Johnson's Home Day Care
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Apple Tree Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 110
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Apple Tree Learning Center
Apple Tree Learning Center is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and preschool.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and preschool |
| Curriculum | High Scope Curriculum |
| Staff | Highly trained and educated staff members |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from school) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded 1998 |
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Apple Tree Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Apple Tree Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 110 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14437
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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
“Universal Precautions training for all staff expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
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
“Annual Evaluations for 2025 not kept in records”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
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 acessible to children in open locker in 4/5s classroom. Three bottles of cream and lotion labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored acessible on a reachable locker in preschool classroom. Jug of hand santizer labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible on entryway tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
Mar 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.
“One staff member with expired consent form in database”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
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 stored in a cabinet behind a child lock in the threes. Teacher purse stored on floor in infant changing room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“4/5s: broom and dust pans stored in childrens bathroom. Twos: broom, extra clothes, cloth bins, cloth bibs, towels, and toys stored in childrens bathroom. Threes: Teacher jackets and laundry stored in childrens bathroom. Toddlers: Toilet brush, plunger, and chairs stored in childrens bathroom. Toilet brush and plunger stored in childrens hallway bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
Feb 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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
“School age classroom had hand sanitizer on top of a shelf in reach of children. Staff closet was not locked and had adhesive spray and soap labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" within reach of children. Staff bathroom was unlocked and had spray and soap accessible to children. In entryway hand sanitizer was on low shelf accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Fours bathroom had a toilet brush stored inside. Threes room had missing bolt cap, plants and other unsanitizable decorations, and diapers stored open to air. Fours/Fives bathroom had a toilet brush. Twos bathroom had a toilet brush and diapers stored open to air. Toddler bathroom had a toilet plunger, unsanitizable decorations and diapers stored open to air.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Apple Tree Learning Center
Is Apple Tree Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Apple Tree Learning Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Apple Tree Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Apple Tree Learning Center care for?
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Apple Tree Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Apple Tree Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Apple Tree Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 291-3333 to ask.
What is Apple Tree Learning Center's phone number?
(574) 291-3333.
Where is Apple Tree Learning Center?
4445 South Linden Road, South Bend, IN 46614. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Hands and Brillant Minds, 1.7 miles away.