Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.
SOUTH BEND, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address1501 W. Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN, 46628
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-262-3634
Operating details
License dateApril 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1501 W. Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN, 46628, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628
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
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/8/2026
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2026
- Medium risk5/8/2026
No standard description available
Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/2/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4702/28/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Janitor/laundry closet unlocked with cleaning supplies accessible Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4702/28/2025
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
Plungers stored in Boys bathroom stall and Twos bathroom. Broom, dust pan, toys stored in Infants bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/28/2025
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
$889/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
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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