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South Bend, IN 46601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lexy's Cradle of Love
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lexy's Cradle of Love
Lexy's Cradle of Love is a licensed home daycare in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lexy's Cradle of Love has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lexy's Cradle of Love
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #71-201835
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets
“Some of the outlets did not have protective covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) The license shall be publicly displayed in the home
“The provider did not have her current license posted in a public area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency
“The provider did not have her eveacuation posted,”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“The floors of the daycare had not been swept or vacuumed and there were lots of little things that children could pick up and put in there mouths as was observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) The electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. There must not be exposed or uninsulated wiring. If used, extension cords shall not be overloaded or over six (6) feet in length
“Several electrical chords were exposed and out in the play area of the front left room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
Nov 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.2-6(b) Licensee shall supply a covered container for wet or soiled diapers
“The provider did not have a covered container for the dirty diapers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets
“The provider had an outlet that was not covered in the kitchen. The outlet was covered during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1) Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools
“The provider had a mop and mop bucket in the kitchen that was accessible to the children. The mop bucket had standing water in it. The water was emptied and mop placed out of the reach of the children during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Lexy's Cradle of Love
Is Lexy's Cradle of Love 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 Lexy's Cradle of Love last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lexy's Cradle of Love had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Lexy's Cradle of Love care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lexy's Cradle of Love accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lexy's Cradle of Love's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lexy's Cradle of Love cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 703-6297 to ask.
What is Lexy's Cradle of Love's phone number?
(574) 703-6297.
Where is Lexy's Cradle of Love?
South Bend, IN 46601. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.