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Otoniel Verdugo

South Bend, IN 46614 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Otoniel Verdugo

Otoniel Verdugo is a licensed home daycare in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers 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

Otoniel Verdugo has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Otoniel Verdugo

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#71-491721
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 11 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(2)(c) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide documentation to the division that the licensee: agrees to complete within the next three (3) years; a child development associate credential program or a similar program approved by the division

  6. Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 30, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      IC 12-17.2-5-33(a) A licensee shall operate a child care home in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the division finds that the licensee has violated this article

      “You signed an education agreement to complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) on May 27, 2021, with a due date of June 30, 2024. On March 8, 2024, the Division sent you a reminder letter of the education agreement due date. You applied and received”
    • Other rules

      IC 12-17.2-5-33(a) A licensee shall operate a child care home in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the division finds that the licensee has violated this article

      “You signed an education agreement to complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) on May 27, 2021, with a due date of June 30, 2024. On March 8, 2024, the Division sent you a reminder letter of the education agreement due date. You applied and received”
  8. Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 has expired fire extinguishers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets

      “The outlets were not covered in the back kitchen walls”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

  9. Jul 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(2)(c) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide documentation to the division that the licensee: agrees to complete within the next three (3) years; a child development associate credential program or a similar program approved by the division

      “The provider had signed a CDA agreement to be completed by 6/30/2024 which has not been completed at this time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

  10. Apr 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) Caregiver shall keep garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and remove it from the premises at least once a week. Waste paper need not be kept in a closed container

      “The provider had a garbage can that did not have a tight fitting lid. The lid was put in place during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024

    • 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

      “The provider had chemical under the sink with no lock that included lysol and the works which is a bleach cleaner. The chemicals were removed during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home

      “The front door exit was blocked by toy house, bens and reading book shelf book. The items were removed during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children

      “The provider had a face plate for a light that was totally missing leaving a hole in the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets

      “None of the outlets had covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Mar 6, 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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FAQ

Questions about Otoniel Verdugo

Is Otoniel Verdugo 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 Otoniel Verdugo last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Otoniel Verdugo had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Otoniel Verdugo care for?

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

Does Otoniel Verdugo accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Otoniel Verdugo's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Otoniel Verdugo cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 339-8832 to ask.

What is Otoniel Verdugo's phone number?

(574) 339-8832.

Where is Otoniel Verdugo?

South Bend, IN 46614. 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).