Early Childhood Alliance

FT WAYNE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity188
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address2125 Beacon St, Ft Wayne, IN, 46805

CityFT WAYNE, IN 46805

CountyALLEN

Phone260-399-2331

Operating details

Capacity188

License dateSeptember 1, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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2125 Beacon St, Ft Wayne, IN, 46805, FT WAYNE, IN 46805

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/12/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4702/12/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55(c) — Staff shall not associate disciplinary action with food or use food as a reward

    On 1/6/2026 at 11:40am staff member Megan Kilander refused to give a 4-year old female child seconds of lunch and removed her entire plate and cup of milk because the child was 'playing' in her applesause. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/9/2026
  2. Medium risk1/13/2026

    Program out of compliance with Center regulations that state, "Food can not be used for reward or punishment"

    Complaint on record. Program out of compliance with Center regulations that state, "Food can not be used for reward or punishment" Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/19/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 47010/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

    Director self-reported that on 9/8/2025 a two year old male child was unsupervised for 60-90 seconds. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/8/2025
  2. High risk9/10/2025

    Program out of compliance with supervision requirements

    Complaint on record. Program out of compliance with supervision requirements Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 4706/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children

    Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -In Room 2 there was an unlocked door to the laundry room containing detergent on a low shelf; -Room 8 had an unlocked cabinet with Quat and Aveeno lotion. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/30/2025
  4. High riskStandard 4706/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a) — The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference

    Snack items in Rooms 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 were not labeled with date opened. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/4/2025
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-91(f) — The center shall post a list of emergency telephone numbers by all telephones

    At time of visit, no phones in program had posting of name of program, fire department, police department, ambulance, nearest hospital, poison control, county child protective services, and child care information line. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/4/2025
  6. High riskStandard 4706/3/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-143(d)(5) — The floor covering in infant and toddler rooms shall meet the following standards: The floor covering under and two (2) feet around the area used for diapering, feeding, and preparation of food shall be noncarpeted and easily cle

    Rooms 1, 2, 4, and 5 did not have two (2) feet of sanitizable surface surrounding the diapering tables. Several diapering tables had carpeted steps which are not sanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/30/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Capacity: 188
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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