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Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel

1517 Grant St, Elkhart, IN 46514
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About Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel

Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel is a licensed child care center in Elkhart, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 94 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
94 children

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AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100131
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 1

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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  1. Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Caregiver did not engage in positive discipline with a child that had kicked a teacher and child. Teacher pushed child on forehead made the child who was kicked, kick back as retaliation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025

  5. Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 - Inappropriate discipline”
  6. Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 file checked did not have current universal precaution training”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

  7. Aug 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing

      “Caregivers in 2's room used diaper table to dry artwork on drying rack.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Observed the school age room out of ratio with 17 children and 1 caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel

Is Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.

How many children can Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel care for?

94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (574) 501-4323 to confirm.

How much does Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 501-4323 to ask.

What is Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel's phone number?

(574) 501-4323.

Where is Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel?

1517 Grant St, Elkhart, IN 46514. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Miracles North, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).