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Early Childhood Programs at Clay
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About Early Childhood Programs at Clay
Early Childhood Programs at Clay is a child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Childhood Programs at Clay
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99908-A
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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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- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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
“Out of 10 files reviewed, 6 files were missing updated Universal Percautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
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
“Personal items on hooks stored touching”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Out of 10 files reviewed, 6 files were missing up to date first aid”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Childhood Programs at Clay
Is Early Childhood Programs at Clay licensed?
Yes. Early Childhood Programs at Clay is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Childhood Programs at Clay last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Childhood Programs at Clay had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
What are Early Childhood Programs at Clay's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Childhood Programs at Clay cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 272-8068 to ask.
What is Early Childhood Programs at Clay's phone number?
(574) 272-8068.
Where is Early Childhood Programs at Clay?
52866 Ironwood Road, South Bend, IN 46635. The nearest other daycare we list is Friends Early Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.