Crowned Kids Academy

SOUTH BEND, INLicensed CenterLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity81
Est. price$844/mo

Contact information

Address1705 N Bendix Dr, South Bend, IN, 46628

CitySOUTH BEND, IN 46628

CountyST. JOSEPH

Phone574-302-5252

Operating details

Capacity81

License dateApril 2, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low10
  • Low0

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Location

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1705 N Bendix Dr, South Bend, IN, 46628, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628

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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 food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  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: 3/20/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low10
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/20/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety

    Outdoor climbing equipment does not meet CPSC guidelines -no fall surfacing Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    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

    Out of 5 staff files reviewed, one staff file was missing a physical Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-60(3) — Caregivers shall plan a daily, detailed written program, based on teacher observations, for each child care group. Caregivers shall always make this program available to parents and the division and provide the following: Activities

    Lesson plans not available. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    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

    Out of 4 files reviewed, one file did not have emergency medical authorization signed by parent. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 4101/21/2026

    410 IAC 7-24-411 — Lighting intensity

    Multiple light bulbs out in preschool classroom creating dim lighting. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — 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 any person, othe

    Out of 4 files reviewed, 3 files did not have complete contact information for those authorized to pick up child Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) — 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 of parent, address, and telephone number

    Out of 4 child files reviewed, one file did not have address of parent listed Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-Low riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(1) — 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 childs full name, address, and sex

    Out of 4 child files reviewed, one child file did not have childs address listed Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) — Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals

    Serving times not noted on menu. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-Low riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    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 4 files reviewed, one file did not have Dr information listed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-Low riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the

    Out of 4 files reviewed, two files did not have parents working hours or parents employer work number listed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    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 4 files reviewed, 3 files did not have complete contact information for emergency contacts. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  13. Medium risk1/21/2026

    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

    Out of 5 staff files reviewed, one file was missing a drug screen Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  14. Medium-Low riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) — 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 date of admission

    Out of 4 files reviewed, one file did not have an admission date noted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  15. Medium riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies

    Two year old mixed with preschool children (ages 3,4,5) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  16. High riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    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

    Out of 5 staff files reviewed, one staff file missing a Diploma Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  17. Medium riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day

    Program is not offering an AM snack Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47010/23/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-76(a)(1) — A current weekly menu shall be planned one (1) week in advance and posted as follows: In a conspicuous place for all parents to review.

    Weekly menu posted in classroom and kitchen dated from September Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 310/23/2025

    3-4.7-1(24) (1) — All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.

    Out of four files reviewed, two staff did not have education documentation on file Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/23/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — 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 any person, othe

    Admission forms for children not current in files. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 47010/23/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

    Items stored in bathroom open to air (not santizable): Clothing and diapers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/23/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(1) — 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 childs full name, address, and sex

    Current admission forms not present in files Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 47010/23/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) — In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months

    Children ages 1year old to 4 year old cared for in the same classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/23/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) — 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 of parent, address, and telephone number

    Current admission forms not in files with information on parents name, address, phone number Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-Low risk10/23/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) — 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: an individual who: is employed

    Out of four files reviewed, three drug screens in files did not have MRO listed on drug results as required in the chain of custody 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.

25Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$844/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
  • Capacity: 81
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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