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Some of the Best Daycares in South Bend, IN

Of South Bend's 63 daycares, 59 (94%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Indiana averages of 3.6 on Process and 4.7 on Structural.

The local market includes 19 centers and 44 license-exempt programs.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in South Bend. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Indiana methodology page for the full breakdown.

63
Daycares
59
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in South Bend

28(44%)
31(49%)
4(6%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in South Bend: 4.4 (Sample of 63).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in South Bend: 4.2 (Sample of 40).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in South Bend: 4.7 (Sample of 63).

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Some of the Best Daycares in South Bend

Apple Tree Learning Center
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry 2
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Canisha Taylor
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Early Childhood Programs at Clay
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
East Bank Learning Center
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
El Campito, Inc.
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
El Pescadito Learning Center Inc
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Extended Love Child Care Ministry
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Friends Early Learning Center
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Gracious Touch
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Growing Kids Learning Center
South Bend, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in South Bend?
There are 63 licensed child care providers in South Bend.
What percentage of South Bend daycares have high quality ratings?
94% of South Bend daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in South Bend?
19 center-based providers operate in South Bend.
How do South Bend daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
South Bend daycares average 4.2 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Indiana statewide average of 3.6.
Is there financial help for childcare in Indiana?
Indiana offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Indiana