Johnson's Home Day Care
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 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
Otoniel Verdugo has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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
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”
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4445 South Linden Road, South Bend, IN
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2628 S Michigan Street, South Bend, IN
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 March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 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) 339-8832 to ask.
(574) 339-8832.
South Bend, IN 46614. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.