Check South Bend Daycare Inspection Records for Safety
Parents should review the licensing status of local providers following felony charges against a daycare operator.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Child Care
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A South Bend daycare operator, Tysharae Jones, faces three felony charges including neglect of a dependent after a video allegedly showed children fighting in her home. Despite the charges, Heavenly Harmony Hope Ministries continues to hold an active state permit that remains valid through 2028.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the regulatory environment in Indiana where religious ministries can operate exempt from standard child care licensing requirements. This framework allows facilities to function even when significant safety concerns arise, leaving parents to navigate varying oversight standards for their child care choices.
Indiana records show Heavenly Harmony Hope Ministries has undergone 77 inspections, resulting in 7 critical health and safety violations. The facility currently operates under a state permit that does not expire until 2028.
The players
Tysharae Jones
The daycare operator currently facing felony charges of neglect and battery.
Heavenly Harmony Hope Ministries
An unlicensed, registered ministry operating as a daycare in South Bend under a religious exemption.
The details
The facility is categorized as an unlicensed, registered ministry, a status that exempts it from the standard child care licensing requirements mandated for other centers in Indiana. This designation allows religious groups to operate care programs with less stringent oversight than fully licensed daycares. The recent criminal charges against the operator include neglect of a dependent, battery with injury to a person under 14, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Tysharae Jones was released on bond from the St. Joseph County Jail.
2028: The current state permit for Heavenly Harmony Hope Ministries is set to expire.
The Home Front
This situation illustrates the limitations of the Indiana child care licensing exemption for religious ministries. Families should understand that these registered facilities may be subject to different safety standards than fully licensed daycares.
Parents using local care facilities should use the Indiana Child Care Finder to verify the specific registration status and inspection history of their provider. If you have concerns about a facility's safety or current licensing, report them to state authorities for further review.
The takeaway
Understanding the distinction between licensed centers and registered ministries is vital for household safety. Parents can use the state search portal to access inspection records for any childcare facility.
Further reading
To review safety history and facility details, visit the Child Care section.
More information
Verify provider details and inspection reports using the Indiana Child Care Finder search tool.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wndu.
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