Ma. Elsa Castaneda

SOUTH BEND, INLicensed HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$1,319/mo

Contact information

AddressSOUTH BEND, IN, 46619

CitySOUTH BEND, IN 46619

CountyST. JOSEPH

Phone574-387-7950

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • 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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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4707/16/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is

    The provider had 15 children in care with only one staff member with two of the children being younger than 3 years of age. She is able to have the plus 3 which requires a second staff member. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk7/16/2025

    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 had a staff M that did not have drug test Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/16/2025

    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 had a staff M that did not have a physical Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 4707/16/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abu

    The provider had staff M that did not complete her child abuse and neglect training within 30 days of hire Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/16/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    The provider had staff member M that had completed her safe ssleep training (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

8Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,319/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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