KinderCare Learning Center

FORT WAYNE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity146
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address2008 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46825

CountyALLEN

Phone260-755-2905

Operating details

Capacity146

License dateApril 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium17
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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2008 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, FORT WAYNE, IN 46825

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/12/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4701/12/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually

    At time of visit two out of ten staff files viewed did not have documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 4701/12/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) — The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings

    Children's coats hanging on hooks in hallway were touching. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/12/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 4701/12/2026

    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 as follows: -Toddler 1 room had Aquaphor, A&D Ointment, Resinol, Desitin in a drawer with a broken lock; -Toddler 2 had a scent plug in located in an unlocked drawer; -Varsity room had a screwdriver in an unlocked drawer. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/6/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 4701/12/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance

    At time of visit four out of ten staff files were missing documentation of a current annual evaluation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/30/2026
  5. Medium riskStandard 4701/12/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) — The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children

    Preschool 2 bathroom had diapers on a cubby stored open to air. Discovery Preschool 1 bathroom had diapers stored under sink with a door that did not close properly. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/6/2026
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 4101/12/2026

    410 IAC 7-24-191 — Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food; date marking

    Previously opened food items in PreK 1, Preschool 2, Toddler 2, Discovery Preschool 1, Infant 1, Infant 2, kitchen freezer were not labeled with dates. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/12/2026
  7. Medium riskStandard 4701/12/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or vo

    At time of visit ten out of ten staff files viewed did not have documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/20/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4708/19/2025

    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 7/29/2024 a staff member admitted that she pulled a 4-year old child's hair and pushed/pulled him to his cot by his hair. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4708/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping

    At time of visit, consultant observed a two (2) month old female child asleep in a crib wearing a sleep sack with arms zipped in. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    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 8/29/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4703/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) — Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring

    Sensory table in Toddler 2 was empty. Other sensory tables did not contain items that can be measured and poured. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/4/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4703/4/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-139(d) — If caregivers feed children from jars, they shall discard any leftovers in the jars. Caregivers shall discard any leftovers from serving dishes

    At time of visit, staff member in Infant 1 was feeding directly from a baby food jar and then placed remainder in refrigerator for later feeding. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/4/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

24Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Capacity: 146
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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