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Starz Academy 3, Inc.
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
2117 E. Jefferson Blvd.,
South Bend, IN 46617
Quick Facts
Capacity
135 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
1100148
License Issued
Jan 29, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Elizabeth Marie Gumpert
2023-11-16 16:34:14
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
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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About the Provider
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;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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 2025-11-13 |
Carpet in school age 1 classroom ripped. Light shades in School Age A not secure. | 2025-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2025-04-10 |
Program self reported on 4/1/25 a child was left unattended for approximately 1 minuet in play place. | 2025-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| Licensing 2023-12-06 |
Paint easily acessible to children missing at art easels in muliple classrooms | 2023-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-12-06 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-12-07 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Two staff with expired TB tests on file |
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| Licensing 2023-12-06 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2023-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Threes teacher speaking harshly and yelling at children during inspection - not following discipline policy. |
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| Licensing 2023-12-06 |
The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area | 2023-12-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9) First aid directives in classroom need approval signatures |
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| Licensing 2023-09-20 |
Program does not currently have hot water at hand washing sinks due to maintenance work being completed. | 2023-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(c) The center shall provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks |
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| Licensing 2023-09-20 |
Each infant and toddler room shall have floor-to-ceiling walls on all sides and full doors | |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-11 |
The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area | 2022-10-11 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) Drinking fountain in preschool hallway overshoots to the floor |
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| 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 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) No sensory table/Container in todds or two year old classrooms |
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