Kiddie Prep School

FORT WAYNE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity232
Est. price$920/mo

Contact information

Address8611 Mayhew Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46835

CountyALLEN

Phone260-485-7951

Operating details

Capacity232

License dateAugust 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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8611 Mayhew Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835, FORT WAYNE, IN 46835

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  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: 1/28/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4701/28/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) — The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children

    Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible in Room 7/School Age: Quat, bleach, Resolve in an unlocked upper cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/29/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 4701/28/2026

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

    Bathroom in Room 7 had peeling paint on wall. Bathroom in Room 8 had flooring that appeared to be bubbled up. Bathroom in Room 11 had standing water on floor due to a leaking toilet and second bathroom had a crack in flooring. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/1/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-79(e) — Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained for all food served to children

    At time of visit, freezer in kitchen was reading at 50 degrees on one thermometer and 55 degrees on another thermometer. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/19/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/19/2025

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

    Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Rooms 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11 had diaper wipes. -Room 6 had Desitin and A&D ointment in a stacker in the bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/20/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

    Room 9 had a toilet plunger stored in bathroom. Room 6 had a paper potty chart that needs to be laminated or in a plastic page protector. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/20/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing

    Room 3 had a step stool stored on top of the diapering pad. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/19/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/2/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline

    On 8/28/2024 at 11:28am a staff member can be seen on video aggressively grabbing a 3-year old male child by his arm. He dropped to the ground and she pushed him with her foot. Staff member was terminated immediately. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/28/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total Violations
0Recent 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.

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Estimated monthly cost

$920/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Capacity: 232
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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