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South Bend, IN 46619 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Small Hands Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Small Hands Daycare
Small Hands 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, 7:00 AM to 4:00 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
Small Hands Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Small Hands 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
- #71-491786
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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.
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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- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“The provider had two children that did not have birth certificates in the file. MC and SM”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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 pack n play with mesh siding, there was hole in the mesh that was large enough for a child's head to fit through that was a safety issue.”
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FAQ
Questions about Small Hands Daycare
Is Small Hands 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 Small Hands Daycare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Hands Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Small Hands Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small Hands Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small Hands Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small Hands Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 347-9762 to ask.
What is Small Hands Daycare's phone number?
(574) 347-9762.
Where is Small Hands Daycare?
South Bend, IN 46619. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.