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South Bend, IN 46617 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Maria Castaneda
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Maria Castaneda
Maria Castaneda 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, 7:30 AM to 4:30 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 5 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 subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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12 yr
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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
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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
Maria Castaneda has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Maria Castaneda
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #71-491841
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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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Jun 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 caregiver missing CPR and First Aid”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“Both caregivers missing drug test results”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“Both caregivers missing physicals”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Maria Castaneda
Is Maria Castaneda 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 Maria Castaneda last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Maria Castaneda had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Maria Castaneda care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Maria Castaneda accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Maria Castaneda's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Maria Castaneda cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 401-2981 to ask.
What is Maria Castaneda's phone number?
(574) 401-2981.
Where is Maria Castaneda?
South Bend, IN 46617. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.