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Manzanita Preschool

South Bend, IN 46635 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Manzanita Preschool

Manzanita Preschool 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, 7:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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

Manzanita Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Manzanita Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#71-452379
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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. Aug 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “CS observed female infant, two months old with tshirt and asleep in crib in the classroom with pacifier tether attached.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “CS observed female infant, two months old with tshirt and asleep in crib in the classroom with pacifier tether attached.”
  2. Aug 25, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “CS observed female infant, two months old with tshirt and asleep in crib in the classroom with pacifier tether attached.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “CS observed female infant, two months old with tshirt and asleep in crib in the classroom with pacifier tether attached.”
  3. Jun 2, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies

      “Propane tank accessible to children in outside play space”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation

      “Two child files missing birth certificate documentation”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Other rules

      470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule

      “Application for renewal not submitted in I-LEAD”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • 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

      “One staff files missing Universal Percautions training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities

      “One child file missing a physical form signed by a Physician”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills

      “Fire drills not documented since September of 2025”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

  4. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about Manzanita Preschool

Is Manzanita Preschool 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 Manzanita Preschool last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Manzanita Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Manzanita Preschool care for?

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

Does Manzanita Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Manzanita Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Manzanita Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 329-0849 to ask.

What is Manzanita Preschool's phone number?

(574) 329-0849.

Where is Manzanita Preschool?

South Bend, IN 46635. 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).