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Children Garden's

South Bend, IN 46628 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Children Garden's

Children Garden's 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 Monday to Friday, 8:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children Garden's has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Children Garden's

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#71-452351
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1

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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  1. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 7, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child

      “Child DG,ZG,DR,DR and BR did not have medical release in their in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills

      “The provider did not have current fire drills documented with the last one being 3/16/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “The provider did not have a current TB”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      “Child DG,ZG,DR,DR and BR did not have shot records in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times

      “The provider did not have current CPR/FA/UP and was the only caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “Child DG,ZG,DR,DR and BR did not have physicals in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation

      “Child DG,ZG,DR,DR and BR did not have birth certificates in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “The provider did not have current CPR/FA/UP”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

  6. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Children Garden's

Is Children Garden's 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 Children Garden's last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children Garden's had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Children Garden's care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Children Garden's accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Children Garden's' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children Garden's cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 703-7617 to ask.

What is Children Garden's' phone number?

(574) 703-7617.

Where is Children Garden's?

South Bend, IN 46628. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).