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Apple Tree Learning Center

South Bend, IN · St Joseph County
4445 South Linden Road, South Bend, IN 46614
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Quick Facts

Capacity
110 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4

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Contact Information

📞 (574) 291-3333
4445 South Linden Road
South Bend, IN 46614
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
14437
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2029
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care

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About the Provider

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AppleTree Learning Center is a premier preschool and learning center in South Bend, Indiana. We are a licensed day care provider and a Level Three Paths to QUALITY™ childcare center. AppleTree Learning center was founded in 1998 to offer parents a superior childcare and learning experience for their children.

Our exceptional preschool and learning center offers children an environment where discovery and play are encouraged daily. This is consistent with the High Scope Curriculum. By providing a high quality curriculum, we allow each of our students to learn at his or her individual pace. Our small class sizes enable us to understand each child’s interests, creating an experience that develops a lifelong love of learning.

The highly trained and educated staff members at AppleTree are committed to your child’s well-being. Because of our focus on early childhood development, we know that developing positive and trusting relationships with caregivers is important for children’s social and emotional development. Our goal is to help children grow into happy, confident individuals that love learning; whether they are taking their first steps, making the transition from preschool to kindergarten or enjoying enrichment activities after school.

Creating lasting relationships with our client families is an important part of our mission. We value parental involvement and encourage parents to visit and volunteer. We pride ourselves on our communication and interaction with parents and guardians to provide exceptional care for each child.

We encourage interested families to visit AppleTree Learning Center. Our preschool and learning center is located on the south side of South Bend. Come spend some time in our unique learning environment. We are excited about what we do, and we think you will be too.
Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 4; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 6; PTQ Level 3;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2026-03-17
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. 2026-03-17
Type of correction needed: 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
Licensing
2025-03-04
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. 2025-03-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Licensing
2024-02-02
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 2024-02-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f)
School age classroom had hand sanitizer on top of a shelf in reach of children. Staff closet was not locked and had adhesive spray and soap labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" within reach of children. Staff bathroom was unlocked and had spray and soap accessible to children. In entryway hand sanitizer was on low shelf accessible to children.
Licensing
2024-02-02
Fours bathroom had a toilet brush stored inside. Threes room had missing bolt cap, plants and other unsanitizable decorations, and diapers stored open to air. Fours/Fives bathroom had a toilet brush. Twos bathroom had a toilet brush and diapers stored open to air. Toddler bathroom had a toilet plunger, unsanitizable decorations and diapers stored open to air. 2024-02-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Licensing
2022-02-22
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2022-02-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Hand sanitizer accessible to the children.
Licensing
2022-02-22
Toddler Feeding 2022-02-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140
Child eating in high chair without being strapped in.
Licensing
2021-02-22
Building maintenance
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Extra coat was being stored of restroom in toddler class.
Licensing
2021-02-22
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Items labeled keep out of the reach of children were accessible in open storage closet. Vitamin C drops were accessible in teacher drawer in the 2's classroom. *These were removed at the time of the visit.
Licensing
2021-02-22
Kitchen and food preparation areas
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Dishwashing sinks were not labeled "wash, rinse, sanitize."
Licensing
2021-02-22
Infant/Toddler Sleeping
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141
2 infants under the age of one were sleeping with blankets in their cribs.One infant was sleeping with bib still on.
Licensing
2020-01-21
Staff orientation 2020-02-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32
No NonCompliances Cited
Licensing
2020-01-21
Building maintenance 2020-01-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
The emergency exit in the infant room was partially blocked by a walker.
Licensing
2020-01-21
Childrens admission records 2020-02-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36
1 child needs updated shot records.
Licensing
2019-03-28
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2019-08-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
-The crib side wasn't at full height while occupied by a sleeping infant-There was a sleeping infant with a pacifier attached to her clothing.
Licensing
2019-03-28
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2019-08-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
The kitchen microwave needs cleaned.

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