Welcome to KinderCare Learning Center, Elkhart's premier early learning program.
We provide a high quality educational environment to your child through enriched daily activities, safe classroom environments, and quality staff members.
As a staff we are dedicated to both the education and the safety of your child.
If you at any point have any questions for us, feel free to speak to any staff member.
We are privileged and honored that you have chosen our establishment for your child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1999
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to our DeCamp Avenue KinderCare Learning Center! We are located just off of Hively Avenue, near Pierre Moran Mall. Walking in our front door you will immediately feel welcomed by our friendly staff and cozy environment. Each of our classrooms are designed to foster your child’s individual growth, including their social and cognitive development. Our most important focus each day is to provide wonderful learning opportunities for your child in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Our Elkhart KinderCare is dedicated to the health and safety of your child. Our staff are CPR and First Aid certified and participate in annual re-training.We also complete annual training in Universal Precautions. We have a comprehensive emergency plan which includes monthly fire and storm drills. Upon arriving at our school, you will notice that our front entrance is restricted by a security keypad. Only staff and enrolled families can enter usingthe security code.
- Hours Of Operation: 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: French
- Accreditations: NECPA
- Enrollment: Min Age - 2 YEAR-OLDS, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Accept Hoosier Childcare (covers partial or full tuition based on income and education level) - Parent must contact CCDF office and speak with case worker for approval; Center cannot assist with process, but accepts it. Co-pay levels vary between $5-$90 weekly
- Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are DeCamp Avenue KinderCare often compared to?
DeCamp Avenue KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori School Of Elkhart by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for DeCamp Avenue KinderCare?
The application deadline for DeCamp Avenue KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
Endorse DeCamp Avenue KinderCare. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles

Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.

A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.

December 31, 2024
The Spectrum of Islamic Education: From Secular to OrthodoxThis article explores the importance of Islamic K-12 education in today's secular society, providing a roadmap for parents to nurture their children's faith and academic success. Through a question-and-answer format between a parent and an imam, it addresses key aspects such as the types of Islamic education available, when to start, and how to balance religious and secular learning. The essay emphasizes the spiritual and moral benefits of instilling Islamic values in young people, offering practical advice and inspiration for families seeking to raise well-rounded and faithful individuals.