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Foundations on Indiana Ave.
706 W. Indiana Ave, Elkhart IN 46516 · License #722825 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Jennifer Fisher
- Phone
- (574) 210-2802
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 706 W. Indiana 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
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 67 children
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
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.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- Violation
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 hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Previous director's boyfriend was witnessed at the childcare for more than 8 hours in a month and did not have finger prints completed.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 · Playground and Outdoor Safety
Gap in gate is too large to keep children from getting out.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) · A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
1 caregiver missing details of what wasbeing tested for on drug test results and MRO signature.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency
one caregiver missing emergency contact.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) · Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
1 caregiver missing physical from file.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-153(a) · Each child shall have an individual cot, bed, or crib equipped with bedding and maintained in sanitary and safe condition
Mattress sheets in infant room are not being put on properly, and causing mattress to fold up.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 · Staff hygiene
Kitchen staff was not wearing apron or hair net.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) · Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring
Sensory table was not open and available during free choice time in 2's room.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) · Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
one caregiver missing universal precautions training.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Goo gone accessible in storage cabinet in toddler room.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(9) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Dates of employment
2 caregivers missing employment dates.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
2 caregivers missing annual evaluations.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-123(7) · Caregivers shall: drape a diaper, towel, or pad across their shoulder when holding an infant using a different cloth for each infant
Infant caregiver was not using a cloth barrier between her and the infant she was bottle feeding.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) · Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
Observed a container with diapers, wipes sitting on diaper changing pad. Ipad was also on changing table in 2's room.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 24, 2026 inspection noted: “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 r…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 24, 2026 inspection noted: “Previous director's boyfriend was witnessed at the childcare for more than 8 hours in a month and did not have finger prints completed.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 5, 2024 inspection noted: “Gap in gate is too large to keep children from getting out.” — 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