God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry
SOUTH BEND, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address436 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN, 46601
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-287-8423
Operating details
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High5
- Medium12
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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436 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN, 46601, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/7/2026
- High5
- Medium-High3
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4105/7/2026
410 IAC 7-24-177 — Food storage
Food in fridge not covered, labeled/dated Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/8/2026 - High risk5/7/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/8/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 47010/9/2025
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 five staff files reviewed , two files did not have Universal Percautions training Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/16/2025 - Medium risk10/9/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Orientation
Orientation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47010/9/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) — All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing sha
Grout at base of toilet deteriorating. Toilet brush stored in bathroom Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/10/2025 - High riskStandard 4704/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall alwa
Baby bottles in infant fridge not covered or labeled with name, date, or time prepared. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/11/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/11/2025
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
Two bathrooms missing disposable paper towels. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/11/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/11/2025
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
Bolt caps missing on toilets in childrens bathroom. Plunger stored in bathroom. Toilet brush stored in bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/11/2025 - Medium-High risk4/11/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — Sanitation Standards
Sanitation Standards Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/11/2025
2024
- High risk10/11/2024
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.
Corrected 10/21/2024 - High risk10/11/2024
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
Two staff with current fingerprints not submitted via a new consent form (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/25/2024 - Medium risk10/11/2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Orientation
Orientation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/11/2024 - Medium-High risk10/11/2024
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.
Corrected 10/25/2024 - High risk10/11/2024
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.
Corrected 10/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/11/2024
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 9 staff files reviewed, six files were missing current universal percautions training documentation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2024 - Medium-High risk10/11/2024
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.
Corrected 10/24/2024
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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
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About this daycare
- Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 2
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