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El Campito
- licensed capacity
- 127
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About El Campito
El Campito is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 127 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 127 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 127 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
El Campito has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for El Campito
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 127 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101365
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter
“1/10 staff files have expired TB test”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
“10/10 staff files checked are missing first aid training”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
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
“9/10 staff files checked are missing high school diplomas”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
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
“1/10 staff files are missing drug test”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
“2/10 staff files missing completed applications for employment”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
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
“10/10 staff files checked do not have completed orientation checklists.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“4 staff present without completed consent forms for background checks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“2/10 staff files checked missing universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
Nov 14, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“Shelter procedures not posted in classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“Instructions for mixing cleaning solutions not posted in kitchen”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage
“Missing orientation checklist from file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3-4.2-8((d) Transition to Table Foods
“Drug test not current for the new license number”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“Sink in preschool room needs to be resealed to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3-4.2-9(c) Environment and Equipment
“Classrooms need space for children to store personal belongings in preschool rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-131(i) Infant/Toddler Equipment
“Updated Tb test not in files”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“Dish washing procedures not posted at sink”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“First aid directives not posted in classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“All bolts need to be covered on all toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(a) Water Supply
“Emergency routes not posted in classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
Nov 14, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“Shelter procedures not posted in classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“Instructions for mixing cleaning solutions not posted in kitchen”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage
“Missing orientation checklist from file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3-4.2-8((d) Transition to Table Foods
“Drug test not current for the new license number”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“Sink in preschool room needs to be resealed to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3-4.2-9(c) Environment and Equipment
“Classrooms need space for children to store personal belongings in preschool rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-131(i) Infant/Toddler Equipment
“Updated Tb test not in files”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“Dish washing procedures not posted at sink”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“First aid directives not posted in classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“All bolts need to be covered on all toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(a) Water Supply
“Emergency routes not posted in classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about El Campito
Is El Campito 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 El Campito last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has El Campito had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 El Campito care for?
127, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does El Campito accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are El Campito's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does El Campito cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 232-0220 to ask.
What is El Campito's phone number?
(574) 232-0220.
Where is El Campito?
405 E. Dubail Ave., South Bend, IN 46613. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings Family Childcare, 0.3 miles away.