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Best Friends Childcare Ministry Corp
315 Chapman Ave., Elkhart IN 46516 · License #1121054 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Contact
- Phone
- (574) 327-0301
- Website
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- Address
- 315 Chapman Ave., Elkhart IN 46516 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- Violation
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 good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
No thermometer present in kitchen freezer.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2026
- Violation
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 rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
No kitchen cleaning schedule was posted.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Critical Health and Safety
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 children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
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
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2026
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-443 · Sanitizers; criteria
Program did not have a chemical test kit available to measure sanitizer.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2026
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-443 · Sanitizers; criteria
Program did not have a chemical test kit available to measure sanitizer.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2026
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2026
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 1, 2026 inspection noted: “No thermometer present in kitchen freezer.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 1, 2026 inspection noted: “No kitchen cleaning schedule was posted.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 1, 2026 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error