Kindercare Learning Center
3230 State Rd. In 23, South Bend, IN
4.5· 36 reviews
Friends Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Friends Early Learning Center
Friends Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1987 |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Friends Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Friends Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #125590
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 29 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Food and nutrition 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
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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- Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Preschool room is out of ratio with 12 children ages 3-5 and one caregiver.”
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2025Inspection27 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“Out of five files reviewed, one file missing drug testing results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
“Out of five files reviewed, one file did not have a physical”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“Out of four files reviewed, one file missing birth certificate”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals
“Menus posted do not have correct dates or portion sizes noted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
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
“Out of five files reviewed, four files did not have up to date TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
“Out of four files reviewed, two files missing information on parents employment”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
“Chairs stacked in Young Twos classroom with children present. Chairs stacked in 4/5s classroom with children present.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director
“Program does not currently have a qualified director hired to work on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Younger Twos classroom out of ratio with 6 children and 1 teacher”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“Out of five files reviewed, one infant teacher missing current CPR training”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor
“Drinking fountain in Preschool hallway dislodged from wall and stream is overshooting to floor. Drinking fountain in toddler hallway does not have a 2" stream.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid
“Out of five files reviewed, two files missing up to date first aid training documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Bathrooms throughout the center being used for storage that is not related to bathrooming or stored sanitizable (toys, furniture, cleaning supplies, clothing uncovered, personal items, etc.)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
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
“Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing annual evaluations”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Deli meat prepared for lunch in advance and left on counter -no longer cold to touch, not stored refrigerated until time to serve. Bread observed in kitchen not stored sealed. Cereal observed in kitchen not stored sealed. Blueberries and apple slices observed in fridge not stored sealed/dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Deli meat prepared for lunch in advance and left on counter -no longer cold to touch, not stored refrigerated until time to serve. Bread observed in kitchen not stored sealed. Cereal observed in kitchen not stored sealed. Blueberries and apple slices observed in fridge not stored sealed/dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“Out of four files reviewed, two files missing contact information for Dr/Dentist”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
“Out of four files reviewed, one file missing documentation on child's development”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring
“Sensory tables in toddler classrooms observed to be empty. Sensory tables observed empty and stored in bathrooms in Twos classrooms.”
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
“Out of five files reviewed, two files missing up to date Universal Precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c) The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation
“Program has not submitted an application for renewal”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name of parent, address, and telephone number
“Out of four files reviewed, two files missing contact information for parents”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
“Out of five files reviewed, three files missing documentation of Orientation training”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
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 teacher missing documentation of completing fingerprints or submitting a consent form in I-LEAD for a background check”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 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
“Storage closet unlocked in Ones A, leaving teacher purse stored on the floor accessible to children. Laundry room unlocked in infant building leaving cleaning supplies and tools accessible to children. Cleaning supplies stored accessible in lower unlocked cabinets in Young Twos, Older Twos, and both preschool classrooms. Diaper creams labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored unlocked in changing table cabinet. Teacher purse stored accessible in Younger Twos closet. Cleaners stored unlocked in teachers bathroom in 4/5s classroom. Outlets uncovered in multiple classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Exterior doors in 3/4s classroom and Kitchen rusted out at the bottom -daylight seen coming through. Paint/drywall coming off wall in 3/4s classroom near bathrooms. Drywall exposed near hand washing sink in 4/5s classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“Out of five files reviewed, one file did not have education documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
Jan 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(1) Centers shall not offer foods that present a choking hazard to children under three (3) years of age, including, but not limited to, the following: Whole grapes
“Observed whole grapes on toddler's lunch plates”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Friends Early Learning Center
Is Friends Early 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 Friends Early 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 February 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Friends Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Friends Early Learning Center care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Friends Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Friends Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Friends Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 271-1885 to ask.
What is Friends Early Learning Center's phone number?
(574) 271-1885.
Where is Friends Early Learning Center?
53061 Nadine Street, South Bend, IN 46637. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Childhood Programs at Clay, 0.5 miles away.