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Magic Garden

South Bend, IN 46619 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (574) 289-1261

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About Magic Garden

Magic Garden 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, 5:00 AM to 5:00 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 3 rules across 1 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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 capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Magic Garden has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Magic Garden

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#71-201714
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 27, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 0 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Oct 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

      “houshold member JC did not have a current consent or fingerprint”
    • 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

      “houshold member JC did not have a current consent or fingerprint”
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1

      “The provider had 12 children in care with herself being only caregiver. There was an infant 8 months of age, and 2 children under years of age and 9 children 3years of age and older in care. !2: 1 ratio is only if all children are 3 and over.”
  2. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Magic Garden

Is Magic Garden 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 Magic Garden last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 27, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Magic Garden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 0 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 Magic Garden care for?

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

Does Magic Garden accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Magic Garden's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Magic Garden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 289-1261 to ask.

What is Magic Garden's phone number?

(574) 289-1261.

Where is Magic Garden?

South Bend, IN 46619. 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).