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Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on DeCamp Ave.

Elkhart, IN · Elkhart County
2610 DeCamp Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517
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Quick Facts

Capacity
94 children
Age Range
Two-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4

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Contact Information

📞 (574) 501-4323
2610 DeCamp Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Feb 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care

Reviews

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About the Provider

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Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on DeCamp Ave. is a Licensed Center in Elkhart IN, with a maximum capacity of 94 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Two-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday4:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Tuesday4:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Wednesday4:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Thursday4:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Friday4:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2024-07-17
The loose rocks on the playground are not the appropriate depth under the slides. You can see the ground under the slide where the rocks had previously been. 2024-07-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-67
The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights
Licensing
2024-05-08
During a transition time, one child was still in the corner of the room while the rest of the group continued outside. The child was alone in the room for around 15/20 minutes unsupervised. 2024-05-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Child/staff ratios and supervision
Licensing
2023-07-26
Educational equipment and materials 2023-08-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63
Not all art easels were equipped with paint and paper.
Licensing
2023-07-26
The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation 2023-08-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c)
Renewal application not submitted.
Licensing
2022-09-26
The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area 2022-09-28
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9)
First Aid directives in classrooms not signed/approved
Licensing
2022-09-26
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2022-09-28
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
Toilet caps missing in Preschool bathroom. Diaper stored open to air in 3/4s bathroom. Toilet brushes stored in childrens bathrooms.
Licensing
2022-09-26
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children 2022-09-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f)
Diaper cream labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children"acessible to children in 3/4s bathroom
Licensing
2022-09-26
Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet 2022-09-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h)
Toilet paper in 3/4s bathroom not in dispenser
Licensing
2022-09-26
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall 2022-09-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l)
Some sinks in classroom need seals replaced
Licensing
2021-08-26
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2021-08-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Food not dated in refrigerator. Children's cups stored in kitchen did not have covers over mouth pieces.
Licensing
2021-08-26
Playground design 2021-08-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-68
Bin was observed with standing water inside.
Licensing
2021-08-26
Bathrooms 2021-08-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Toilets were missing caps over bolts in 3's and Pre-K rooms.
Licensing
2021-08-26
Educational equipment and materials 2021-08-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63
No NonCompliances Cited
Licensing
2021-08-26
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2021-08-31
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
Broken toys in mushroom hut on preschool playground.Many fence panels were broken.Hoses were not coiled, creating a tripping hazard.
Licensing
2021-08-26
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-08-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Teacher purse accessible in unlocked storage closet.

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