Little Learners Preschool and Nursery Inc.
SOUTH BEND, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address521 N. William St., South Bend, IN, 46616
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-252-9923
Operating details
License dateNovember 7, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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521 N. William St., South Bend, IN, 46616, SOUTH BEND, IN 46616
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- 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: 1/30/2026
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4701/30/2026
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
Diapers/pull ups stored open to air in bathroom Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/6/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/30/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) — Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
Coats stored touching in cubbies Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/6/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/30/2026
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
Staff purse acessible to children on low table Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/6/2026 - High risk1/16/2026
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
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/16/2026
IAC 3-18-19 Records — Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) — Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
Children sharing cubbies resulting in coats stored touching Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/16/2026
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh
Staff member did not sanitize table in between children Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High risk1/16/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/16/2026
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 fol
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/16/2026
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.
At least one adult shall have certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High risk1/16/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High risk1/16/2026
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
Staff member working in infant/toddler classroom without a complete background check (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/16/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) — Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh
Used/dirty diapers stored on changing table instead of in a tight fitting container for odor control Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium risk1/16/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Orientation
Orientation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4101/16/2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Kitchen trash can not covered with food waste present Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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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.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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