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Growing Kids Learning Center

2601 North Bendix, South Bend IN 46628 · License #169585 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 267 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yr4-Star programLast inspected Apr 23, 2026
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Director
Mercedes Cobb
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Address
2601 North Bendix, South Bend IN 46628 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF ProviderOn My Way Pre-K

Ages served

Infant (8)Toddler (20)Two-Twelve (239)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 267 children
13
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
16
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Apr 23, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 27, 2026

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Jul 25, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

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May 21, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by May 21, 2025

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Apr 2, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 2, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55 · Inappropriate discipline

    Program self reported on 12/11/24 a teacher swatted a child on their bottom

    Corrected by Jan 12, 2025

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Nov 20, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 25, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-141 · Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food

    Open and molded tomatoes stored in kitchen freezer

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-141 · Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food

    Open and molded tomatoes stored in kitchen freezer

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

    View state record

Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 23, 2026 inspection noted: “Diaper creams stored accessible to children in diapering tables in Toddler classrooms and Twos classrooms.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jul 25, 2025 inspection noted: “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 c…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 21, 2025 inspection noted: “Baby bottles in infant fridge not covered or labeled with name, date, and time prepared.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error