Karen Copley
ELKHART, IN·Unlicensed CCDF Certified HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressELKHART, IN, 46516
CountyELKHART
Phone574-522-2809
Operating details
License dateApril 2, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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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 safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/4/2026
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk5/4/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — Fire Arms, ammunition, and other weapons, Poisons, chemicals, bleach, and cleaning materials are inacceible
(Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each child care provider shall have monthly documented fire drills
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/4/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — a) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by a provider shall be present at all times when a child is in th
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/4/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Have documentation of a drug test & result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High risk5/4/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — A provider, all employees and volunteers must have Child Abuse Prevention and Detection training.
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 — Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella & Pneumoccoccal vaccines
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
IAC 3-18-19 Records — Provider shall maintain and make available the verifying agency upon request children's emergency contacts and Emergency numbers near a phone including Police, Fire, Ambulance and Poison Control.
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (a)(1) — A Residential Building shall have working smoke detectors on each level, top of each stairway & adjacent to each sleeping area (as required by SFM) OR A Non-residential Building shall have fire alarm & suppression systems as requ
(Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/4/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — All employees and volunteers must receive orientation prior to beginning work or volunteer activities.
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/4/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Provider and staff will have at least 12 hours minimum of age appropriate continuing education approved by the division unless they are related to each child in their care.
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — A provider shall maintain a written age appropriate discipline policy
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
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 CCDF Certified Home
- Years in operation: 1
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