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Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel
Elkhart, IN
· Elkhart County
1517 Grant St,
Elkhart, IN 46514
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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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
1100131
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
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About the Provider
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;
Hours of Operation
- Monday4:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday4:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday4:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday4:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday4:00 AM-6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-12-23 |
Caregiver did not engage in positive discipline with a child that had kicked a teacher and child. Teacher pushed child on forehead made the child who was kicked, kick back as retaliation. | 2025-12-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2025-09-11 |
one file checked did not have current universal precaution training | 2025-09-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH |
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| Licensing 2024-08-14 |
Observed the school age room out of ratio with 17 children and 1 caregiver. | 2024-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2023-09-27 |
Menus do not show amounts of each food and drink item | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals |
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| Licensing 2022-09-22 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Two staff members with 21 children ages 2-3 on playground |
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| Licensing 2022-09-22 |
Child grouping policies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Group of children over group size with 21 children combined on playground ages 2-3 |
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| Licensing 2021-09-09 |
Bathrooms | 2021-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Toilets missing caps in bathrooms. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-09 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Spray foam and hand sanitizer accessible in the school age room. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-24 |
Indoor space | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-110 school agers combined with Pre-k room during nap |
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| 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. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 8 of 10 staff need consents updated |
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| Complaints 2021-04-26 |
2022-02-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with staff background check requirements | ||
| Licensing 2019-09-18 |
Bathrooms | 2019-09-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Toilets in classrooms need resealed.Bolts on toilets need caps. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-18 |
Written program plans | 2019-09-18 |
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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. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-18 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-09-20 |
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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. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-18 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen was out of test strips for sanitizing solution.*More have been ordered. |
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