Foundations Child Care Center, Inc. - Elkhart IN Licensed Center

2610 DeCamp Ave , Elkhart IN 46517
(574) 501-4323

About the Provider

Description: Foundations Child Care Center, Inc. is a Licensed Center in Elkhart IN, with a maximum capacity of 84 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 84
  • Age Range: Two-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: 2023-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-09-30
  • 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
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.
Licensing
2021-01-06
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2021-01-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
There was a broken trike and a broken water table on the playground.
Licensing
2021-01-06
Food storage 2021-01-06
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177
There was a container of infant cereal in the kitchen that had expired December 2019. This needs to be discarded.

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