Southwest Montessori Academy

FORT WAYNE, INUnlicensed CCDF Certified Center/SchoolLicensed

3.0based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address1625 Magnavox Way, Suite B, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46804

CountyALLEN

Phone260-434-4450

Operating details

License dateJune 4, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1625 Magnavox Way, Suite B, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/16/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/16/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Provider and staff will have at least 12 hours minimum of age appropriate continuing education approved by the division unless they are related to each child in their care.

    Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/4/2026
  2. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — (1) The individual shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the provider.

    Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/4/2026
  3. High risk4/16/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — A provider, all employees and volunteers must have Child Abuse Prevention and Detection training.

    Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/4/2026
  4. Medium risk4/16/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) — A provider must maintain all records of required trainings and ensure they are available to the inspector.

    Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/4/2026
  5. Medium risk4/16/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — a) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by a provider shall be present at all times when a child is in th

    Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/4/2026
  6. Medium risk4/16/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Have documentation of a drug test & result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).

    Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/4/2026
  7. Medium risk4/16/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — All employees and volunteers must receive orientation prior to beginning work or volunteer activities.

    Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/4/2026

2025

  1. Medium risk12/15/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Have documentation of a drug test & result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).

    Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/19/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

8Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Type: Unlicensed CCDF Certified Center/School
  • Years in operation: 0

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