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Friends Early Learning Center
53061 Nadine Street, South Bend IN 46637 · License #170135 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Christy Williams
- Phone
- (574) 271-1885
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 53061 Nadine Street, South Bend IN 46637 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 150 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 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Preschool room is out of ratio with 12 children ages 3-5 and one caregiver.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 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?
- 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?
- 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