Little Thinkers School of Early Learning

FORT WAYNE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity20
Est. price$1,319/mo

Contact information

Address2306 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46805

CountyALLEN

Phone260-298-9625

Operating details

Capacity20

License dateApril 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium13
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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2306 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805

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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. 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: 2/24/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4702/24/2026

    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

    When consultant arrived kitchen door was open, leaving bleach, Febreeze, Gain, Fabuloso, Purell hand sanitizer accessible to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 4702/24/2026

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

    Wooden bench in bathroom has chipped paint making it unsanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 4102/24/2026

    410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels

    Previously opened food items in freezer and dry goods area were not labeled with open date. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/24/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(5) — When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Heating s

    When consultant arrived director stated that heat had been out since arrival this morning at 7:15am. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/27/2026
  5. Medium riskStandard 4702/24/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-106(e) — The center shall maintain a temperature of not less than sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit

    When consultant arrived director stated that heat had been out since arrival this morning. Current temperature at program was 54 degrees. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2026
  6. High risk2/24/2026

    IC 12-17.2-4-12(c) — A current license shall be publicly displayed

    At time of visit program had an expired license displayed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/27/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4106/26/2025

    410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels

    Multiple previously opened food items in dry goods area and in refrigerator were not labeled with date opened. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 4706/26/2025

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

    Items in bathroom were not sanitizable: potty seat on floor, wooden bench with chipped paint, clothes in a tote without lid secured. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/26/2025

    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: Teacher purse hanging on a peg, two bottles of sunscreen, two bottles of lotion, one bottle of gorilla glue, open kitchen door with multiple chemicals. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 4706/26/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-83(c) — Upon receiving the food from the vendor, the center shall verify the temperature of the food with a metal stem type, numerically scaled thermometer that reads zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit to two hundred twenty (220) degrees Fahrenheit

    Program states they have switched to vending from a sister program, but have no temperature log available. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 4706/26/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) — Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food

    At time of visit, staff were serving lunch but were not wearing aprons or hair nets. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/7/2025

    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

    One out of ten child files reviewed had no emergency contacts listed. One out of ten had no address listed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/12/2025
  7. Medium riskStandard 4702/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) — Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food

    At time of visit, kitchen staff was not wearing an apron or smock or hair covering during lunch service. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/12/2025
  8. Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/7/2025

    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

    Two out of ten child files reviewed had no doctor listed. Ten out of ten child files reviewed had no dentist listed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/12/2025
  9. Medium riskStandard 4702/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided

    At time of visit two out of three staff files did not have documentation of orientation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/12/2025
  10. Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/7/2025

    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

    Ten out of ten child files reviewed did not have date of admission. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/12/2025
  11. Medium riskStandard 4702/7/2025

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

    Child bathroom had open diapers on bench. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/12/2025

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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

$1,319/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Capacity: 20
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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