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Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave.

2610 Decamp Ave, Elkhart, IN 465174.5· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
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About Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave.

Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave. 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.

It is open Monday to Friday, 4:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
4:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday4:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday4:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday4:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday4:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday4:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

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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Cost

Tuition and costs

Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave. has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100962
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-67 The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights

      “The loose rocks on the playground are not the appropriate depth under the slides. You can see the ground under the slide where the rocks had previously been.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

  5. May 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During a transition time, one child was still in the corner of the room while the rest of the group continued outside. The child was alone without a caregiver present. Ratio was 1:0”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During a transition time, one child was still in the corner of the room while the rest of the group continued outside. The child was alone in the room for around 15/20 minutes unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

  6. Apr 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision”

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 for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave.

Is Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave. 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 for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave. last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave. had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave. care for?

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

Does Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave. accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave.'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 4:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave. cost?

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

What is Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave.'s phone number?

(574) 501-4323.

Where is Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Decamp Ave.?

2610 Decamp Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517. The nearest other daycare we list is Elkhart Child Development Center, 0.6 miles away.

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