Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program
FORT WAYNE, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address1115 West Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
CountyALLEN
Phone260-490-9529
Operating details
License dateApril 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High5
- Medium19
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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1115 West Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, FORT WAYNE, IN 46825
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/23/2026
- High0
- Medium-High4
- Medium15
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 4701/23/2026
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
-Bathroom by Rainbow/School Age room had a plunger stored inside. -Blue room had a Kroger bag hanging on the door handle inside bathroom containing an open can of infant formula and clothing items. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/23/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh
Silver bathroom had diapers in trash can with no lid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4101/23/2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/23/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
At time of visit consultant observed staff did not wash each child's hands after diaper changes. This is a repeat citation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/23/2026
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
Kitchen refrigerator and dry goods areas had previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/23/2026
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
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Sanctuary large motor area had hand sanitizer on a desk in an unlocked closet; -Blue room had Desitin in a cubby in the open diaper cubby area; -Purple room had Disinfectant wipes in a lower cabinet with a broken lock, and cleaning supplies including Quat and disinfectant wipes in an unlocked upper cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/23/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh
At time of visit consultant observed staff in Red/Infant room did not wash hands after every diaper change. This is a repeat citation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4706/30/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh
At time of visit, consultant observed staff in Orange Room did not sanitize diapering table between three diaper changes. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4706/30/2025
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
Gold, Full-Time Pre-K, and School Age Rooms had plungers in bathrooms. Orange Room had a sweatshirt hanging on bathroom door and a block on the floor. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4706/30/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Staff in Orange Room was observed changing diapers for three children, with no handwashing after each one. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4706/30/2025
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' were accessible as follows: -Purple Room had an unlocked cabinet with children's Tylenol, Infant Ibuprofen, Infant Motrin drops, Children's Benadryl; and an unlocked cabinet with Clorox wipes, Quat, Palmolive Dish Soap, table/counter cleaner; -Orange Room had a sanitizer spray bottle on the sink; and an unlocked cabinet with Ala's Totally Awesome Cleaning Vinegar, shaving cream, Wizard Air Refresher. -Green Room was not being used but had an unlocked door containing tools, paint, and a ladder. -Two classrooms had tall fans sitting on tables that could fall over. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4706/30/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Consultant observed three children in Orange Room not washing hands after diaper changes. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/30/2025
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
Infant Room had Unlabeled sippy cups in refrigerator. Spouts of cups were also not covered. Purple Room had unlabeled snacks in cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/7/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/30/2025
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 were not placed three feet apart. According to Infant Room staff, they try to put them head to foot. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/7/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4101/2/2025
410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Kitchen trash can did not have a lid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/2/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Children in Gold room did not wash hands before sitting down for afternoon snack. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4101/2/2025
410 IAC 7-24-128 — Hand cleaning and drying procedure
Manual dishwashing procedure was not posted in kitchen. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/2/2025
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
Bathroom in Gold room had plunger and a chair with a cloth seat and back. Bathroom in Blue room had toilet paper stored on top of holder. Bathroom used for Red Room had broom and dustpan, plunger, mop, swiffer mop, and a chair with a cloth seat and back. Bathroom in Silver room had toilet paper stored on back of toilet and a Walmart bag with flour stored on the floor. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/10/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/2/2025
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
Previously opened food items in kitchen refrigerator and dry goods area were not labeled with opened date. Bag of snack foods stored on floor. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/2/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Staff in Gold Room did not wash hands after diapering a child. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/10/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(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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