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East Bank Learning Center
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
425 E Madison St.,
South Bend, IN 46617
Quick Facts
Capacity
130 children
Age Range
Toddler-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Heather Holleman
2020-03-23 21:42:38
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
This is the most amazing early learning center! We have sent both of our boys here starting at 12 months, and our experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The director is a hands-on, dedicated advocate for the kids. There is very little turnover in staff, and we have loved every teacher the boys have had. I highly recommend this place for child care.
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About the Provider
East Bank Learning Center is a Licensed Center in South Bend IN, with a maximum capacity of 130 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Toddler-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM-6:00 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 2026-08-18 |
Expired criminal history check for E.L | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-15 |
The previous director was not communicating with parents when cases of hand foot and mouth were in her program. | 2024-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-14(b)(1) When more than one (1) child in the child care center has been diagnosed with a communicable disease, the center shall take the following action: The center shall immediately notify all parents of the children and all staff members that have been exposed by posting a notice in a conspicuous place in the child care center or by giving a personal note to each parent and staff member |
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| Complaints 2024-03-11 |
2024-03-20 | |
| Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-14 Reporting communicable disease | ||
| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
Diaper cream accessible on bottom shelf of changing tables, in multiple rooms | 2024-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
Child's hands were not washed following diaper changing | 2024-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
Unused bathroom stalls being used for storage in toddler bathrooms. | 2024-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2023-03-14 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-03-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Not all food was properly stored in kitchen.Food needs to be kept completely air tight, and dated when stored. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-14 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2023-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Many classrooms were not equipped with art easels in the classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-14 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire | 2023-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) 4 staff files missing physical exams. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-14 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Toddler restroom being used for storage of items such as broom, and mop. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-14 |
The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors | 2023-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p) Vents in restrooms need cleaned.Vents in restrooms are not operating. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-14 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually | 2023-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Could not verify TB tests for any staff files. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-14 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2023-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 2 staff files missing drug tests. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-14 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-03-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Teacher purse accessible in 4/5 room. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-14 |
Childrens admission records | 2023-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 3 children did not have updated physicals in file.2 children did not have updated immunizations training in file.2 children's files missing complete information for parents places of employment. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-14 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand sanitizer accessible. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Child grouping policies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 2's room exceeded group size with 13 2 year olds. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-11 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand sanitizer accessible in sign in area. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-29 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 2 staff did not have physicals in file.1 staff did not have first aid certificate |
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| Licensing 2020-11-30 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Kindergarten child was observed going to the bathroom by themselves. |
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| Complaints 2020-11-04 |
2020-12-30 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with supervision requirments | ||
| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
Rest periods | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 The toddler room was too dark at rest time to adequately see the children. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) There was a container of sunscreen that was in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to the children. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-02 |
Bathrooms | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 No paper towels in a few of the dispensers. - |
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| Licensing 2019-03-21 |
Hand washing shall be done before starting work, washed as often as necessary to keep them clean, and after smoking, eating, drinking, or using the toilet | 2019-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(c) The handwashing sink in the kitchen was being used to dry dishes. This sink may only be used for handwashing. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-21 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2019-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 There was a sippy cup in the kitchen refrigerator that contained breast milk that wasn't labeled or covered. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-21 |
Building maintenance | 2019-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 -There was a water-stained ceiling tile in the hallway in the back. -There was a toy shelf in the Sunflowers room that had peeling paint. This needs to be sanded down and repainted. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-21 |
Staff hygiene | 2019-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2019-03-21 |
The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a) No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2019-03-21 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 -There was sunscreen that was labeled Keep out of the Reach of Children in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to the children. -In several classrooms, teacher purses were in places that were accessible to the children. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-21 |
Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered | 2019-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) The cook was doing food preparation without a hairnet on. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-21 |
Bathrooms | 2019-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 The handwashing sink in the Olive Branch room needs to be resealed to the wall. |
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