Brightpoint Head Start at East Wayne

FORT WAYNE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity70
Est. price$734/mo

Contact information

Address825 E Francis St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46803

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46803

CountyALLEN

Phone260-422-6503

Operating details

Capacity70

License dateJuly 1, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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825 E Francis St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46803, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803

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. 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: 4/15/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/15/2026

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    KB has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/15/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4704/15/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake

    Chairs in classroom 1 were stacked. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 4704/15/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) — Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom

    Medication in classrooms 1, 2 and 4 were located in an upper unlocked cabinet out of reach. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/15/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/15/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of

    On 3/7/2025 a parent reported to director that their child had been pinched by a Foster Grandma who was in the child's classroom. Program reported to all appropriate agencies and Grandma will not volunteer in building in future. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/7/2025
  4. Medium-High risk4/7/2025

    Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline

    Complaint on record. Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/1/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Estimated monthly cost

$734/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Capacity: 70
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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