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Crowned Kids Academy

1705 N Bendix Dr, South Bend, IN 46628
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days

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About Crowned Kids Academy

Crowned Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Licensed capacity
81 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity81 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Crowned Kids Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Crowned Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
81 children
License number
#1101523
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 35 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 15
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety

      “Outdoor climbing equipment does not meet CPSC guidelines -no fall surfacing”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

  6. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 21, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Out of 5 staff files reviewed, one staff file missing a Diploma”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(1) 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 childs full name, address, and sex

      “Out of 4 child files reviewed, one child file did not have childs address listed”
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises

      “Out of 4 files reviewed, 3 files did not have complete contact information for those authorized to pick up child”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) 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 of parent, address, and telephone number

      “Out of 4 child files reviewed, one file did not have address of parent listed”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-411 Lighting intensity

      “Multiple light bulbs out in preschool classroom creating dim lighting.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-411 Lighting intensity

      “Multiple light bulbs out in preschool classroom creating dim lighting.”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies

      “Two year old mixed with preschool children (ages 3,4,5)”
    • Background checks

      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 5 staff files reviewed, one file was missing a drug screen”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 4 files reviewed, one file did not have Dr information listed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 5 staff files reviewed, one staff file was missing a physical”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Out of 4 files reviewed, one file did not have emergency medical authorization signed by parent.”
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals

      “Serving times not noted on menu.”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number

      “Out of 4 files reviewed, two files did not have parents working hours or parents employer work number listed.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-60(3) Caregivers shall plan a daily, detailed written program, based on teacher observations, for each child care group. Caregivers shall always make this program available to parents and the division and provide the following: Activities to be used or discussed during circle and transition times

      “Lesson plans not available.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 4 files reviewed, 3 files did not have complete contact information for emergency contacts.”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) 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 date of admission

      “Out of 4 files reviewed, one file did not have an admission date noted.”
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day

      “Program is not offering an AM snack”
  8. Oct 23, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises

      “Admission forms for children not current in files.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Items stored in bathroom open to air (not santizable): Clothing and diapers.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “Information on Dr/DDS not included in one childs file. Four files did not have current enrollment forms.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Orientation checklist does not included required licensing topics”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) 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 of parent, address, and telephone number

      “Current admission forms not in files with information on parents name, address, phone number”
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-2(h) The child care center may only provide care to children of the age approved by the division and the DFBS

      “Provider caring for a toddler when license is not approved for toddlers. Observed enrollment paperwork that was signed in May/2025 in files, and an injury report form that was dated in July/2025.”
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) A child care home 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 four files reviewed, three drug screens in files did not have MRO listed on drug results as required in the chain of custody”
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) A child care home 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 four files reviewed, three drug screens in files did not have MRO listed on drug results as required in the chain of custody”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(1) 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 childs full name, address, and sex

      “Current admission forms not present in files”
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months

      “Children ages 1year old to 4 year old cared for in the same classroom.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “Physicals in child files not dated 30 days from enrollment date”
    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “Staff files did not include dates of hire.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.

      “Out of four files reviewed, two staff did not have education documentation on file”
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-76(a)(1) A current weekly menu shall be planned one (1) week in advance and posted as follows: In a conspicuous place for all parents to review.

      “Weekly menu posted in classroom and kitchen dated from September”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) 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 date of admission

      “Date of Admission not included in files.”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number

      “Current enrollment forms not in files that list parents current place of employment and employer information”
  9. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety

      “Water at handwashing sinks in school age bathroom and kitchen not getting up to temp.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety

      “Water at handwashing sinks in school age bathroom and kitchen not getting up to temp.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

  2. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo 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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Questions about Crowned Kids Academy

Is Crowned Kids 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 Crowned Kids Academy last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Crowned Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Crowned Kids Academy care for?

81, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Crowned Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Crowned Kids Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Crowned Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 302-5252 to ask.

What is Crowned Kids Academy's phone number?

(574) 302-5252.

Where is Crowned Kids Academy?

1705 N Bendix Dr, South Bend, IN 46628. The nearest other daycare we list is Raising Kings & Queens Ministry Daycare, 0.4 miles away.

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