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Starz Academy 3

2117 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 466173.6· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days
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About Starz Academy 3

Starz Academy 3 is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
135 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Starz Academy 3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100148
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

      “Diaper creams stored accessible in changing table cabinets in toddlers, twos and threes classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “Carpet in school age 1 classroom ripped. Light shades in School Age A not secure.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025

  4. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Program self reported on 4/1/25 a child was left unattended for approximately 1 minuet in play place.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

  6. Apr 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Program out of compliance with supervision requirements”
  7. Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 6, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9) The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area

      “First aid directives in classroom need approval signatures”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Bathroom in toddler classroom being used for storage of items not related to bathrooming. Main hallway bathrooms with items that are not stored sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Threes teacher speaking harshly and yelling at children during inspection - not following discipline policy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

      “Teacher purse and diaper cream acessible to in older Twos classrooms. Cleaning chemicals stored unlocked under sink in threes classroom. Cleaning supplies acessible in unlocked cabinet in younger twos classroom. Teacher cabinet unlocked in 4/5s classroom with Glade spray acessible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter

      “Two staff with expired TB tests on file”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper

      “Paint easily acessible to children missing at art easels in muliple classrooms”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

  9. Aug 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “program out of compliance with major occurrence reporting”

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 Starz Academy 3

Is Starz Academy 3 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 Starz Academy 3 last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Starz Academy 3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Starz Academy 3 care for?

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

Does Starz Academy 3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Starz Academy 3'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 Starz Academy 3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 232-5566 to ask.

What is Starz Academy 3's phone number?

(574) 232-5566.

Where is Starz Academy 3?

2117 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Anthony De Padua Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).