Good Shepherd Preschool
FORT WAYNE, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address4700 Vance Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815
CountyALLEN
Phone260-483-6454
Operating details
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High12
- Medium-High3
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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4700 Vance Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815
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: 10/30/2025
- High7
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 47010/30/2025
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
Snacks in drawer in Room 133/Pee Wees Room were not labeled with date opened. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - High risk10/30/2025
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 11/13/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/30/2025
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
At time of visit program did not have a temperature log available for vended food. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - High risk10/30/2025
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 staff members working with children did not have consents submitted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/18/2025 - Medium risk10/30/2025
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 11/18/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/30/2025
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
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Room 133/Pee Wees had a first aid kit in a low cabinet behind a deterrent that contained After Bite, acetaminophen, After Burn gel, and triple antibiotic ointment. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - High riskStandard 4705/28/2025
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
Room 133 had sippy cups and lids stored together. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/29/2025
2024
- Medium riskStandard 41010/2/2024
410 IAC 7-24-342 — Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
Sink water in Room 123 read at 69.6 degrees. Water in sink in Room 121 measured at 69.6 degrees. Temperature should be between 100-120 degrees for handwashing. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/16/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/2/2024
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
Sink in Room 137 was not draining properly. Bathroom in Room 123 had stained and cracked ceiling tiles and had a strong smell of urine. Room 123 had cracks in handwashing sink. Room 121 had a missing ceiling tile. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/16/2024 - High risk10/2/2024
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 10/2/2024 - High risk10/2/2024
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 10/4/2024 - High risk10/2/2024
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
At time of visit two staff members (DW, CG) had expired fingerprints. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/2/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/2/2024
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
Sink in Room 121 did not have sufficient water pressure for hand washing. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/7/2024 - High risk9/6/2024
Program out of compliance with CCDF requirements for supervision (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)
Complaint on record. Program out of compliance with CCDF requirements for supervision (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- 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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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About this daycare
- Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 2
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