Little Peoples Day Care

ELKHART, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity88
Est. price$1,182/mo

Contact information

Address519 10th St, Elkhart, IN, 46516

CityELKHART, 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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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,182/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: ELKHART, ELKHART County
  • Capacity: 88
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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