Lydick Early Childhood Ministry
SOUTH BEND, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address26510 West Edison Road, South Bend, IN, 46628
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-287-3646
Operating details
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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26510 West Edison Road, South Bend, IN, 46628, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/30/2025
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2025
- Medium-High risk10/30/2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
5m old infant sleeping on tummy with a blanket, burp cloth, and rattle in crib. Blanket was partially covering infants head. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/30/2025
2024
- Medium riskStandard 47011/8/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
Out of 7 files reviewed, three files were missing updated Universal Percautions trainings Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/14/2024 - High risk11/8/2024
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
One staff member with expired fingerprints (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/14/2024
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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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: 2
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