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Friends Early Learning Center

53061 Nadine Street, South Bend IN 46637 · License #170135 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 150 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yr4-Star programLast inspected Feb 3, 2026
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Director
Christy Williams
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Address
53061 Nadine Street, South Bend IN 46637 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Infant (16)Toddler (20)Two-Twelve (114)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 150 children
30
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
33
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Feb 3, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 13, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Apr 9, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) · Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring

    Sensory tables in toddler classrooms observed to be empty. Sensory tables observed empty and stored in bathrooms in Twos classrooms.

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) · 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: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

    Out of four files reviewed, one file missing documentation on child's development

    Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

    Out of five files reviewed, one file did not have education documentation

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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 employers address and telephone number

    Out of four files reviewed, two files missing information on parents employment

    Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter

    Out of five files reviewed, four files did not have up to date TB test results.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance

    Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing annual evaluations

    Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c) · The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation

    Program has not submitted an application for renewal

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-177 · Food storage

    Deli meat prepared for lunch in advance and left on counter -no longer cold to touch, not stored refrigerated until time to serve. Bread observed in kitchen not stored sealed. Cereal observed in kitchen not stored sealed. Blueberries and apple slices observed in fridge not stored sealed/dated.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-177 · Food storage

    Deli meat prepared for lunch in advance and left on counter -no longer cold to touch, not stored refrigerated until time to serve. Bread observed in kitchen not stored sealed. Cereal observed in kitchen not stored sealed. Blueberries and apple slices observed in fridge not stored sealed/dated.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

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

    Bathrooms throughout the center being used for storage that is not related to bathrooming or stored sanitizable (toys, furniture, cleaning supplies, clothing uncovered, personal items, etc.)

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH

    Out of five files reviewed, two files missing up to date Universal Precautions training

    Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

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

    Menus posted do not have correct dates or portion sizes noted.

    Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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 four files reviewed, two files missing contact information for parents

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99 · Building maintenance

    Exterior doors in 3/4s classroom and Kitchen rusted out at the bottom -daylight seen coming through. Paint/drywall coming off wall in 3/4s classroom near bathrooms. Drywall exposed near hand washing sink in 4/5s classroom.

    Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) · Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate

    Out of five files reviewed, one infant teacher missing current CPR training

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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 five files reviewed, one file missing drug testing results.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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Jan 24, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire

    Out of five files reviewed, one file did not have a physical

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Preschool room is out of ratio with 12 children ages 3-5 and one caregiver.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Sensory tables in toddler classrooms observed to be empty. Sensory tables observed empty and stored in bathrooms in Twos classrooms.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Out of four files reviewed, one file missing documentation on child's development” — 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