COA Childcare Academy Ministry

SOUTH BEND, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

2.6based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address701 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN, 46617

CitySOUTH BEND, IN 46617

CountyST. JOSEPH

Phone574-855-0499

Operating details

License dateApril 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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701 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN, 46617, SOUTH BEND, IN 46617

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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: 3/4/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/4/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

    Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/8/2026
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4103/4/2026

    410 IAC 7-24-420 — Refrigerated medicines; storage

    Observed refrigerated medication in the fridge of the 2's room not in a lock box. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/4/2026
  3. High risk3/4/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect

    Child Abuse and Neglect Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/8/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 4703/4/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh

    Diaper changing mat in infant room has rips and is no longer sanitizeable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/4/2026
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/4/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co

    Open food storage not properly sealed in 4/5 year old room and kitchen. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/4/2026
  6. Medium riskStandard 4703/4/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh

    Did not observe caregiver wash hands after changing diapers in the 2's room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/4/2026

2025

  1. High risk10/9/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child

    A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 47010/9/2025

    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

    Hand sanitizer accessible on desk in 2/3 year old room Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 4703/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall alwa

    Bottles not stored disassembled Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/11/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not mo

    Sheets on cribs are too large Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/11/2025
  5. Medium-Low risk3/11/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-7 — The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the

    Children's files missing parents notice Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/11/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 4703/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh

    Changing pad has tears, making it unsanitizeable Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/11/2025

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 47011/8/2024

    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

    Some ceiling tiles in some rooms that need to be fixed Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  2. High risk11/8/2024

    IAC 3-18-14(f) — Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.

    The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  3. Medium risk11/8/2024

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

    Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  4. Medium-High risk11/8/2024

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline

    A provider shall: Maintain a written child discipline policy Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  5. High risk11/8/2024

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

    Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

17Total Violations
0Recent 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: 0

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