Manzanita Ministry
SOUTH BEND, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address1717 N Hickory Rd, South Bend, IN, 46635
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-329-0849
Operating details
License dateNovember 12, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium8
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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1717 N Hickory Rd, South Bend, IN, 46635, SOUTH BEND, IN 46635
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/20/2026
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium8
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk3/20/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-7 — The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the
No Parent Notices signed by parents in child files Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/4/2026 - Medium riskStandard 453/20/2026
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) — Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/4/2026 - High riskStandard 4703/20/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) — Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized crim
Registration not posted Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/4/2026 - Medium risk3/20/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Orientation
Orientation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/4/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4703/20/2026
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
Lysol wipes labeled Keep out of Reach of Children acessible to children in entryway and classroom on teachers desk. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/4/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk11/6/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — Sanitation Standards
Sanitation Standards Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47011/6/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) — All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing sha
Toilets and sinks in Mens and Ladies bathroom need sealed to floor/countertop. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium-Low risk11/6/2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 — The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the
Parent notice not included in child files Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium-High risk11/6/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) — Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium riskStandard 41011/6/2025
410 IAC 7-24-402 — Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
Ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth/sanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - High risk11/6/2025
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 child
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: (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47011/6/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) — All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable p
Plunger stored in bathroom. Childrens pull ups, art supplies, toothbrushes, ect stored open to air in bathroom. Ceiling tiles missing/ with water damage in Ladies and Mens bathrooms. Rugs present in Ladies and Mens bathrooms. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium-High risk11/6/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) — Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - High risk11/6/2025
IAC 3-18-14(f) — Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium risk11/6/2025
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) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium risk11/6/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Orientation
Orientation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
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Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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About this daycare
- Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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