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Best Friends Childcare Ministry Corp

315 Chapman Ave., Elkhart IN 46516 · License #1121054 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry

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Last inspected Jun 2, 2026
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  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
8
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
11
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.7
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Jun 2, 2026 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 2, 2026 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 1, 2026 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

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Jun 1, 2026 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

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Jun 1, 2026 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

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Jun 1, 2026 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

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Jun 1, 2026 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Jun 1, 2026 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Jun 1, 2026 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

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Jun 1, 2026 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 1, 2026 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 1, 2026 inspection noted: “No thermometer present in kitchen freezer.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 1, 2026 inspection noted: “No kitchen cleaning schedule was posted.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 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