Early Childhood Programs at Clay
SOUTH BEND, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address52866 Ironwood Road, South Bend, IN, 46635
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-272-8068
Operating details
License dateApril 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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52866 Ironwood Road, South Bend, IN, 46635, SOUTH BEND, IN 46635
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: 1/7/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 4701/7/2025
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
Personal items on hooks stored touching Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/28/2025 - Medium-High risk1/7/2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) — An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
Out of 10 files reviewed, 6 files were missing up to date first aid Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/7/2025
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 10 files reviewed, 6 files were missing updated Universal Percautions training Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/28/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(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: 1
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