Growing Kids Learning Center
2601 North Bendix, South Bend, IN
4.9· 55 reviews
Northwest Childrens Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Northwest Childrens Learning Center
Northwest Childrens Learning Center is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving 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, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Toddler room (1's and 2's) 1:5 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Northwest Childrens Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Northwest Childrens Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #12253
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-130(a)(3) The center shall equip each toddler room with the following furnishings: At least one (1) sanitizable rocking chair/glider. This is not required if all the children in the room are at least twenty-four (24) months of age
“No rocking chair present in toddler room”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
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 5 staff files reviewed, three staff did not have updated Universal Percautions training on file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
“Out of 5 staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have an application for employment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Plungers stored in womens and toddler bathroom. Bolt caps missing on toilets in womens bathroom and toddler bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
“Out of 5 staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have First Aid training”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
“Toys stored in diapering area in toddler room”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
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 5 staff files reviewed, three staff members did not have updated annual evaluations”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
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 5 child files reviewed, four children did not have dentist information listed”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Northwest Childrens Learning Center
Is Northwest Childrens 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 Northwest Childrens 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 May 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Northwest Childrens Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Northwest Childrens Learning Center care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Northwest Childrens Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Northwest Childrens 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 Northwest Childrens Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 272-4971 to ask.
What is Northwest Childrens Learning Center's phone number?
(574) 272-4971.
Where is Northwest Childrens Learning Center?
21855 Brick Road, South Bend, IN 46628. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry 2, 1.3 miles away.