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Southside Elementary School

23702 Arlene St, Elkhart, IN 46517
licensed capacity
44
open each week
1 day
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About Southside Elementary School

Southside Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Elkhart, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
TuesdayNot listed
WednesdayNot listed
ThursdayNot listed
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Southside Elementary School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Southside Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100721
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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. Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

      “Unable to check files for present staff on site, as well as the other 218 active staff listed on Ilead.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

  2. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Southside Elementary School

Is Southside Elementary School 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 Southside Elementary School last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southside Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Southside Elementary School care for?

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

Does Southside Elementary School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Southside Elementary School's hours?

Monday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Southside Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 229-3900 to ask.

What is Southside Elementary School's phone number?

(574) 229-3900.

Where is Southside Elementary School?

23702 Arlene St, Elkhart, IN 46517. The nearest other daycare we list is Concord Early Learning Center, 1.9 miles away.

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