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521 North St. Joseph Street, South Bend, IN
El Pescadito Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About El Pescadito Learning Center
El Pescadito Learning Center is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
El Pescadito Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for El Pescadito Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101585
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Transportation 2
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
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.
“The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for GHB.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(h)(1) The center shall make inaccessible to children environmental hazards that present a risk for entrapment or burial, such as, but not limited to, the following: Pits
“Program's back door was unlocked, giving children access to construction zone in old outdoor gross motor area. Area has a deep pit filled with rainwater just beyond unlocked program door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip
“Program does not have signed permission slips on file for children to walk to off site park for daily gross motor play.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Both bathrooms had toilet paper rolls on the back of the toilet, not sanitary. There was no paper towel available in one bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center
“During consultant's visit a staff member had a twelve year old enrolled child up in the cafe area of the Emporium, outside of approved child care space, with no signed permission slip on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) 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: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in universal precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
Jan 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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
“Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of completing orientation training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of prevention of child abuse and neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) 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: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“Two staff files reviewed had expired Universal Precautions training, both expired 10/12/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of in-service hours, zero hours on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
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
“One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
Sep 3, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“Caregiver present with children had no documentation of a physical exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Children's bathoom had no toilet paper on dispenser, the paper towel was sitting on back of the toilet, toilet brush in bathroom, and pull ups in uncovered trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document
“There is no documentation of monthly evacuation drills being conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“Caregiver present with children had no documentation of training in child abuse and neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
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
“Caregiver present with children had no documentation of high school diploma or equivalent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
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
“Five or five child files reviewed do not have documentation of physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Caregiver that prepared children's lunches was not wearing a hairnet or smock.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“Caregiver present with children had no documentation of orientation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip
“Program is taking children to nearby public park, no written parental permission on file for any children to participate in this off premises trip.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
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
“Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of emergency medical authorization.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open
“Upon consultant's arrival the caregiver and children were not on premises, at the park. Back door to program was propped open with a plastic tub, no mesh screen door.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about El Pescadito Learning Center
Is El Pescadito Learning Center 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 Pescadito Learning Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has El Pescadito Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Pescadito Learning Center care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does El Pescadito Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are El Pescadito Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does El Pescadito Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 217-6044 to ask.
What is El Pescadito Learning Center's phone number?
(574) 217-6044.
Where is El Pescadito Learning Center?
121 S Niles Ave Suite 01, South Bend, IN 46613. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Joseph Preschool, 0.2 miles away.