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Lafayette School Site

245 N Lombardy Dr, South Bend, IN 46619
licensed capacity
294
open each week
1 day

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About Lafayette School Site

Lafayette School Site is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 294 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
294 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
TuesdayNot listed
WednesdayNot listed
ThursdayNot listed
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity294 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lafayette School Site has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lafayette School Site

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
294 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100502
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Nov 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      470 IAC 3-4.7-17(e) Unscheduled visits by a custodial parentor guardian of a child shall be permitted at any time the child care center is in operation

      “Center has signage posted in hallways prohibiting parents from entering classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

      “Teacher purses with personal items stored accessible to children in all classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

  2. Oct 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect

      “Program waited 2 days before reporting to the division alleged child abuse or neglect from a child care personnel”
  3. Oct 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “Bathroom vents need cleaned in children bathrooms. Ceiling tiles in the cafeteria with water damage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(1) The center shall post the following items: Hand washing procedures at each adult sink area

      “Hand washing directives missing above hand washing sinks in some classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal

      “Trash cans with food waste in the cafeteria and the kitchen not covered”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r) Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas

      “No cleaning schedule posted in kitchen and food storage areas”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023

  4. Feb 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “program out of compliance with ratio and supervision regulations”
  5. Feb 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “program out of compliance with reporting requirements”

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Lafayette School Site

Is Lafayette School Site 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 Lafayette School Site last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on November 20, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lafayette School Site had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Lafayette School Site care for?

294, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Lafayette School Site accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lafayette School Site's hours?

Monday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lafayette School Site cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 229-3900 to ask.

What is Lafayette School Site's phone number?

(574) 229-3900.

Where is Lafayette School Site?

245 N Lombardy Dr, South Bend, IN 46619. The nearest other daycare we list is St. John the Baptist, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).