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Lela McKnight

South Bend, IN 46615 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
10
open each week
7 days
Call (574) 315-9250

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About Lela McKnight

Lela McKnight is a licensed home daycare in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 4 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 subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

Monday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SundayToday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Lela McKnight has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lela McKnight

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
10 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#71-491726
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 1 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age

      “The provider and staff M need current TB”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers

      “The provider did not have current CPR.”
  4. Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age

      “Staff MW had an expired consent over two years.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

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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FAQ

Questions about Lela McKnight

Is Lela McKnight 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 Lela McKnight last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lela McKnight had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Lela McKnight care for?

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

Does Lela McKnight accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lela McKnight's hours?

Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lela McKnight cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 315-9250 to ask.

What is Lela McKnight's phone number?

(574) 315-9250.

Where is Lela McKnight?

South Bend, IN 46615. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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