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South Bend, IN 46615 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Growing Kids-Ireland Road
- licensed capacity
- 261
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Growing Kids-Ireland Road
Growing Kids-Ireland Road is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 261 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:30 PM
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
- 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 261 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 261 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Growing Kids-Ireland Road has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Growing Kids-Ireland Road
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 261 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100920
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“On 7/22/26 the program self reported that on 7/22/26 a school age child was left unsupervised in a public park for approximately 10min.”
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed four month old infant sleeping in bouncy seat with a blanket.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Threes classroom was out of ratio with 11 children and 1 teacher.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed four month old infant sleeping in bouncy seat with a blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Visit3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed four month old infant sleeping in bouncy seat with a blanket.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Threes classroom was out of ratio with 11 children and 1 teacher.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed four month old infant sleeping in bouncy seat with a blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Teacher inappropriately redirecting a child”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
Show 1 earlier visit
Oct 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with appropriate positive discipline regulations”
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FAQ
Questions about Growing Kids-Ireland Road
Is Growing Kids-Ireland Road 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 Growing Kids-Ireland Road last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growing Kids-Ireland Road had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Growing Kids-Ireland Road care for?
261, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Growing Kids-Ireland Road accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Growing Kids-Ireland Road's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Growing Kids-Ireland Road cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 220-6431 to ask.
What is Growing Kids-Ireland Road's phone number?
(574) 220-6431.
Where is Growing Kids-Ireland Road?
17850 Ireland Road, South Bend, IN 46614. The nearest other daycare we list is First English Lutheran Preschool, 1.3 miles away.