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PJS Childcare

1802 Praire Ave, South Bend, IN 46613

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About PJS Childcare

PJS Childcare is a child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for PJS Childcare

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Status: Registered with the state and operating
License type: Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number: #RM-101965-A

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Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 17 visits · 20 rules in all · 13 corrected

Staff training and qualifications 5
Food and nutrition 4
Health, medication and illness 4
Safety and hazards 3
Background checks 2
Safe sleep 1
Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
  “One staff member had expired finger print receipt”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
  “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
  “2 staff members present had expired universal precaution trainings”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
  “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
  “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
  “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Upon arrival infant was observed sleeping in carseat.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
Jan 30, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
  “One staff member had expired finger print receipt”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
  “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
  “2 staff members present had expired universal precaution trainings”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
  “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
  “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
  “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
  “Upon arrival infant was observed sleeping in carseat.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
- Food and nutrition
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
  “Unable to find thermometer in refrigerator.”
- Food and nutrition
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
  “Unable to find thermometer in freezer.”
- Health, medication and illness
  410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
  “Lid missing on trash can in kitchen”
- Health, medication and illness
  410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
  “Lid missing on trash can in kitchen”
- Food and nutrition
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
  “Open food not dated in refrigerator.”
- Safety and hazards
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
  “Cleaning wipes and soap refill accessible in closet of toddler room.”
- Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
  “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Oct 24, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
- Food and nutrition
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
  “Unable to find thermometer in refrigerator.”
- Food and nutrition
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
  “Unable to find thermometer in freezer.”
- Health, medication and illness
  410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
  “Lid missing on trash can in kitchen”
- Health, medication and illness
  410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
  “Lid missing on trash can in kitchen”
- Food and nutrition
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
  “Open food not dated in refrigerator.”
- Safety and hazards
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
  “Cleaning wipes and soap refill accessible in closet of toddler room.”
- Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
  “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Jan 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Food and nutrition
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
  “Did not observe copy of cleaning schedule”
  Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
  “Kitchen missing copy of retail establishment guide”
  Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
  “Kitchen missing copy of retail establishment guide”
  Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

Show 7 earlier visits

Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
  “Orientation”
  Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
  “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
  Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
  “Outlets need covers throughout program”
  Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
  “Orientation”
  Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
  “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
  Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
  “Outlets need covers throughout program”
  Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
May 14, 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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