2nd Nature Child-Care Services
South Bend, IN 46617 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
KinderCare at Notre Dame
- licensed capacity
- 167
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About KinderCare at Notre Dame
KinderCare at Notre Dame is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 167 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
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 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 167 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 | 167 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for KinderCare at Notre Dame
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 167 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101549
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Food and nutrition 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
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
“Parents employer address, phone number, and working hours missing in enrollment application.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
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 five child files reviewed, information on Dentist left blank in four child files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9) The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area
“First Aid Directives not posted in classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
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
“One child file missing birth certificate on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
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.
“Information on child's development missing in enrollment application.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Time of preparation missing from multiple bottles in infant classroom fridges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals
“Serving times not documented on menus.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Address information missing on authorized to pick up forms in four child files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 10/29/25 a toddler was left unattended in the hallway for approximately 5 minuets, leaving the child unsupervised by a qualified caregiver.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
“Program is not serving children a morning snack.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 10/29/25 a toddler was left unattended in the hallway for approximately 5 minuets, leaving the child out of ratio 1:0.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Baby bottles stored in fridge not labeled with time prepared.”
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
“Cleaning closet in Gym unlocked with chemicals stored accessible. Teacher purse stored in lower cabinet in Infants 5. Crock pot accessible in Multipurpose room.”
Oct 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with ratio requirements”
Jul 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“Program does not have approved first aid directives posted”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene
“Program does not have a stove on site”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-91(d)(1) Emergency Equipment and Procedures
“Thermometers not present in classroom fridges/freezers”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
Jul 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“Program does not have approved first aid directives posted”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene
“Program does not have a stove on site”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-91(d)(1) Emergency Equipment and Procedures
“Thermometers not present in classroom fridges/freezers”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about KinderCare at Notre Dame
Is KinderCare at Notre Dame 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 KinderCare at Notre Dame last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has KinderCare at Notre Dame had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 KinderCare at Notre Dame care for?
167, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does KinderCare at Notre Dame accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are KinderCare at Notre Dame's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does KinderCare at Notre Dame cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 381-9099 to ask.
What is KinderCare at Notre Dame's phone number?
(574) 381-9099.
Where is KinderCare at Notre Dame?
19375 White Field Way, South Bend, IN 46556.