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South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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4 Dees Home Day Care is a licensed home daycare in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
4 Dees Home Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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.
“2 childrens files missing copies of immunizations”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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
“2 children's files missing copies of physicals”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“2 children missing copies of birth certificates”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“The provider did not have a current fire drill the last drill was done in January 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
“The provider had several items on top of the changing table as well as in a top drawer that was not secured to include; Aquaphor, Sterile Saline, Aveeno lotion, A&D, and tylenol. The items were removed during the inspection and placed out of the reach of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 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
“Staff JD and DP did not have current TB”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled
“The provider had several items on top of the changing table to include; Aquaphor, Sterile Saline, Aveeno lotion, A&D, and The ags and wipes, items were removed during the inspection and placed out of the reach of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
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South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1802 Praire Ave, South Bend, IN
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 233-5758 to ask.
(574) 233-5758.
South Bend, IN 46613. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.