowdy the day of the incident, 6/9/2022. |
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| Complaints 2022-06-10 |
2022-11-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with discipline requirements | ||
| Licensing 2022-03-22 |
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 | 2022-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) At the time of the inspection the provider did not have a written form for the child KR that he could participate from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Back door emergency exit deadbolted during childcare hours |
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| Licensing 2020-12-16 |
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) Stairway gate going upstairs not latched- latched broken |
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| Licensing 2020-12-09 |
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 on basement stairs chirping |
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| Licensing 2020-11-06 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) Cord hanging down off side of house from roof to the ground into children's outside play space. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-06 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Hydrogen peroxide, stain and spray paint labed "Keep out of reach of children" acessible to children in unlocked hall closet on floor. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-01 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Hand sanitizer, triple antibiotic cream, and other creams labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible in first aid kit that was on unlocked on low shelf. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-01 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) Insulation in front room exposed on walls and ceiling. Wiring exposed in front room on wall |
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| Licensing 2020-07-09 |
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 | 2020-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Unable to determine if Universal Percautions certificate was valid |
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| Licensing 2020-05-26 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Exits blocked with baby gates in play spaces. Back door rubs on flooring- difficult to open. |
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| Licensing 2020-05-26 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) Extension cords longer than 6 ft acessible. Insulation and wiring exposed in front room. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Lamp with no lamp shade. BB gun accessible in upstairs bedroom when detective and DSC did inspection. Medication bottles accessible in upstairs bedroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
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 2020-03-02 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Household member living there without a consent submitted |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) No fire drill log available |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Household member living there with no fingerprints on file |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Hazards acessible such as hand soap, lysol wipes, and other lotions and soaps in upstairs bathroom. Cleaning chemicals on basement stairs. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Household member Brian Keller living there with no physical |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) Shut offs not labeled |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Household member with no TB test |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Empty fire extiguisher upstairs |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) Gate at basement stairs was not secured to wall, and was easily moved aside. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Household member with no drug test |
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| Complaints 2020-02-28 |
2020-04-28 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with exiting requirements | ||
| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
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 | 2019-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Annual TB Test for licensee and employee not available upon request |
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| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
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 | 2019-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Drug Screens for licensee and employee not avaible upon request |
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| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
The licensee shall ensure that the child care home is equipped with heat, light, and ventilation for normal occupancy | 2019-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(e) Rooms darkened with shades and curtains during waking hours |
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| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
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 | 2019-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR/First Aid, and Universal Percautions Trainings not available for licensee and employee upon request |
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| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. | 2019-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Rabies vaccination expired for dog |
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| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
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 | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Physical paperwork not available upon request |
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| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone | 2019-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) Numbers not posted |
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| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2019-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Cleaning chemicles accessible to children throughout the home |
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| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
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 | 2019-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) Fan accessible to children |
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| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
The license shall be publicly displayed in the home | 2019-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) License not displayed |
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| Licensing 2019-07-03 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Birth certificate consent form missing from a child's file |
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| Licensing 2018-09-04 |
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 | 2018-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR not in file for provider or staff |
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| Licensing 2018-09-04 |
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 | 2018-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) CPR not in file for provider or staff |
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| Licensing 2018-09-04 |
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 | 2018-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Fire extinguisher not placed upstairs |
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| Licensing 2018-09-04 |
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 | 2018-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB missing in provider file |
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