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We Honor, Cherish, & Support Your Toddler’s Uniqueness & Independence

Toddler Daycare | 1 - 3 Years | Serving South Bend, IN

A Safe, Cozy Haven For Little Ones to Learn

Our toddler daycare in South Bend is designed for curious one- and two-year-olds who are ready to move, explore, and test new independence. The orange Toddler Room is bright and energetic, with low shelves, child-sized furniture, and safe materials that invite hands-on discovery.

Daily Development, Socially, Emotionally, & Practically

Teachers balance one-on-one attention with small-group play, using songs, finger plays, and simple stories to build early language and listening skills. Toddlers practice everyday skills like walking safely in a line, cleaning up toys, drinking from cups, eating with spoons, and beginning toilet training when they are ready.

Fun For Your Toddler, Flexibility For You

Daily routines in our toddler daycare include outdoor play, music and movement, art, and sensory activities that support physical coordination and emotional self-regulation. Families who need flexible childcare in South Bend can use full-time, part-time, or drop-in options, all with healthy meals and snacks included and a secure, consistent environment their toddlers quickly learn to love.

Your Precious Tot Is Safe With Cameras, Certifications, & More

Restricted-access controls on exterior doors limit entry to approved adults. Internal-use security cameras monitor interior spaces, and live-streaming cameras also give parents a look inside classrooms. CPR-trained teachers and a fenced playground top off the safety measures you’ll see daily.

Learning Social-Emotional Skills Through Sharing & Caring

Social-emotional skills form the basis of all successful interpersonal relationships. Toddlers build self-regulation, recognizing and naming emotions, sharing, patience, and conflict resolution. They head on to pre-k with a strong foundation of relationships.

A Play-Based Curriculum Supports Active Discovery

Your child builds cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and language skills through a milestone-based program that offers plenty of opportunities to investigate, explore, and play in a safe, secure, yet stimulating environment.

Essentials Like Diapers & Wipes Included For Your Convenience!

Karate & Tumble Time Are Fun Enrichments

Once-a-week karate and gymnastics provide new ways for your child to move! Karate happens in the family room, but gymnastics class is just up the street at Joy’s Gym, where kiddos enjoy free play on the gymnastics equipment.

Outings Bring Children Into The Community

Your child learns about their city on field trips to businesses, community events, and more. They might meet and greet firefighters, attend storytime at the library, explore the park or zoo, or visit the pumpkin patch at Halloween!

Sibling Discount

Get 10% Off Your Youngest*

*All Children Must Be Enrolled Full-Time

Multi-Use Indoor Play Room Has Space To Move & Groove

When the family room isn’t hosting events, it becomes an incredible gross motor space! Young toddlers stretch those new walking skills, older toddlers climb and jump, and everyone gets the wiggles out with lots of movement.

Trikes & Toys Make Outdoors A Blast

Outside on the playground is every child’s favorite place to be! Toddlers and big kids have their own areas to play, so everyone stays safe, plus there is a blacktop perfect for racing trikes and riding toys!

An Onsite Chef Prepares Tasty All-Inclusive Meals & Snacks

Home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and snacks come included in tuition! All food is allergy-conscious and prepared in a nut-free environment. The onsite chef considers unique needs, so speak up if your child has allergies, sensitivities, or other dietary concerns.

All Your Childcare Needs In One Place With HiMama©

The HiMama© communication app lets you take care of everything childcare-related in one spot. Pay tuition, send messages to your child’s teachers, schedule meetings, view daily logs and milestones, and more. You’ll even get some bonus pictures and videos!

PB&J® Live Streaming Lets You Peek At Your Child’s Day

PB&J® cameras in every classroom allow you to drop into the live feed and see how your kiddo is doing. Streaming happens at specific times and is super-safe with parents-only access.

FAQs

Why do South Bend working parents choose Bright Beginnings for toddler daycare and childcare?

Extended childcare for night, early morning, or rotating shifts
Drop-in care for unpredictable schedules
All-inclusive pricing—meals, snacks, martial arts, tumble time, and field trips included
Subsidy-friendly—we accept CCDF, On My Way Pre-K, and other assistance
Live-streaming cameras and secure entry

What are your hours of operation?

Our toddler program welcomes South Bend kids Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Do you offer drop-in care?

Yes, Bright Beginnings offers convenient, flexible drop-in child care for toddlers in South Bend. You can book the hours that work best for your schedule.

Do you accept CCDF or other subsidies?

Yes, we’re proud to support South Bend families by accepting subsidies via CCDF and On My Way Pre-K. Plus, we offer 10% off for your youngest child when you enroll siblings.

What happens in the toddler classroom?

Our toddler daycare is designed for curious one- and two-year-olds who are ready to move, explore, and test new independence. Our caregivers will provide an equal balance of individual attention and group experiences to drive learning. Our toddler classrooms will promote cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and language development with a milestone-based curriculum. We give our toddlers plenty of opportunities to investigate, explore, and play in a safe, secure, yet stimulating environment. We work on developing each child’s skills, such as walking, responding to their name, drinking from a cup, eating from a spoon, and holding writing utensils.

How do you manage teacher-parent communication?

There’s a constant two-way communication channel between you and your child’s teacher, so you never miss a beat. Not only do we have an open-door policy, but we also encourage you to use our free HiMama© app.

What health and safety measures are in place at Bright Beginnings?

Diligent teachers routinely clean and sanitize all tools, toys, and high-touch surfaces throughout the day, while air purifiers in every classroom keep your child’s lungs healthy.

Do you include amenities in your tuition?

Absolutely! Take advantage of a convenient parent lounge/coffee bar at drop off and pick up, onsite parking, diapers and wipes, onsite therapies, a convenient parent app, engaging enrichments, field trips, and healthy meals and snacks—all included in your child’s tuition.

Are meals included?

Yes, healthy meals and snacks are included in tuition at Bright Beginnings, so you know your toddler is nourished and energized for learning, and you have one less thing to think about.

Can I watch my child on live video?

You can! All classrooms at Bright Beginnings are connected to the livestreaming PB&J® app, giving you a real-time glimpse at what they’re doing several times throughout the day.

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Our hours have been adjusted based on valuable feedback and community needs to better serve our families.