ABC Learning Academy
MISHAWAKA, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1618 Milburn Blvd, Mishawaka, IN, 46544
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-255-9139
Operating details
Capacity80
License dateMarch 4, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High7
- Medium8
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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1618 Milburn Blvd, Mishawaka, IN, 46544, MISHAWAKA, IN 46544
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2026
- High8
- Medium-High7
- Medium8
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 4706/2/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(1) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: At least one (1) caregiver must be trained annually in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours
Toddler caregiver does not have proof of CPR certification in file (DT) (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/3/2026 - High riskStandard 4706/2/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(g) — Reporting suspicions to the director or other supervisory personnel does not relieve the individual staff of their responsibility to report directly to child protective services
All allegations must be reported involving a caregiver and a 2 yr old child. At the time of incident the child was 1 yr old in the 2 yr old classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/1/2026 - High riskStandard 4706/2/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date sha
Toddler caregiver does not have proof of First Aid certification in file (DT) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/3/2026 - High riskStandard 4706/2/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
DB no copies of HSD or GED in the staff file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/3/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/2/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
Two caregiver DT and BS at time of the inspection yelling and arguinging in front of children - escalated to DT calling the police. BS inapproriate and harsh tone and language in front of the children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/1/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4706/2/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) da
No physical in the staff file for BS Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/3/2026 - Medium-Low risk6/2/2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
No drug test on file for BS Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/3/2026 - High riskStandard 4706/2/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Allegations of Child abuse and neglect not reported to Department of child services Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/1/2026 - Medium risk4/30/2026
No standard description available
Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/24/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or vo
Out of six staff files reviewed, one staff member did not complete Universal Precautions training Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) — Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization
Emergency medical authorization in child files does not cover the topic of transportation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible pers
Out of five child files reviewed, two files did not have complete contact information for emergency contacts Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the e
Out of six staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have an emergency contact listed Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
Out of six staff files reviewed, five files did not have applications for employment Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(9) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Dates of employment
Out of six staff files reviewed, five files did not have accurate dates of employment Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physi
Out of five child files reviewed, four files were missing complete contact information for Dr and Dentist Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months pr
Out of five child files reviewed, one file did not have a signature on a physical form Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
Out of six staff files reviewed, five staff did not have complete documentation for Orientation training Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium risk7/8/2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
Out of six staff files reviewed, one staff file did not have an up to date drug screen Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
Laundry room/utility closed unlocked and accessible to children with laundry detergent present. Cleaning closet unlocked and accessible to children with cleaning chemicals present. Staff lounge off of school age classroom unlocked with cleaning chemicals and teacher purses accessible to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) da
Out of six staff files reviewed, four staff files did not have updated physicals Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/8/2025 - High riskStandard 4705/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Preschool classroom out of ratio with 13 children to 1 teacher Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4705/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect
Program did not immediately self report inappropriate discipline to the division Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4705/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Program did not self report inappropriate discipline to DCS Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4705/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 4/18/25 a teacher was observed to pull on a childs arm and drag them across the floor to redirect them. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,182/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MISHAWAKA, ST. JOSEPH County
- Capacity: 80
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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