KinderCare Learning Center
FORT WAYNE, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address7856 Carnegie Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804
CountyALLEN
Phone260-755-6159
Operating details
Capacity146
License dateApril 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium9
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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7856 Carnegie Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/25/2026
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 4703/25/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) — Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules
Caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk/formula that wasn't part of their scheduled meal. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4703/25/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
Caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk/formula that was not their own. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4703/2/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) — The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms
Toilets in Preschool 2 and Varsity bathrooms need to be sealed to the floor. Cabinet door in Varsity bathroom has chipped paint and needs to be repaired. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/28/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 312/17/2025
3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
On 12/4/2025 staff member Kathleen W. walked out of a classroom of six (6) two and a half year old children, and left the building, leaving the room with no supervision for less than one (1) minute. Another staff member saw the staff person in the hallway and immediately went to cover the class. Ratio was 0:6 at time of incident. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High risk12/5/2025
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 12/30/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4708/18/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-97(a) — Caregivers shall do all toilet training with the parents knowledge and consent
Staff used more than one pull up to assist with toilet training, but did not communicate with parents. Child was sent home wearing three (3) pull ups. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium risk7/24/2025
No standard description available
Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/2/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/22/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans
At time of visit, five classes either had no lesson plan or had lesson plans that were not current; Varsity, Infant 1, Toddler 1, Toddler 2, DPS. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/23/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/22/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-115 — Drinking water
During visit, classroom teachers in several rooms stated that children fill water cups/bottles from the handwashing sinks. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/23/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/22/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: Varsity room had Ecolab TB disinfectant, Lysol Air Sanitizer, Glass & Multi-surface spray cleaner, ClickSan disinfecting sanitizer, Restroom Spray cleaner in an unlocked cabinet above the sink; Toddler 2 had diaper wipes behind a deterrent in the bathroom, and hand sanitizer in a drawer behind a deterrent. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/23/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/22/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom in Preschool 2 room had blankets stored open to air; Toddler 1 bathroom had bibs hanging, blankets and toys stored open to air. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/23/2025
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.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/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.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
- Capacity: 146
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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