El Pescadito Learning Center Inc

SOUTH BEND, INLicensed CenterLicensed

1.8based on state inspection data
Capacity30
Est. price$711/mo

Contact information

Address121 S Niles Ave Suite 01, South Bend, IN, 46613

CitySOUTH BEND, IN 46613

CountyST. JOSEPH

Phone574-217-6044

Operating details

Capacity30

License dateNovember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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121 S Niles Ave Suite 01, South Bend, IN, 46613, SOUTH BEND, IN 46613

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/30/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(h)(1) — The center shall make inaccessible to children environmental hazards that present a risk for entrapment or burial, such as, but not limited to, the following: Pits

    Program's back door was unlocked, giving children access to construction zone in old outdoor gross motor area. Area has a deep pit filled with rainwater just beyond unlocked program door. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 4706/30/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) — Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center

    During consultant's visit a staff member had a twelve year old enrolled child up in the cafe area of the Emporium, outside of approved child care space, with no signed permission slip on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk6/30/2026

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for GHB. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 4706/30/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) — 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

    One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in universal precautions. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 4706/30/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip

    Program does not have signed permission slips on file for children to walk to off site park for daily gross motor play. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 4706/30/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually

    One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 4706/30/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms

    Both bathrooms had toilet paper rolls on the back of the toilet, not sanitary. There was no paper towel available in one bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 4701/14/2026

    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

    Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of completing orientation training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/28/2026
  9. High riskStandard 4701/14/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually

    Two staff files reviewed missing documentation of prevention of child abuse and neglect training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/28/2026
  10. Medium riskStandard 4701/14/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training

    One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of in-service hours, zero hours on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/28/2026
  11. High riskStandard 4701/14/2026

    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

    One of two staff files reviewed missing documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/28/2026
  12. Medium riskStandard 4701/14/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) — 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

    Two staff files reviewed had expired Universal Precautions training, both expired 10/12/25. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/28/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    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

    Caregiver present with children had no documentation of high school diploma or equivalent. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene

    Caregiver that prepared children's lunches was not wearing a hairnet or smock. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    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

    Five or five child files reviewed do not have documentation of physical examination. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) — All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open

    Upon consultant's arrival the caregiver and children were not on premises, at the park. Back door to program was propped open with a plastic tub, no mesh screen door. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms

    Children's bathoom had no toilet paper on dispenser, the paper towel was sitting on back of the toilet, toilet brush in bathroom, and pull ups in uncovered trash can. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verifica

    Caregiver present with children had no documentation of a physical exam. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    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

    Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of emergency medical authorization. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  8. Medium-Low riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-71(c) — The center shall obtain written parental permission for each child prior to participation in a field trip

    Program is taking children to nearby public park, no written parental permission on file for any children to participate in this off premises trip. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) — Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document

    There is no documentation of monthly evacuation drills being conducted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  10. Medium riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation

    Caregiver present with children had no documentation of orientation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  11. High riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually

    Caregiver present with children had no documentation of training in child abuse and neglect training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 4709/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.

    Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of immunizations. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/27/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

24Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$711/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
  • Capacity: 30
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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