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FORT WAYNE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity80
Est. price$1,182/mo

Contact information

Address7514 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46819

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46819

CountyALLEN

Phone260-747-6884

Operating details

Capacity80

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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7514 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46819, FORT WAYNE, IN 46819

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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. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/28/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47010/28/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) — The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms

    One toilet in Curious Creators girls bathroom out of order. Toilet in boys bathroom needs bolt caps and sealed to floor. Toilet in Tiny Tots room missing bolt caps. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/3/2025
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/28/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the

    At time of visit eight out of ten child files reviewed were missing parent employer addresses, one file was missing employer name, address and phone number. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/28/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/28/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, othe

    At time of visit five out of ten child files reviewed were missing addresses for emergency contacts/authorized pick ups. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/28/2025
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/28/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The date of admission

    At time of visit three child files were missing admission date. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/28/2025
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 47010/28/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physi

    At time of visit two child files were missing dentist name, address and phone number; one file missing dentist address. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/28/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 47010/28/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) — The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal

    Trash can in kitchen containing food waste did not have a lid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/3/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 4708/28/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-39(a) — Written records shall be maintained for all injuries that occur while children are under the care of child care center caregivers, both on and off premises

    No injury report was available for a two (2) year old female child, DOB 7/21/2023, whose grandmother noticed injuries at pick up time on 8/7/2025 at 4:50pm. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  8. High risk8/28/2025

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating

    At time of visit, one staff member working with children had expired fingerprints; expired 4/14/2025. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 47012/17/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas

    Kitchen freezer and refrigerator in Tiny Tots room did not have a thermometer present for daily monitoring. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/17/2024
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 47012/17/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of Children' accessible as follows: Curious Creators had a teacher bag on a stacker, and inside a closet with a key in the door lock were shaving cream, SafeTec RedZ Fluid Solidifier, and a first aid bag containing isopropyl alcohol pads, and an Instant Cold Pack; Tiny Tots had Sysco Reliance AB Foam Hand Soap under a cabinet behind a deterrent, and Aquaphor in a tub under the diapering table; Busy Builders had an unlocked closet with Swiffer Wet Jet cleaner bottle, shaving cream, Babyganics Sunscreen, Weiman Stainless Steel wipes and a teacher bag. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/17/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 47012/17/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms

    Busy Builders had a plunger stored in bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/17/2024
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 47012/17/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) — Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document

    Last documented fire drill was 10/7/2024. No fire drill conducted in November 2024. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/17/2024
  5. High riskStandard 47012/17/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage

    Infant bottle stored in refrigerator in Tiny Tots room was not labeled with child's name or date prepared. Sippy cups and bottles were stored together, not separated. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/23/2024
  6. Medium riskStandard 47012/17/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing

    Water in Busy Builders room at first sink registered at 58.1 degrees and at 81 degrees at the second sink. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/17/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,182/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Capacity: 80
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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