Little Peoples Day Care
ELKHART, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address519 10th St, Elkhart, IN, 46516
CountyELKHART
Phone574-389-1420
Operating details
Capacity88
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/19/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High4
- Medium12
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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519 10th St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, ELKHART, IN 46516
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- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/19/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 4709/19/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
Playground does not have a sufficient amount of mulch. Ground barrier is coming through, and can see grassy patches. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4709/19/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) — Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
3 children's files observed, did not have current physicals on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4709/19/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-121(e) — Staff person in charge of an infant/toddler group shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. If all the children in the group are at least twenty-four (24) months of age, the staff person in charge shall be at least eighteen (1
Caregiver in infant room is not yet 21, she is currently 18. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4709/19/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Infant room out of ratio with 5 children, ages infant-2, and one caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4709/19/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Observed infant/toddler room with 5 children ranging in ages infant-2. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4709/19/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c) — The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation
Application for renewal has not been submitted Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4709/19/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) — The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Feeding plans were not posted or present in infant room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,182/month
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Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ELKHART, ELKHART County
- Capacity: 88
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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