Casita de Arbol LLC
SOUTH BEND, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressSOUTH BEND, IN, 46619
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-339-8832
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateApril 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High6
- 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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- 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: 2/24/2026
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk2/24/2026
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
2 staff are without consents in the system. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/24/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification b
2 staff are without universal precautions. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium risk1/8/2026
IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(2)(c) — To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide documentation to the division that the licensee: agrees to complete within the next three (3) years; a ch
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4701/8/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) — Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets
The provider had outlets that were not protected with covers in the main play area Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/23/2025 - High riskStandard 4701/8/2025
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 staff CE did not have a consent that had been completed since completing her new fingerprints 1/20/2023. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/22/2025 - Medium risk1/8/2025
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation
The child EP did not have a birth certificate in the file Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/8/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
The children EP, AA NA AA did not have physicals that were signed by a physician Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/8/2025
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
Staff members S and CR did not have current TB in their files Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/8/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/8/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
The children EP, AA NA AA did not hshot records in their files Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/8/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/8/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
The provider has not been conducting current fire drills at the home and documenting such. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/8/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) — Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency
Theprovider did not have an evacuation posted Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/8/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) — Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not
The provider has two sets of stairs for upstairs and didnot have smoke detectors mounted at the top (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/24/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/8/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) — Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguishe
The provider had 2 extinguishers that were expred. There was no expinguisher at the upper level. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/22/2025
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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Estimated monthly cost
$754/month
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About this daycare
- Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 0
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