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Creative Learning Child Development
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About Creative Learning Child Development
Creative Learning Child Development is a child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8:30 PM
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- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Learning Child Development has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Learning Child Development
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101596-A
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 21 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“One staff member with expired Universal Precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“One staff member with expired Universal Precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
- Feb 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Walls in childrens bathroom need cleaned. Changing table in toddler classroom needs cleaned. Heating unit in bathroom not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Teachers purses stored acessible in classrooms -unlocked cabinets within reach of children. Sheet of drywall stored in hallway. Diaper creams acessible in childrens cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Walls in childrens bathroom need cleaned. Changing table in toddler classroom needs cleaned. Heating unit in bathroom not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Teachers purses stored acessible in classrooms -unlocked cabinets within reach of children. Sheet of drywall stored in hallway. Diaper creams acessible in childrens cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
Nov 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH
“End bathroom handwashing sink leaking”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Cover for boiler not sanitizable. Baseboard needs sealed to wall. Bolt cap missing on toilet base.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
Nov 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH
“End bathroom handwashing sink leaking”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Cover for boiler not sanitizable. Baseboard needs sealed to wall. Bolt cap missing on toilet base.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
Sep 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-416 Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests
“Observed mouse droppings in kitchen sink and along baseboards in kitchen and storage area”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-416 Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests
“Observed mouse droppings in kitchen sink and along baseboards in kitchen and storage area”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Nap blankets stored touching in One year old classroom under changing table”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Teacher purse acessible to children in classroom on teacher chair in preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Nap blankets stored touching in One year old classroom under changing table”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Teacher purse acessible to children in classroom on teacher chair in preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Learning Child Development
Is Creative Learning Child Development licensed?
Yes. Creative Learning Child Development is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Creative Learning Child Development last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Learning Child Development had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 9 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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.
Does Creative Learning Child Development accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Learning Child Development's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Learning Child Development cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 334-3290 to ask.
What is Creative Learning Child Development's phone number?
(574) 334-3290.
Where is Creative Learning Child Development?
113 W Monroe Street, South Bend, IN 46601. The nearest other daycare we list is Mi Pequeno Angelito Daycare, 0.1 miles away.