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El Pescadito Learning Center Inc
121 S Niles Ave Suite 01, South Bend IN 46613 · License #957304 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Miriam Aguilar
- Phone
- (574) 217-6044
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 121 S Niles Ave Suite 01, South Bend IN 46613 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 30 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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 volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in universal precautions.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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 volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
Two staff files reviewed had expired Universal Precautions training, both expired 10/12/25.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
- Violation
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 prior to enrollment date
Five or five child files reviewed do not have documentation of physical examination.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 · Staff hygiene
Caregiver that prepared children's lunches was not wearing a hairnet or smock.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 · Staff orientation
Caregiver present with children had no documentation of orientation.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
- Violation
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 shall also be in the emergency information file
Four of five child files reviewed do not have documentation of emergency medical authorization.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2025
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 30, 2026 inspection noted: “One of three staff members does not have documentation of completed training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 30, 2026 inspection noted: “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 b…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 30, 2026 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error