TrueNorths Kid-ventures
FORT WAYNE, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address405 Lower Huntington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46819
CountyALLEN
Phone260-312-1713
Operating details
License dateOctober 21, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High10
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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405 Lower Huntington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46819, FORT WAYNE, IN 46819
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/19/2026
- High11
- Medium-High10
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High risk3/19/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 — Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/19/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-7 — The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the
At time of visit three (3) child files were missing signed parent's notice. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk3/19/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) — Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk3/19/2026
IAC 3-18-19 Records — Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - High risk3/19/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
One staff member working with children did not have a consent on file with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk3/19/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) — The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
At time of visit four (4) child files were missing current immunization record or religious exemption form. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - High risk3/19/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium risk3/19/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 — Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk3/19/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 — Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and yea
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - High risk3/19/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
One staff member working with children had no fingerprints on file with the division. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - High risk2/26/2026
Program out of compliance with background checks (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)
Complaint on record. Program out of compliance with background checks (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/29/2026 - High riskStandard 4702/25/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall alwa
In Infant/Toddler Room bottles and cups were stored together; should be stored separated to avoid moisture. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - High risk2/25/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) — Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/25/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co
Previously opened food items in kitchen refrigerator, freezer and dry goods, and in Infant/Toddler room were not labeled with open date. Cans of opened formula were not labeled with open date. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/25/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
-At time of visit Kitchen door was unlocked and contained dish soap and other hazards; -Room labeled 'Employees Only' was unlocked and contained paint; -Rocking in chair in Infant/Toddler room was broken. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - Medium-High risk2/25/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age fol
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - High risk2/25/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
At time of visit two (2) volunteers working with children did not have consents on file with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - High risk2/25/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - Medium risk2/25/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 — Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - Medium-High risk2/25/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
At time of visit consultant observed a 7-month old female child (DOB 7/25/2025) asleep in a crib on top of a loose blanket and with a pillow in the crib. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/25/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not mo
Cribs in infant room had loose blankets instead of tight fitting sheets. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/25/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the
Bottles in Infant room were not labeled with date prepared. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - High risk2/25/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - High risk2/25/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 — Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4702/25/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) — All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable p
Both child bathrooms in hallway were missing toilet paper on dispenser; one dispenser was broken. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/1/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
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About this daycare
- Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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