Smiling Faces Daycare Academy

FORT WAYNE, INLicensed HomeLicensed

2.1based on state inspection data
Capacity16
Est. price$1,319/mo

Contact information

AddressFORT WAYNE, IN, 46806

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46806

CountyALLEN

Phone260-580-5767

Operating details

Capacity16

License dateJuly 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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FORT WAYNE, IN, 46806, FORT WAYNE, IN 46806

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. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/7/2026

  • High7
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk7/7/2026

    IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    During a CCDf follow up inspection , the CCDF policy consultant notice that an infant( 3months) sleeping in a chair. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 4707/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) — Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times

    Upon arrival one staff was present with nine children. Five children was left outside while two children came to the door with the staff and a school age child was left in a room sleeping which cause the program to be out of out of supervision. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 4707/7/2026

    470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is

    Upon arrival one staff was present with nine children. Five children was left outside while two children came to the door with the staff and a school age child was left in a room sleeping which cause the program to be out of ratio. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4704/9/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care a

    Staff on the premises does not have documentation/file to verify that all training has been completed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  2. Medium risk4/9/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider

    No documentation/file for staff on the premises has completed a drug screen. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  3. High riskStandard 4704/9/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) — Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times

    One staff present with three children present on the premises does not have a submitted/qualified status background check to be counted in supervision. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  4. High riskStandard 4704/9/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) yea

    Staff on the premises does not have a completed consent form in the system. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/9/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification b

    No documentation/file for staff on the premises that an annual universal precautions, No documentation/file for staff on premises that has completed CPR and first aid training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  6. High risk4/9/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

    The staff on the premises does not have a completed background check(fingerprints) in the system. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  7. Medium-High risk4/9/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    One staff on the premises with three children present does not have documentation/file to verfiy safe sleep trainings were completed. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/9/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies

    In the infant room on the changing table an open top of A&D ointment and Aquaphor cream. In the bathroom in an unlocked cabinet instant hand sanitizer, in the unlocked cabinet above the toliet rubbing alcolol, petroleum jelly, baby magic baby lotion VO5 hair conditioner, on the sink hand soap. At the bottom of the stairs leading to the fenced outdoors in a half closet instant hand sanitizer and round up garden spray, all that states keep out of reach of children, were within reach of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  9. High riskStandard 4704/9/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is

    One staff present with three children present on the premises does not have a submitted/qualified status background check to be counted in ratio. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  10. High riskStandard 4704/9/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) — The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home

    No documentation that the local fire department was notified. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/18/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,319/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Capacity: 16
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 0

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