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FORT WAYNE, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address3525 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46805

CountyALLEN

Phone260-479-0490

Operating details

License dateOctober 1, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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3525 Lake Ave, 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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  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: 2/4/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4702/4/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

    Bottles of bleach were located in director's office. Door was open and unlocked. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/4/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 4702/4/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) — All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable p

    Men's and Women's bathrooms had toilet brushes stored. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/4/2026
  3. High risk2/4/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child

    A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/4/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4107/15/2025

    410 IAC 7-24-128 — Hand cleaning and drying procedure

    Program is not approved for dishwashing, does not have a three compartment sink. However, drying dishes were observed on a sink, along with a bottle of dish soap. Staff also state dishes are sometimes washed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/24/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 4707/15/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh

    Program using a diaper pad, placed on carpeted floor. Diapering must take place on a table or in a crib. Diapering procedure for under age 3 was not posted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/24/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co

    Items in freezer were not labeled with date opened. Dry goods items, such as cereal and animal crackers, that had been previously opened, were not labeled with open date. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/18/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 2

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