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South Bend, IN 46628 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Growing Kids Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 267
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Growing Kids Learning Center
Growing Kids Learning Center is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 267 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 11:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 267 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:45 AM to 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:45 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:45 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 267 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Growing Kids Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 267 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #125939
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 15 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Food and nutrition 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 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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Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule 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
“Diaper creams stored accessible to children in diapering tables in Toddler classrooms and Twos classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
Jul 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 7/16/25 a teacher did not activly supervise a pair of children by not intervening in a conflict to safely seperate the children, resulting in injury to the child.”
Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with Supervision requirements.”
May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“Baby bottles in infant fridge not covered or labeled with name, date, and time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Program self reported on 12/11/24 a teacher swatted a child on their bottom”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline”
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2024Inspection9 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
“Laundry room door key stored inside lock”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
“Kitchen trash can not covered with lid”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Open and molded tomatoes stored in kitchen freezer”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Pull ups, diapers, articles of clothing, carpet square, broom and dust pan, boxes, fabric tunnel stored uncovered and open to air in classroom bathrooms -not sanitizable”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(5) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A set of wooden unit blocks
“Multiple classrooms missing a set of standard unit blocks in their block area”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Open and molded tomatoes stored in kitchen freezer”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“Four staff files missing updated TB test results”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
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
“Four staff files missing documentation or orientation training”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“Three infant feeding plans not signed by physician”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Growing Kids Learning Center
Is Growing Kids 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 Growing Kids 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 April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growing Kids Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Learning Center care for?
267, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Growing Kids Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Growing Kids Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Growing Kids Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 288-3992 to ask.
What is Growing Kids Learning Center's phone number?
(574) 288-3992.
Where is Growing Kids Learning Center?
2601 North Bendix, South Bend, IN 46628. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry 2, 0.4 miles away.