Lapetite Academy
521 North St. Joseph Street, South Bend, IN
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God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry 2 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 12:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry 2 has not listed its tuition.
State record
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 18 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
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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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
“Hand soap in children's bathrooms labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children". Cleaning cabinet unlocked -chemicals accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
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
“Ceiling tiles with water damage in main classroom and boys bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
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
“Hand soap in children's bathrooms labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children". Cleaning cabinet unlocked -chemicals accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
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
“Ceiling tiles with water damage in main classroom and boys bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One staff member working with expired fingerprints. One staff member working with no consent form submitted for a background check”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
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
“Two staff members working with no universal percautions documentation on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-416 Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests
“Mouse dropping present in kitchen”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-416 Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests
“Mouse dropping present in kitchen”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
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
“Ceiling tiles with water damage in front room, boys bathroom, and back room. Outlets uncovered in girls bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
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
“Bolt cap missing on toilet in boys bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
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
“No soap or paper towel in children's bathrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(a) Facility must have two exists on different sides of building. Exits do not go through a garage, a hazardous materials storage area, are not blocked, are not windows. Exits are operable from the inside in a one step process (no key or special knowledge required). (Applies to providers enrolled in CCDF program after June 30, 2002)
“Facility must have two exists on different sides of building. Exits do not go through a garage, a hazardous materials storage area, are not blocked, are not windows. Exits are operable from the inside in a one step process (no key or special knowledge required). (Applies to providers enrolled in CCDF program after June 30, 2002)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
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
“Nails protuding on fence. Scrap wood present in childrens play space”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One staff member working with expired fingerprints. One staff member working with no consent form submitted for a background check”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
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
“Two staff members working with no universal percautions documentation on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-416 Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests
“Mouse dropping present in kitchen”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-416 Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests
“Mouse dropping present in kitchen”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
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
“Ceiling tiles with water damage in front room, boys bathroom, and back room. Outlets uncovered in girls bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
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
“Bolt cap missing on toilet in boys bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
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
“No soap or paper towel in children's bathrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(a) Facility must have two exists on different sides of building. Exits do not go through a garage, a hazardous materials storage area, are not blocked, are not windows. Exits are operable from the inside in a one step process (no key or special knowledge required). (Applies to providers enrolled in CCDF program after June 30, 2002)
“Facility must have two exists on different sides of building. Exits do not go through a garage, a hazardous materials storage area, are not blocked, are not windows. Exits are operable from the inside in a one step process (no key or special knowledge required). (Applies to providers enrolled in CCDF program after June 30, 2002)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
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
“Nails protuding on fence. Scrap wood present in childrens play space”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry 2 is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 978-5924 to ask.
(678) 978-5924.
432 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN 46601. The nearest other daycare we list is God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry, under 0.1 miles away.