KinderCare Learning Center
SOUTH BEND, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3230 State Rd. IN 23, South Bend, IN, 46635
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-387-4809
Operating details
Capacity147
License dateJuly 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High2
- Medium15
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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3230 State Rd. IN 23, South Bend, IN, 46635, SOUTH BEND, IN 46635
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/8/2026
- High7
- Medium-High2
- Medium14
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4705/8/2026
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 listed on menus Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4705/8/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Items stored in bathroom not santizable -teacher coats, children's coats/blankets, towels, and diapers stored open to the air Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4705/8/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
DP1 classroom out of ratio with 14 children ages 3-5 with 1 staff member Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4705/8/2026
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 a morning snack Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 4708/28/2025
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 purses stored acessible to children behind front desk. Hand sanitizer acesssible to children on front desk. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4708/28/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Toddler class over group size with 11 toddlers and 2 staff members Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4708/28/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
Program no longer serving a morning snack. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4708/28/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler class over ratio with 11 toddlers and 2 staff members Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4708/28/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
Written attendance records not being completed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4704/16/2025
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 in fridge not labeled with time prepared Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4104/16/2025
410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels
Food in infant fridge not dated Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/16/2025
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 does not have lid Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4104/16/2025
410 IAC 7-24-402 — Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
Walls throughout center with chipped paint and exposed drywall Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/16/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Carpet in PS1 needs cleaned and repaired. DPS 1 carpet needs cleaned. Sink in PK 1 needs resealed. PS1 bathrooms dirty with odor. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/18/2025 - High riskStandard 4704/16/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) — Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom
Medication stored in a unlocked drawer at the front desk. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/19/2025 - High risk4/16/2025
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.
Two teachers working with expired fingerprints. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/18/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/16/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Classroom bathrooms being used for storage that is not related to bathrooming and not stored in a sanitizable manner (brooms, dust pan, art supplies, blankets, pull ups stored uncovered, snow clothes, etc.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/16/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(a) — Diaper bags brought from home shall be inaccessible to children
Diaper bag stored in hallway acessible to children Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/17/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/16/2025
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
Shaving cream and can of fake snow labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" acessible in cabinet of PK1. Teacher purse stored within reach of children in DPS 1. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/16/2025 - Medium risk4/7/2025
Program out of compliance with Building maintenance
Complaint on record. Program out of compliance with Building maintenance Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/1/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 47012/17/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11/22/24 a child was left unattended on a fenced in playground for aprox 10min Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/22/2025 - High riskStandard 47012/17/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11/22/24 a child was left unattended on a fenced in playground for aprox 10min, leaving ratio 1:0 with 1 child and 0 teachers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/22/2025 - High risk11/27/2024
Program out of compliance with center rules for supervision and ratio
Complaint on record. Program out of compliance with center rules for supervision and ratio Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/23/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,217/month
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About this daycare
- Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
- Capacity: 147
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 2
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