Foundations on Indiana Ave.
ELKHART, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address706 W. Indiana Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516
CountyELKHART
Phone574-210-2802
Operating details
Capacity67
License dateApril 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High4
- Medium13
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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706 W. Indiana Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516, ELKHART, IN 46516
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/24/2026
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 32/24/2026
3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
On 2/17/26 a child was not under direct supervision by caregivers. Teachers were unaware of child slipping inside the building through the playground door and remaining alone in the lobby. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/20/2026 - High risk2/24/2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — 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
Previous director's boyfriend was witnessed at the childcare for more than 8 hours in a month and did not have finger prints completed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/20/2026 - High risk1/13/2026
Program out of compliance with background check requirements
Complaint on record. Program out of compliance with background check requirements Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/11/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- 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.
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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: 67
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 0
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