Foundations Child Care Center, Inc - Elkhart IN Licensed Center

1517 Grant St , Elkhart IN 46514
(574) 262-3634

About the Provider

Description: Foundations Child Care Center provides developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 0-12 years of age. Our professional staff implements the Creative Curriculum and Paths to Quality Standards for the the State of Indiana. Emergent curriculum is developed as children's interests encourage growth in all areas of learning. The world is our classroom. Community workers and helpers visit us and our older children visit them. Positive self-esteem, independence, and respect for others is encouraged throughout our program. All families are encouraged to participate and share their values and beliefs within our curriculum and community involvement.

Additional Information: PTQ Level 4;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1100131
  • Capacity: 85
  • Age Range: Two; Three-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Oct 01, 2019
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-05-24
Indoor space
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-110
school agers combined with Pre-k room during nap
Licensing
2021-05-24
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
8 of 10 staff need consents updated
Licensing
2019-09-18
Bathrooms 2019-09-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Toilets in classrooms need resealed.Bolts on toilets need caps.
Licensing
2019-09-18
Written program plans 2019-09-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60
Pre-K class did not have lesson plan.*Lesson plan was printed and posted at the time of visit.
Licensing
2019-09-18
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2019-09-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Closet in 2 year old room was unlocked with teacher's purse and backpack accessible.The storage room in the school age room was unlocked with sunscreen accessible.A box of borax was accessible in teacher closet in hallway.*Borax was moved.
Licensing
2019-09-18
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2019-09-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Kitchen was out of test strips for sanitizing solution.*More have been ordered.
Licensing
2018-09-26
Building maintenance
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Rugs in school age room and twos room not secured to the floor.
Licensing
2018-09-26
Toddler Room Furnishings
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-130
Changing pad in 2's room has small tears and needs to be replaced.
Licensing
2018-09-26
Medication
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88
Child's medication found in first aid bag in school age room.
Licensing
2018-09-26
Kitchen and food preparation areas
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Floor under the sink in the kitchen cannot be sanitized.
Licensing
2018-09-26
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
School age bathroom has plunger and bucket being stored.Plunger and clothes being stored in the bathroom of 4&5's room.Plunger and box of trash bags being stored in 2's room bathroom.
Licensing
2018-09-26
Drinking water
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-115
Drinking fountain in 4&5 does not clear 2 in. from spout.
Licensing
2018-09-26
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Hallway closet has 4 in 1 cleaner, and hand soap accessible to the children.4&5 room closet has disinfectant wipes, teacher purse, hand sanitizer, and air freshener accessible to the children.In the 3's room, there is soap under the sink and a teacher purse accessible.
Licensing
2018-09-26
Educational equipment and materials
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63
Light cover in 3's room bathroom is secure to ceiling.
Licensing
2018-09-26
Rest periods
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53
4&5 room does not have sufficient lighting during rest time.

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