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Foundations Baby Care
Elkhart, IN
· Elkhart County
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Elkhart, IN 46514
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Toddler
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
20-5636
License Issued
Jan 1, 2024
Expired
Dec 31, 2025
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
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About the Provider
FOUNDATIONS BABY CARE is a Licensed Home in ELKHART IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Toddler. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 2;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday 5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) No documentation of quarterly fire drills. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) No documentation in all 11 children's files of provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) No documentation in all 11 children's files of an written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2023-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) 1 out 11 children's files did not have documentation of the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home | 2023-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) No documentation of notification to the local fire department. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2023-12-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) No documentation in 3 of the 11 children's file of a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) 3 out of the 11 children's file view had no documentation of birth certifications. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2023-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) No documentation in 8 out of the 11 children's files of childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home | 2023-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) 1 out of 11 children's files did not have documentation of enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2023-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) 1 out of 11 children's file did not have documentation of the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child. |
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| Complaints 2022-05-13 |
2022-11-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: provider out of compliance wtih staff background check requirements | ||
| Licensing 2022-05-13 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) At the time of the complaint the provider admitted that BH did not have a valid consent form. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-24 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 1 of 4 with out updated consent |
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| Complaints 2021-05-18 |
The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility, which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Statewide criminal history checks | 2022-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-19(6) Provider not in compliance with employee background check regulations. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-04 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Annual consent forms not submitted for staff |
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