Apple Tree Learning Center

SOUTH BEND, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.8based on state inspection data
Capacity110
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address4445 South Linden Road, South Bend, IN, 46614

CitySOUTH BEND, IN 46614

CountyST. JOSEPH

Phone574-291-3333

Operating details

Capacity110

License dateApril 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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4445 South Linden Road, South Bend, IN, 46614, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/17/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4703/17/2026

    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

    Annual Evaluations for 2025 not kept in records Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/17/2026

    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

    Teacher purse acessible to children in open locker in 4/5s classroom. Three bottles of cream and lotion labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored acessible on a reachable locker in preschool classroom. Jug of hand santizer labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible on entryway tables. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/17/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 4703/17/2026

    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 vo

    Universal Precautions training for all staff expired. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/27/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4703/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

    4/5s: broom and dust pans stored in childrens bathroom. Twos: broom, extra clothes, cloth bins, cloth bibs, towels, and toys stored in childrens bathroom. Threes: Teacher jackets and laundry stored in childrens bathroom. Toddlers: Toilet brush, plunger, and chairs stored in childrens bathroom. Toilet brush and plunger stored in childrens hallway bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/4/2025
  2. High risk3/4/2025

    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 staff member with expired consent form in database Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/4/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/4/2025

    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

    Teacher purse stored in a cabinet behind a child lock in the threes. Teacher purse stored on floor in infant changing room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/4/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

8Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
  • Capacity: 110
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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