Little Scribblers Childcare Inc

SOUTH BEND, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address2628 s michigan street, south bend, IN, 46614

CitySOUTH BEND, IN 46614

CountyST. JOSEPH

Phone574-341-4250

Operating details

License dateMay 25, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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2628 s michigan street, south bend, IN, 46614, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614

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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: 4/16/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low risk4/16/2026

    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

    Three children with no parent notices on file Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
  2. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    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 4/30/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 4704/16/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

    One staff file not on site to review. Trainings not showing online. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
  4. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) — Transportation

    Ensure the child is transported only by an employee or volunteer who: Transports the child in a properly licensed and insured motor vehicle Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
  5. Medium riskStandard 4704/16/2026

    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

    Two teacher purses accessible to children on lower shelf in unlocked closet. Windex, paint, and spackling labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" accessible to children within reach in unlocked closet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
  6. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) — Transportation

    A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operated a child care program: Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/30/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47010/2/2025

    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

    Outlets uncovered throughout the building. Diaper cream stored acessible to children in hallway cabinet. Lysol wipes stored acessible to children in classroom cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  2. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill______________

    Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 4707/25/2025

    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

    Teacher purses accessible to children on floor and chairs in classrooms. Cleaning supplies labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" accessible within reach in unlocked closet Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/29/2025
  4. High risk7/25/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) — Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in

    Registration not posted Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/25/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 457/25/2025

    45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) — Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.

    Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/25/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 4705/13/2025

    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

    Ceiling tiles in classroom 5 and 7 with water damage. Light bulb in classroom 5 out. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/13/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 4705/13/2025

    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

    Crib mattress has gaps on crib Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/13/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total Violations
6Recent 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: 1

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