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Manzanita Ministry
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About Manzanita Ministry
Manzanita Ministry is a child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Manzanita Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-102127-A
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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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- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“No Parent Notices signed by parents in child files”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 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
“Lysol wipes labeled Keep out of Reach of Children acessible to children in entryway and classroom on teachers desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code
“Registration not posted”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2026
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2026
Mar 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“No Parent Notices signed by parents in child files”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 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
“Lysol wipes labeled Keep out of Reach of Children acessible to children in entryway and classroom on teachers desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code
“Registration not posted”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2026
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2026
Nov 6, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Parent notice not included in child files”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
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
“Plunger stored in bathroom. Childrens pull ups, art supplies, toothbrushes, ect stored open to air in bathroom. Ceiling tiles missing/ with water damage in Ladies and Mens bathrooms. Rugs present in Ladies and Mens bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth/sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth/sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts
“Toilets and sinks in Mens and Ladies bathroom need sealed to floor/countertop.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
Nov 6, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Parent notice not included in child files”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
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
“Plunger stored in bathroom. Childrens pull ups, art supplies, toothbrushes, ect stored open to air in bathroom. Ceiling tiles missing/ with water damage in Ladies and Mens bathrooms. Rugs present in Ladies and Mens bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth/sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth/sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts
“Toilets and sinks in Mens and Ladies bathroom need sealed to floor/countertop.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Manzanita Ministry
Is Manzanita Ministry licensed?
Yes. Manzanita Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Manzanita Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Manzanita Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
Does Manzanita Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Manzanita Ministry's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (574) 329-0849 to confirm.
How much does Manzanita Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 329-0849 to ask.
What is Manzanita Ministry's phone number?
(574) 329-0849.
Where is Manzanita Ministry?
1717 N Hickory Rd, South Bend, IN 46635. The nearest other daycare we list is Brilliant Minds Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.