31 Child Daycare & Preschools in South Bend, Indiana
Browse all 31 child daycare & preschools in South Bend, Indiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South Bend
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1East Bank Learning Center4.72 score4.9(20)
415 E Madison St, Suite 100, South Bend, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children
East Bank Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment and professional staff. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, strong communication through daily updates, and children who are excited to attend. The center is particularly noted for its ability to support children through transitions and meet individual needs.
Professional and caring staffchildren show deve - 2Ism Noor Academy4.64 score4.8(20)
3310 Hepler Street, South Bend, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
ISM Noor Academy is highly rated as a mosque and Islamic community center in South Bend, Indiana. Parents praise its beautiful facilities, clean spaces, welcoming atmosphere, and strong community programs including weekend Islamic school for children ages 3-18. The facility serves as a hub for Muslim families in the Michiana area to connect, learn, and worship together.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilitiesspacious parkingpeaceful prayer environmentstrong community programs and events - 3El Campito INC.4.33 score4.5(10)
1024 West Thomas Street, South Bend, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children
El Campito Inc. receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and quality food. Parents report their children are happy and feel safe at the facility. One parent expressed concern about the neighborhood location.
caring and attentive staffchild safetyquality foodfriendly and welcoming atmosphere - 4Hope 4 Kids4.24 score4.3(20)
432 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
HOPE 4 KIDS is not a traditional daycare but a homeless shelter and ministry in South Bend that provides housing, meals, and support services to families, single women, and single men. Reviews consistently praise the facility for its comprehensive programs, free services including food, housing, computer lab, fitness center, and chapel, along with staff professionalism and genuine care for residents.
Free housing for 18 monthsFree meals (3 per day plus public kitchen)Private rooms with keysSupportive staff - 5Lydick Early Childhood Ministry4.22 score4.3(15)
26510 West Edison Road, South Bend, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Lydick Early Childhood Ministry is a church-based preschool in South bend, Indiana with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and community involvement. Multiple parents report satisfaction with their children's experience and plan to continue enrollment.
Caring and friendly staffwelcoming and non-judgmental atmospheregood preschool programstrong community focus - 6Early Childhood Intervention Center3.92 score3.9(20)
813 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children
NOTE: The reviews provided do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a homeless shelter/community center. Reviews consistently praise the facility for exceptional staff care, clean conditions, nutritious meals, and genuine support for vulnerable populations including homeless individuals and veterans.
Caring and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilitynutritious meals providedsupport services for those in crisis - 7Friends Early Learning Center3.86 score3.8(13)
53061 Nadine Street, South Bend, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
Friends Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, educational activities, and safe environment. However, one long-term parent reported significant decline since the facility was acquired by a corporate entity five years ago, citing high staff turnover, poor communication, and lack of leadership stability.
Caring and attentive staffindividualized attention to children's developmentbright and int - 8Kidz Kompany INC.2.9 score1.8(5)
2301 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children
KIDZ KOMPANY INC. has overwhelmingly negative reviews citing rude and hostile staff behavior, poor communication with parents, and unprofessional practices including billing issues and physical contact with children. One parent praised a staff member named Mr. Sunny as trustworthy, but this is heavily outweighed by complaints about the facility's family-owned management and work environment.
Staff member Mr. Sunny described as trustworthy
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in South Bend based on parent reviews
East Bank Learning Center
415 E Madison St, Suite 100, South Bend, IN
East Bank Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment and professional staff. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, strong communication through daily updates, and children who are excited to attend. The center is particularly noted for its ability to support children through transitions and meet individual needs.
Ism Noor Academy
3310 Hepler Street, South Bend, IN
ISM Noor Academy is highly rated as a mosque and Islamic community center in South Bend, Indiana. Parents praise its beautiful facilities, clean spaces, welcoming atmosphere, and strong community programs including weekend Islamic school for children ages 3-18. The facility serves as a hub for Muslim families in the Michiana area to connect, learn, and worship together.
El Campito INC.
1024 West Thomas Street, South Bend, IN
El Campito Inc. receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and quality food. Parents report their children are happy and feel safe at the facility. One parent expressed concern about the neighborhood location.
Northwest Children'S Learning Center
21855 Brick Road, South Bend, IN
Barnes' Playhouse Infant Children'S Cottage
2208 W. Linden Ave, South Bend, IN
Extended Love Child Care Ministry
2306 Indiana Street, South Bend, IN
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Child Daycare & Preschools in South Bend, Indiana
There are 31 child daycare & preschools in South Bend, Indiana, making up 86% of the 36 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in South Bend, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in South Bend
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- 52866 Ironwood Road, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 273-4308
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- 21855 Brick Road, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 272-4971
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- 2208 W. Linden Ave, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 233-7367
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- 2306 Indiana Street, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 387-5638
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- 2301 West Dubail, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 283-0167
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- 535 South Grant Street, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 217-7205
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- 436 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 287-8423
East Bank Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment and professional staff. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, strong communication through daily updates, and children who are excited to attend. The center is particularly noted for its ability to support children through transitions and meet individual needs.
- Address
- 415 E Madison St, Suite 100, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 234-2747
ISM Noor Academy is highly rated as a mosque and Islamic community center in South Bend, Indiana. Parents praise its beautiful facilities, clean spaces, welcoming atmosphere, and strong community programs including weekend Islamic school for children ages 3-18. The facility serves as a hub for Muslim families in the Michiana area to connect, learn, and worship together.
- Address
- 3310 Hepler Street, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 272-0569
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- 1114 South Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 289-8937
El Campito Inc. receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and quality food. Parents report their children are happy and feel safe at the facility. One parent expressed concern about the neighborhood location.
- Address
- 1024 West Thomas Street, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 232-0220
Lydick Early Childhood Ministry is a church-based preschool in South bend, Indiana with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and community involvement. Multiple parents report satisfaction with their children's experience and plan to continue enrollment.
- Address
- 26510 West Edison Road, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 287-3646
HOPE 4 KIDS is not a traditional daycare but a homeless shelter and ministry in South Bend that provides housing, meals, and support services to families, single women, and single men. Reviews consistently praise the facility for its comprehensive programs, free services including food, housing, computer lab, fitness center, and chapel, along with staff professionalism and genuine care for residents.
- Address
- 432 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 235-4150
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- 1602 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 968-1195
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- 3230 South Bend Ave, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 387-4809
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- 2015 Prast Street, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 204-2330
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- 1923 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 232-5276
NOTE: The reviews provided do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a homeless shelter/community center. Reviews consistently praise the facility for exceptional staff care, clean conditions, nutritious meals, and genuine support for vulnerable populations including homeless individuals and veterans.
- Address
- 813 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 282-8700
Friends Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, educational activities, and safe environment. However, one long-term parent reported significant decline since the facility was acquired by a corporate entity five years ago, citing high staff turnover, poor communication, and lack of leadership stability.
- Address
- 53061 Nadine Street, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 271-1885
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- 56165 Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 246-0608
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- 4445 South Linden Road, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 291-3333
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- 3050 Edison Road, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 233-0974
KIDZ KOMPANY INC. has overwhelmingly negative reviews citing rude and hostile staff behavior, poor communication with parents, and unprofessional practices including billing issues and physical contact with children. One parent praised a staff member named Mr. Sunny as trustworthy, but this is heavily outweighed by complaints about the facility's family-owned management and work environment.
- Address
- 2301 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 288-5891
Growing Kids Learning Center in South Beach, Indiana receives universally positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the staff's dedication, warmth, and professionalism across all age groups from infants through preschool. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, creative activities, smooth transitions between classrooms, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
- Address
- 2601 North Bendix, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 288-3992
Growing Kids Learning Center receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Staff members are consistently praised for warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care for children across all age groups. Parents appreciate the educational curriculum, enrichment activities, communication, and supportive environment.
- Address
- 17850 Ireland Road, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 299-4979
Growing Kids Learning Center in South Bend receives consistently high praise from parents and grandparents. Parents highlight the caring, nurturing staff who create a safe and engaging learning environment, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. The center is noted for quality care, meaningful activities, and strong parent-staff communication.
- Address
- 17475 State Road 23, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 273-9048
STARZ ACADEMY 3 INC. receives uniformly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong teacher retention rates. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, educational quality, open communication, and professional handling of concerns. Multiple families have used the center for extended periods, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.
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- 2117 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 232-5566
LaPetite Academy South Bend receives polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviews praise long-tenured, caring staff, good communication, developmental progress, and family-like treatment. Negative reviews cite concerns about staff attitudes toward children with special needs, cleanliness, hygiene management, inadequate supervision, and lack of learning activities.
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- 521 North St. Joseph Street, South Bend, IN
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- (574) 234-7109
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- 210 South Taylor Street, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 287-6858
- Address
- 921 North Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN
- Phone
- (574) 246-1701
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