Best Friends Childcare Ministry Corp
ELKHART, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address315 Chapman Ave., Elkhart, IN, 46516
CountyELKHART
Phone574-327-0301
Operating details
License dateJune 2, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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315 Chapman Ave., Elkhart, IN, 46516, ELKHART, IN 46516
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/1/2026
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk6/1/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/2/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4106/1/2026
410 IAC 7-24-443 — Sanitizers; criteria
Program did not have a chemical test kit available to measure sanitizer. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/2/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4706/1/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Sink/counter area in kitchen needs cleaned and tidied. Under diapering pads needs to be cleaned. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/1/2026 - Medium-High risk6/1/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
At least one adult shall have certification in pediatric CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/2/2026 - High riskStandard 4706/1/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) — Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in
No thermometer present in kitchen freezer. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/2/2026 - High risk6/1/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/1/2026 - High riskStandard 4706/1/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) — Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other
No kitchen cleaning schedule was posted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/1/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ELKHART, ELKHART County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 0
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