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Darlene's Home Daycare Llc

South Bend, IN · St Joseph County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (6 reviews)
, South Bend, IN 46601
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Eighteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4

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Contact Information

📞 (574) 233-9543
South Bend, IN 46601
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
71-201755
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care

Reviews

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BEST DAYCARE EVER!!
2023-03-13 18:21:22
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My experience with this daycare was honestly a really good one. Darlene was very welcoming into her home and treated our kid amazingly. She goes above and beyond in her craft to ensure that your child is given the best treatment. One quality that I loved about her is that she its willing to work with you just as long as your willing to work with her. Communication was one of her best qualities in this field compared to my other experiences with other facilities and she is informative on information from when the child is entering and leaving the home. Also upon entering the home it was very clean and organized and well structured. Much like her home the way she operates and guides us through the home and some of the daily things she does with the children is organized as well. With this she also has a really good policy which I do suggest you thoroughly read through and if you have any questions ask. Upon us deciding to leave the state of Indiana Darlene was very respectful and organized through the entire relationship and wished up farewell. Darlene's License Home Daycare is not only just a daycare its the BEST DAYCARE EVER !!

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SanJuana Tijerina
2023-03-13 16:24:26
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have used this provider for over 10 years! I have had all five of my children attend this childcare. Most previously (which is now ten years later) I have chosen to use her yet again. This woman has always done an amazing job with my children. Her care for their safety being first, as well as teaching them the curriculum is heartfelt. Most recently my child was able to attend Kindergarten, on track, because of her working hands on with teaching him the curriculum. She excels my expectations as a provider, and I have never dealt with anyone as professional as she is.

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Tasharie Green
2023-03-12 15:49:27
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I've been using this daycare for three years. My girls love it here Ms. Jones has helped me a lot when it comes to my kids. She's very flexible when it comes to me switching my work and school schedule. She helped me with weaning the girls off the pacifier. I highly recommend this daycare.

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Iris
2023-03-10 19:10:18
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My son and daughter have been attending daycare here for over 3 years now and I never want anyone else to watch my babies. Such a beautiful family based atmosphere. She's knows the children, treats them like her own grandchildren and always works with them at their level no matter the learning speed. She's been more to me than a "daycare lady" she is there to support not only my children but myself and my accomplishments as well. She is always flexible and has worked with me through some of my toughest times as a mother and employee. My son is absolutely thriving and she made sure my daughter was well prepared for kindergarten! We love Ms. Jones!!

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Geannie Arnett
2019-05-23 12:47:40
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My son has been going to Ms. Jones since he was born. He is now 4yrs old. She is not just our daycare provider, she is also a part of our family. She has made us feel like part of her family since the beginning, and nothing has changed. She has been there with us through the good and bad. She is a rock for us. Our son looks up to her and has learned so much! With her help he has learned leaps and bounds! We have a very open communication. We talk everyday about the good, bad, and sometimes ugly...and we discuss what is going to be best for that moment.
I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. She is a blessing!

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Shamay Johnson
2019-05-22 20:00:38
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This is an amazing woman, she provides the up most care.i love this daycare my kids love it.she not only provides and good and safe environment but she also teaches.i have found the greatest daycare ever and that's a fact.

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About the Provider

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Additional Information: PTQ 4; PTQ 4;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM-11:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM-11:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM-11:00 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM-11:00 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM-11:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2026-06-18
Renewal Application not yet submitted in I-LEAD 2026-06-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3)
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule

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