Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.

SOUTH BEND, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address1501 W. Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN, 46628

CitySOUTH 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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  • Medium5
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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

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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.

5Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 1

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