LEXY'S CRADLE OF LOVE
SOUTH BEND, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressSOUTH BEND, IN, 46601
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-703-6297
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJanuary 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/18/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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SOUTH BEND, IN, 46601, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601
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: 11/18/2024
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- Medium-High2
- Medium3
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- Low0
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 47011/18/2024
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
The floors of the daycare had not been swept or vacuumed and there were lots of little things that children could pick up and put in there mouths as was observed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) — Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency
The provider did not have her eveacuation posted, Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47011/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-29.5(d) — The license shall be publicly displayed in the home
The provider did not have her current license posted in a public area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47011/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(t) — The electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. There must not be exposed or uninsulated wiring. If used, extension cords shall not be overloaded or over six (6) feet in length
Several electrical chords were exposed and out in the play area of the front left room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47011/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) — Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets
Some of the outlets did not have protective covers. 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
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- 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
$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.
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: 1
What parents actually pay
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