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Starz Academy 3, Inc.

2117 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend IN 46617 · License #168541 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 135 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yr3-Star programLast inspected Jan 20, 2026
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Director
Wendy Littrell
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Address
2117 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend IN 46617 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF ProviderOn My Way Pre-K

Ages served

Infant (6)Toddler (10)Two-Twelve (119)
  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 135 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
14
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Jan 20, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 13, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) · The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

    Diaper creams stored accessible in changing table cabinets in toddlers, twos and threes classrooms.

    Corrected by Nov 13, 2025

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Nov 13, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99 · Building maintenance

    Carpet in school age 1 classroom ripped. Light shades in School Age A not secure.

    Corrected by Nov 13, 2025

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May 7, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 10, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Program self reported on 4/1/25 a child was left unattended for approximately 1 minuet in play place.

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

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Nov 15, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 6, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9) · The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area

    First aid directives in classroom need approval signatures

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2023

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Dec 6, 2023 — 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

    Two staff with expired TB tests on file

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2023

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Dec 6, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) · The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper

    Paint easily acessible to children missing at art easels in muliple classrooms

    Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

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Dec 6, 2023 — 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

    Bathroom in toddler classroom being used for storage of items not related to bathrooming. Main hallway bathrooms with items that are not stored sanitizable.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

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Dec 6, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55 · Inappropriate discipline

    Threes teacher speaking harshly and yelling at children during inspection - not following discipline policy.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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Dec 6, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) · The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

    Teacher purse and diaper cream acessible to in older Twos classrooms. Cleaning chemicals stored unlocked under sink in threes classroom. Cleaning supplies acessible in unlocked cabinet in younger twos classroom. Teacher cabinet unlocked in 4/5s classroom with Glade spray acessible.

    Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

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Sep 20, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-114(c) · The center shall provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks

    Program does not currently have hot water at hand washing sinks due to maintenance work being completed.

    Corrected by Sep 26, 2023

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Sep 20, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-143(b) · Each infant and toddler room shall have floor-to-ceiling walls on all sides and full doors

    Toddlers using room that does not have complete floor to ceiling walls and full door

    Corrected by Oct 3, 2023

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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: “Diaper creams stored accessible in changing table cabinets in toddlers, twos and threes classrooms.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Carpet in school age 1 classroom ripped. Light shades in School Age A not secure.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Apr 10, 2025 inspection noted: “Program self reported on 4/1/25 a child was left unattended for approximately 1 minuet in play place.” — 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