Apple Tree Learning Center
4445 South Linden Road, South Bend, IN
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Big O Baby Daycare 3 is a licensed home daycare in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Big O Baby Daycare 3 has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(3) An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit to the COFC a completed, signed application for a child care home license, including attachments required to demonstrate compliance with this rule
“Provider has not yet submitted an application for renewal. License expires on 6/30/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Air conditioning unit accessible to children in outside playspace”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“The provider had not been documenting the fire drills”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“The provider did not have a fire extinguisher upstairs area or an extra in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
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4445 South Linden Road, South Bend, IN
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Bend, IN 46614 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2628 S Michigan Street, South Bend, IN
FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 204-3916 to ask.
(574) 204-3916.
South Bend, IN 46614. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.