Lafayette School Site
SOUTH BEND, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address245 N Lombardy Dr, South Bend, IN, 46619
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-229-3900
Operating details
Capacity294
License dateJanuary 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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245 N Lombardy Dr, South Bend, IN, 46619, SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
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 large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/20/2025
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 47011/20/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-17(e) — Unscheduled visits by a custodial parentor guardian of a child shall be permitted at any time the child care center is in operation
Center has signage posted in hallways prohibiting parents from entering classrooms. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/20/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/20/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
Teacher purses with personal items stored accessible to children in all classrooms. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/20/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 47010/1/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Program waited 2 days before reporting to the division alleged child abuse or neglect from a child care personnel 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)
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/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
- Capacity: 294
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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