Lapetite Academy
521 North St. Joseph Street, South Bend, IN
East Bank Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
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About East Bank Learning Center
East Bank Learning Center is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddlers 1-3 years, Early Preschool 3-4 years, Preschool 4-5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | HighScope |
| Enrichment | Music, dance & exercise; guest visits (symphony, traveling zoo, authors, mascots, first responders) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Scholarships |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ProCare) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded 1988 |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
East Bank Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for East Bank Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100642
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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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Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Expired criminal history check for E.L”
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-14(b)(1) When more than one (1) child in the child care center has been diagnosed with a communicable disease, the center shall take the following action: The center shall immediately notify all parents of the children and all staff members that have been exposed by posting a notice in a conspicuous place in the child care center or by giving a personal note to each parent and staff member
“The previous director was not communicating with parents when cases of hand foot and mouth were in her program.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-4.7-14 Reporting communicable disease”
Jan 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel
“Child's hands were not washed following diaper changing”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Unused bathroom stalls being used for storage in toddler bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Diaper cream accessible on bottom shelf of changing tables, in multiple rooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about East Bank Learning Center
Is East Bank 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 East Bank 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 August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has East Bank Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 7 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.
How many children can East Bank Learning Center care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does East Bank Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are East Bank Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does East Bank Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 234-2747 to ask.
What is East Bank Learning Center's phone number?
(574) 234-2747.
Where is East Bank Learning Center?
425 E Madison St., South Bend, IN 46617. The nearest other daycare we list is Lapetite Academy, 0.2 miles away.