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Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.
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About Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.
Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd. is a child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd. has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101649-A
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 25 visits · 5 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 2
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 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Janitor/laundry closet unlocked with cleaning supplies accessible”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Plungers stored in Boys bathroom stall and Twos bathroom. Broom, dust pan, toys stored in Infants bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Feb 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Janitor/laundry closet unlocked with cleaning supplies accessible”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Plungers stored in Boys bathroom stall and Twos bathroom. Broom, dust pan, toys stored in Infants bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
- Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“On 3/19/24 an infant was not strapping into a high chair and fell out.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
Mar 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 3b Equipment, Interior surfaces, Materials, furnishings, objects clean/sturdy/nontoxic/sanitary/safe (470 IAC 3-4.5-4)”
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.
Is Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd. licensed?
Yes. Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd. is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd. last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd. had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 25 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.
Does Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd. accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd. cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 262-3634 to ask.
What is Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.'s phone number?
(574) 262-3634.
Where is Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.?
1501 W. Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN 46628. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry 2, 1.1 miles away.