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Darlene's Home Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Darlene's Home Daycare
Darlene's Home Daycare 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, 5:30 AM to 11:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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
Darlene's Home Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Darlene's Home Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #71-201755
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) 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: the provider
“One household member 18 years old with no drug screen on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule
“Renewal Application not yet submitted in I-LEAD”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
- Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Darlene's Home Daycare
Is Darlene's Home Daycare 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 Darlene's Home Daycare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Darlene's Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 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 Darlene's Home Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Darlene's Home Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Darlene's Home Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Darlene's Home Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 233-9543 to ask.
What is Darlene's Home Daycare's phone number?
(574) 233-9543.
Where is Darlene's Home Daycare?
South Bend, IN 46601. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.