Jodi's Little Stars
Elkhart, IN 46516 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Foundations on Indiana Ave.
- licensed capacity
- 67
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Foundations on Indiana Ave.
Foundations on Indiana Ave. is a licensed child care center in Elkhart, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 4:15 AM to 5:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 4:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Foundations on Indiana Ave. has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Foundations on Indiana Ave.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101177
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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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- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with background check requirements”
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety
“Gap in gate is too large to keep children from getting out.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
Feb 16, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Goo gone accessible in storage cabinet in toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
“2 caregivers missing first aid training in files.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Kitchen staff was not wearing apron or hair net.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
Feb 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-68 Playground design”
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FAQ
Questions about Foundations on Indiana Ave.
Is Foundations on Indiana 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 on Indiana Ave. last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Foundations on Indiana Ave. had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 on Indiana Ave. care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Foundations on Indiana Ave. accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Foundations on Indiana Ave.'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 4:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Foundations on Indiana Ave. cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 210-2802 to ask.
What is Foundations on Indiana Ave.'s phone number?
(574) 210-2802.
Where is Foundations on Indiana Ave.?
706 W. Indiana Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516. The nearest other daycare we list is Best Friends Childcare Ministry, 0.3 miles away.