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Serenity Playhouse Daycare

South Bend, IN 46628 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (574) 993-4942

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About Serenity Playhouse Daycare

Serenity Playhouse Daycare 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers 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

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Serenity Playhouse Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Serenity Playhouse Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#71-491869
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jul 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door.

      “Stairs going upstairs not gated upon arrival.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

    • 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

      “Lawn mover acessible to children in backyard. Shed unlocked with hazards acessible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      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

      “Provider alone with 12 children ages 2-school age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

  2. Jul 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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

      “One caregiver with 11 children ages 2-7 years old”
    • 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

      “Lawn mover accessible to children in back yard. Back shed unlocked with hazards accessible inside.”
  3. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo 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 Serenity Playhouse Daycare

Is Serenity Playhouse Daycare 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 Serenity Playhouse Daycare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Serenity Playhouse Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 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 Serenity Playhouse Daycare care for?

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

Does Serenity Playhouse Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Serenity Playhouse Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Serenity Playhouse Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 993-4942 to ask.

What is Serenity Playhouse Daycare's phone number?

(574) 993-4942.

Where is Serenity Playhouse Daycare?

South Bend, IN 46628. 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).