Matthew's House Child Care Ministry

FORT WAYNE, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

4.0based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46808

CountyALLEN

Phone260-471-4699

Operating details

License dateApril 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  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: 1/5/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4701/5/2026

    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

    Bathroom in Rooms 8/9 had a plunger stored. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/5/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 4701/5/2026

    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' were accessible as follows: -Room 8/9 had A&D ointment, and Desitin on a shelf; -Lysol spray on a cubby outside Preschool room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/5/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/1/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the

    Three bottles in Infant Room refrigerator were not labeled with date and time prepared. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/2/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 4707/1/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

    At time of visit, consultant observed staff in 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 year old room did not wash child's hands after diapering. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/2/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 4701/6/2025

    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

    Bathroom had a broom and dust pan stored. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/6/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4701/6/2025

    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' accessible as follows: -1 1/2 year old room had Lysol spray under the sink in an unlocked cabinet; -Young 1 year olds had a bleach spray bottle on edge of counter; -Bathroom had Triple Paste, Desitin, Resinol within reach in a low shelf; -Jr. Preschool room had shaving cream and Alloy shave gel in an open cabinet; -Preschool room had hand sanitizer on a shelf. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/6/2025
  5. High risk1/6/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

    One staff member working with children had expired fingerprints. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 1

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