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Southside Elementary School

Elkhart, IN · Elkhart County
23702 Arlene St, Elkhart, IN 46517
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Quick Facts

Capacity
44 children
Age Range
Three-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (574) 229-3900
23702 Arlene St
Elkhart, IN 46517
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care

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About the Provider

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Southside Elementary School is a Licensed Center in Elkhart IN, with a maximum capacity of 44 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2025-10-30
Unable to check files for present staff on site, as well as the other 218 active staff listed on Ilead. 2025-11-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Licensing
2022-12-07
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
Staff member, Diana Espinoza, was working in the classroom in October under a disqualifying status due to fingerprints not being completed.
Complaints
2022-11-14
2023-01-18
Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with background check requirements for staff
Licensing
2021-12-13
Child grouping policies 2021-12-29
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49
Program 1 child over group size with 21 children ages 3-5
Licensing
2021-12-13
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-12-29
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Teacher purses in unlocked cabinet
Licensing
2021-12-13
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 2022-01-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
D Perez on site file missing Physical, Education requirements, and TB test
Licensing
2021-12-13
Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center 2022-01-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d)
Childcare operating in Room 91 (unapproved space)
Licensing
2021-12-13
Staff orientation 2022-01-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32
D Perez on site file missing Orientation training -employment date was noted 10/7/21
Licensing
2021-12-13
In-service staff training 2022-01-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35
On site files missing Universal Percautions training documentation. D Perez on site file missing current Child Abuse and Neglect training and Universal Precautions training
Licensing
2020-11-19
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
2 staff members had expired fingerprints.
Licensing
2019-10-17
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2019-10-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Teacher purses/belongings were in a cabinet that wasn't locked, which makes them accessible to the children.
Licensing
2019-10-17
Building maintenance 2019-10-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
There were several water-stained ceiling tiles in one of the classrooms.
Licensing
2019-10-17
Rest periods 2019-10-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53
Not all children were placed head to feet in one of the classrooms.
Licensing
2019-10-17
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 2019-10-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
5 staff members had no personnel file on site.
Licensing
2019-10-17
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2019-10-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
There was a gap between the slide chute and the slide platform on the single slide; there was a gap between the climbing wall and where it attaches to the structure. These gaps could cause entanglement hazards.

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