MAMIE DAYCARE
MISHAWAKA, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressMISHAWAKA, IN, 46544
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-292-1809
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJuly 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High10
- Medium4
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
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MISHAWAKA, IN, 46544, MISHAWAKA, IN 46544
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
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026
- High1
- Medium-High9
- Medium4
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) — Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities
No child files on site available to review Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.2-4(b)(1) — After discussion with the parent or legal guardian of each infant or toddler in care, caregiver shall: establish flexible routines for naps, feedings, diapering, and toilet training
Toddler strapped into an infant car seat upon arrival. Provider stated that the toddler was dropped off in the car seat. Consultant arrived outside home 30min prior to entering home and did not observe the toddler getting dropped off, telling the consultant that the toddler had been in the car seat at least 30min. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High risk6/11/2026
IC 12-17.2-5-3(e)(1)(c)(1) — An applicant must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the applicants: household members who are: at least eighteen (18) years of age
RM living in the home with no fingerprints or consent form submitted to the state for a criminal background check Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) — Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not
Smoke detector not present upstairs. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
Bleach bottle accessible to children in the bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child
No child files on site available to review Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
No child files on site available to review Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) — Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguishe
Fire extinguisher located in basement showing empty. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/11/2026
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation
No child files on site available to review Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
Provider did not have documentation of fire drills. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) — Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home
No child files on site available to review Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) — Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home
Back door exit does not have door knob and is difficult to open. Other door off the playroom was blocked with storage of children's toys and plastic fencing. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) — The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home
No child files on site available to review Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certi
RM living in the home with no physical on file Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) — The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care
Two sections of fencing down in the back end of the yard. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child
No child files on site available to review Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/11/2026
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
Household member, RM, living in the home with no drug screen on file Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(11) — Daily attendance records for children in the child care home which shall be maintained for at least two (2) years at the child care home site
Back up attendance for children not available upon request, unable to verify attendance records. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
No child files on site available to review 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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$819/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: MISHAWAKA, ST. JOSEPH County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 2
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