Manzanita Preschool #2
SOUTH BEND, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressSOUTH BEND, IN, 46619
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-703-7493
Operating details
Capacity16
License dateOctober 14, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High7
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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SOUTH BEND, IN, 46619, SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
Questions to ask on a tour
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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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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: 8/14/2025
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 4708/14/2025
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
The provider had a staff DC that a consent was not complete (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/15/2025
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4709/10/2024
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
The provider did not have staff files at the site to be observed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4709/10/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
The provider did not have staff files at the site to be observed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - High riskStandard 4709/10/2024
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
The provider had staff AP who was not on the staff list and there was no file for the staff. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4709/10/2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-7(b) — If more than one (1) infant or toddler in care is bottle fed, all bottles shall be labeled with the childs name
The provider had 3 infants under 12 months and the bottles were not labeled. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - High risk9/10/2024
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
The provider had staff AP who was not on the staff list and there was no file for the staff. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - Medium risk9/10/2024
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
The provider did not have staff files at the site to be observed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - Medium-High risk9/10/2024
IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(3) — To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide a fire extinguisher in each room that is used to provide child care services
The provider did not have fire extinguishers in in the infant room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025
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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,319/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.
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About this daycare
- Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
- Capacity: 16
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 1
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