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South Bend, IN 46619 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Casita De Arbol
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Casita De Arbol
Casita De Arbol is a licensed home daycare in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 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
Tuition and costs
Casita De Arbol has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Casita De Arbol
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #71-491720
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 16 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“2 staff are without consents in the system.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“2 staff are without universal precautions.”
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(2)(c) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide documentation to the division that the licensee: agrees to complete within the next three (3) years; a child development associate credential program or a similar program approved by the division
- Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2025Visit2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-33(b)(1)(b) The division may impose any of the following sanctions when the division finds that a licensee has committed a violation under subsection (a): After complying with the procedural provisions in sections 19 through 22 of this chapter: revoke the license
“: You signed an education agreement to complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) on May 27, 2021 with a due date of June 30, 2024. On March 8, 2024, the Division sent you a reminder letter of the education agreement due date. You applied and received”
IC 12-17.2-5-33(b)(1)(b) The division may impose any of the following sanctions when the division finds that a licensee has committed a violation under subsection (a): After complying with the procedural provisions in sections 19 through 22 of this chapter: revoke the license
“: You signed an education agreement to complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) on May 27, 2021 with a due date of June 30, 2024. On March 8, 2024, the Division sent you a reminder letter of the education agreement due date. You applied and received”
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
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.
“The children EP, AA NA AA did not hshot records in their files”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“The staff CE did not have a consent that had been completed since completing her new fingerprints 1/20/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home
“The provider has two sets of stairs for upstairs and didnot have smoke detectors mounted at the top”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets
“The provider had outlets that were not protected with covers in the main play area”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“The child EP did not have a birth certificate in the file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 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 members S and CR did not have current TB in their files”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency
“Theprovider did not have an evacuation posted”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“The provider had 2 extinguishers that were expred. There was no expinguisher at the upper level.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“The provider has not been conducting current fire drills at the home and documenting such.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
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
“The children EP, AA NA AA did not have physicals that were signed by a physician”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
Jul 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(2)(c) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide documentation to the division that the licensee: agrees to complete within the next three (3) years; a child development associate credential program or a similar program approved by the division
“The provider had signed a CDA agreement to be completed by 6/30/2024 which has not been completed at this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
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- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Casita De Arbol
Is Casita De Arbol 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 Casita De Arbol last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Casita De Arbol had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Casita De Arbol care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Casita De Arbol accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Casita De Arbol's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Casita De Arbol cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 339-8832 to ask.
What is Casita De Arbol's phone number?
(574) 339-8832.
Where is Casita De Arbol?
South Bend, IN 46619. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.