MAGIC GARDEN
SOUTH BEND, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressSOUTH BEND, IN, 46619
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-289-1261
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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SOUTH BEND, IN, 46619, SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
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- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/27/2025
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2025
- High risk10/27/2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
houshold member JC did not have a current consent or fingerprint Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 47010/27/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is
The provider had 12 children in care with herself being only caregiver. There was an infant 8 months of age, and 2 children under years of age and 9 children 3years of age and older in care. !2: 1 ratio is only if all children are 3 and over. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 47010/27/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) yea
houshold member JC did not have a current consent or fingerprint (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,319/month
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Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 2
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