South Bend KinderCare in South Bend, IN, offers a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool–aged children.
The co–ed daycare center operates within the city community, providing care for families seeking preschool services in South Bend.
The school's grade span includes programs up to pre–kindergarten (PK) level.
South Bend KinderCare is part of the local network of early learning programs available in the South Bend area.
Tuition information for South Bend KinderCare aligns with the average private school tuition of $7,889 in the South Bend region for elementary education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for South Bend KinderCare?
The application deadline for South Bend KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to South Bend KinderCare is Granger Christian School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Peace Lutheran School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Growing Kids Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Growing Kids Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
17475 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 273-9048
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 273-9048
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Peace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
16791 Cleveland Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 273-8260
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 273-8260
1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 14 students Sports: 3
Friends Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
53061 Nadine Street
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 271-1885
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 271-1885
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 35 students
530 East Day Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 256-5313
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 256-5313
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Sports: 5
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Daycare / Preschool
10 Child Care Ctr
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-3344
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-3344
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 291 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2
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