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South Bend, IN 46615 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
ABC Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About ABC Learning Academy
ABC Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Mishawaka, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for ABC Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101568
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 29 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 2
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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Jun 2, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(g) Reporting suspicions to the director or other supervisory personnel does not relieve the individual staff of their responsibility to report directly to child protective services
“All allegations must be reported involving a caregiver and a 2 yr old child. At the time of incident the child was 1 yr old in the 2 yr old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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
“No drug test on file for BS”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) 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
“No physical in the staff file for BS”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“DB no copies of HSD or GED in the staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(1) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: At least one (1) caregiver must be trained annually in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours of operation and with children on field trips
“Toddler caregiver does not have proof of CPR certification in file (DT)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Two caregiver DT and BS at time of the inspection yelling and arguinging in front of children - escalated to DT calling the police. BS inapproriate and harsh tone and language in front of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“Allegations of Child abuse and neglect not reported to Department of child services”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid
“Toddler caregiver does not have proof of First Aid certification in file (DT)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
Apr 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“Out of five child files reviewed, one file did not have a signature on a physical form”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) 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
“Out of six staff files reviewed, four staff files did not have updated physicals”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency
“Out of six staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have an emergency contact listed”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
“Out of six staff files reviewed, five files did not have applications for employment”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“Out of five child files reviewed, four files were missing complete contact information for Dr and Dentist”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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
“Out of six staff files reviewed, one staff file did not have an up to date drug screen”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“Out of six staff files reviewed, one staff member did not complete Universal Precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file
“Emergency medical authorization in child files does not cover the topic of transportation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(9) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Dates of employment
“Out of six staff files reviewed, five files did not have accurate dates of employment”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
“Out of five child files reviewed, two files did not have complete contact information for emergency contacts”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
“Out of six staff files reviewed, five staff did not have complete documentation for Orientation training”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) 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
“Laundry room/utility closed unlocked and accessible to children with laundry detergent present. Cleaning closet unlocked and accessible to children with cleaning chemicals present. Staff lounge off of school age classroom unlocked with cleaning chemicals and teacher purses accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
“Program did not immediately self report inappropriate discipline to the division”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On 4/18/25 a teacher was observed to pull on a childs arm and drag them across the floor to redirect them.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Preschool classroom out of ratio with 13 children to 1 teacher”
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“Program did not self report inappropriate discipline to DCS”
Apr 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline”
Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(a) Furnishings and equipment shall be durable, safe, and scaled to the size of the children
“Cubical shelves in school age classrooms not secure to wall -tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) 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
“Diaper creams labeled "Keep out of reach of Children" stored on low shelves within reach of children”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3-4.1-13(c) Daily Food Requirements
“Twos classroom does not have a changing table”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3-4.1-13(c) Daily Food Requirements
“Twos classroom does not have a changing table”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about ABC Learning Academy
Is ABC Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was ABC Learning Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ABC Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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.
How many children can ABC Learning Academy care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does ABC Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are ABC Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ABC Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 255-9139 to ask.
What is ABC Learning Academy's phone number?
(574) 255-9139.
Where is ABC Learning Academy?
1618 Milburn Blvd, Mishawaka, IN 46544. The nearest other daycare we list is Heavenly Harmony Hope Ministry, 0.8 miles away.