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706 W. Indiana Ave, Elkhart, IN
Best Friends Childcare Ministry
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About
About Best Friends Childcare Ministry
Best Friends Childcare Ministry is a child care center in Elkhart, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Best Friends Childcare Ministry has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Best Friends Childcare Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-102233-A
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
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”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Program did not have a chemical test kit available to measure sanitizer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Program did not have a chemical test kit available to measure sanitizer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
Jun 1, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
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”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Program did not have a chemical test kit available to measure sanitizer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Program did not have a chemical test kit available to measure sanitizer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Best Friends Childcare Ministry
Is Best Friends Childcare Ministry licensed?
Yes. Best Friends Childcare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Best Friends Childcare Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Best Friends Childcare Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Does Best Friends Childcare Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Best Friends Childcare Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Best Friends Childcare Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 327-0301 to ask.
What is Best Friends Childcare Ministry's phone number?
(574) 327-0301.
Where is Best Friends Childcare Ministry?
315 Chapman Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516. The nearest other daycare we list is Foundations on Indiana Ave., 0.3 miles away.