PJS Childcare
1802 Praire Ave, South Bend, IN
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Miriam Aguilar 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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
Miriam Aguilar has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 9 corrected
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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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
“Program out of ratio with 8 children (5 16 months and younger) with only one qualified caregiver”
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
“One current person on site did not have approved back ground check completed”
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“The provider had a fireextinguisher in the kitchen that was expired in 2024 and was on empty.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“The provider had a 7 month old infant ina portacrib with a sound machine at her head. THe machine was removed during the inspection.”
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“The provider had an infant on 5/13/24 that was observed swaddled in a sleep sack.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“The provider had 2 extinguishers one in the main room and one in the kitchen that are tagged extinguishers that have expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled
“The provider had 2 dirty diapers on the top of the changing tables that had not been disposed of.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
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
“The provider had 2 staff at the daycare with no CPR/FA training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“The provider had a 7 month old infant sleeping in a room with the door closed and did not have a visual.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times
“The provider had 2 staff at the daycare M and L and neither staff had CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“The provider had a 7 month old infant ina portacrib with a sound machine at her head. THe machine was removed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“The provider had an infant 7 months old in a room sleeping and the door to the room was closed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“The provider had an infant on 5/13/24 that was observed swaddled in a sleep sack.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“The provider had a 7 month old infant ina portacrib with a sound machine at her head. THe machine was removed during the inspection.”
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“The provider had an infant on 5/13/24 that was observed swaddled in a sleep sack.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“The provider had 2 extinguishers one in the main room and one in the kitchen that are tagged extinguishers that have expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled
“The provider had 2 dirty diapers on the top of the changing tables that had not been disposed of.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
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
“The provider had 2 staff at the daycare with no CPR/FA training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“The provider had a 7 month old infant sleeping in a room with the door closed and did not have a visual.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times
“The provider had 2 staff at the daycare M and L and neither staff had CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“The provider had a 7 month old infant ina portacrib with a sound machine at her head. THe machine was removed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“The provider had an infant 7 months old in a room sleeping and the door to the room was closed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“The provider had an infant on 5/13/24 that was observed swaddled in a sleep sack.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with Safe Sleep requirements.”
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1802 Praire Ave, South Bend, IN
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46613 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 217-6044 to ask.
(574) 217-6044.
South Bend, IN 46613. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.