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Creative Hands and Brillant Minds
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Creative Hands and Brillant Minds
Creative Hands and Brillant Minds 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, 7:00 AM to 4:30 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
Creative Hands and Brillant Minds has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Hands and Brillant Minds
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #71-201802
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child
“Out of 7 child files reviewed, two files were missing enrollment forms”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1) Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools
“Shovels, pressure washer, leaf blower, and other lawn tools stored accessible to children in outdoor play space”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Lawn mower and propane grill tanks stored accessible to children in outside play space”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home
“Out of 7 child files reviewed, two files were missing enrollment forms”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
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
“Smoke detector has been removed from ceiling in childrens daycare space -no other smoke detector present where child care is being provided”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“Out of 7 child files reviewed, two files were missing birth certificate documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
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.
“Out of 7 child files reviewed, two files were missing immunization documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Hands and Brillant Minds
Is Creative Hands and Brillant Minds 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 Creative Hands and Brillant Minds last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Hands and Brillant Minds had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 1 of 3 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.
How many children can Creative Hands and Brillant Minds care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Hands and Brillant Minds accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Hands and Brillant Minds' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Hands and Brillant Minds cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 300-2903 to ask.
What is Creative Hands and Brillant Minds' phone number?
(574) 300-2903.
Where is Creative Hands and Brillant Minds?
South Bend, IN 46614. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.