KinderCare Learning Center

FORT WAYNE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity146
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address7856 Carnegie Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804

CityFORT 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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  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. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Medium risk7/24/2025

    No standard description available

    Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/2/2025
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.

19Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Capacity: 146
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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