Southwest Church of Christ Daycare Ministry
FORT WAYNE, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address5500 Ardmore Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN, 46809
CountyALLEN
Phone260-478-7461
Operating details
License dateOctober 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High5
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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5500 Ardmore Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN, 46809, FORT WAYNE, IN 46809
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/19/2026
- High4
- Medium-High3
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4702/19/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
During visit consultant observed staff member in 2's Room did not wash three (3) children's hands after changing diapers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High risk2/19/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/12/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4702/19/2026
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
During visit consultant observed staff member in 2's Room change three (3) children's diapers without sanitizing diapering table after each change. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/12/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/19/2026
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' accessible as follows: -Unlocked closet in hallway had Acrylic sealer, Durable Glass Protectant and shaving cream; -Men's bathroom had a broken, corroded faucet; -Unlocked laundry room with key in lock had Windex, bleach, sanitizer, Auto Spray refill, Lysol toilet cleaner, Resolve, Lime Away; -1-2 year old room had a Benadryl stick, Gold Bond lotion, First Aid Antibiotic Ointment in a drawer behind a deterrent; -Preschool room had batteries in a desk drawer behind a deterrent; -Pre-K room had batteries and wood glue in an unlocked desk drawer. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/12/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4702/19/2026
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
During visit consultant observed staff member in 2's Room change three (3) children's diapers without washing her hands between changes. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/12/2026
2025
- High risk7/16/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/16/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/16/2025
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
At time of visit, a two (2) year old child was asleep directly on floor. Children must be provided a cot for sleeping. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/16/2025 - High riskStandard 4707/16/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) — Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other
No cleaning schedule posted or being used in kitchen at time of visit. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/16/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/16/2025
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 were not labeled with date opened as follows: 1. Toddler room had crackers, Puff Corn (also expired); 2. Infant room had a peanut butter sandwich in refrigerator; 3. 2 1/3 to 3 1/2 year old room had unlabeled snacks in a bin; 4. Preschool room had unlabeled snacks in refrigerator; 5. Kitchen had undated items in refrigerator. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/16/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/16/2025
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
Men's bathroom had no paper towels in dispenser; roll of paper towel on top of dispenser. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/16/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/16/2025
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: 1. Storage Area had sunscreen in a tub within reach of children; 2. PreK room had a bottle of sunscreen on top of a cubby, and spray bottle of cleaner on a shelf within reach; 3. Women's bathroom had Phenomenal Citrus Hospital Disinfectant Deoderant in an unlocked cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/16/2025 - High risk3/19/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4703/19/2025
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: -Toddler room had bleach behind a deterrent under the sink; -Infant room had a teacher bag behind a deterrent; -1-year old room had a teacher bag behind a deterrent; -Pre-K room had Dermacil lotion, Beyond B Relief Lotion on a teacher's desk. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/24/2025
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.
- 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
$889/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.
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About this daycare
- Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 2
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