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FORT WAYNE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity48
Est. price$1,244/mo

Contact information

Address4145 Hessen Cassel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46806

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46806

CountyALLEN

Phone260-225-3130

Operating details

Capacity48

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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4145 Hessen Cassel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46806, FORT WAYNE, IN 46806

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  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: 1/27/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4701/27/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employmen

    Three of seven staff do not have training in basic first aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/3/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 4701/27/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or vo

    Six out of seven staff have expired universal precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/3/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/27/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-85(4) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Persons with a h

    Staff member with a history of tuberculosis had last health assessment screening on 12/28/23, needs to be repeated annually. There is also a staff member with an expired tb test as of 11/1/24. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/3/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/27/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) — Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document

    The last recorded fire drill for program was 9/12/24. Fire drills need to be conducted monthly. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/3/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 31/27/2025

    3-4.7-78(e),(1),(2),(3),(4) — All fruit juice served by the facility is 100% pure fruit juice with no sugar added. (2) All non-citrus juices served by the facility are fortified with vitamin C. (3) The facility does not serve or have accessible to childre

    Juice being servied at program is only 25% juice, needs to be 100%. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/3/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

5Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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.

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

$1,244/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Capacity: 48
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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