Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2

FORT WAYNE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity23
Est. price$1,319/mo

Contact information

Address2811 McCormick Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46802

CountyALLEN

Phone260-418-7368

Operating details

Capacity23

License dateAugust 27, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium19
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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2811 McCormick Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802

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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. 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: 12/17/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium16
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47012/17/2025

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

    During visit kitchen staff and classroom teachers serving and assisting with lunch were not wearing aprons/smocks or hair restraints. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/18/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 47012/17/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) — Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake

    During visit chairs in preschool room were stacked while children were awake. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/18/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 47012/17/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(2) — Centers shall not offer foods that present a choking hazard to children under three (3) years of age, including, but not limited to, the following: Hot dog rounds

    During visit two-year-old children were eating corn dogs. Hot dogs are a choking hazard and not appropriate for toddlers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/18/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 47012/17/2025

    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: -Preschool room had Desitin in two totes in unlocked cabinet, and Advanced Healing Ointment Skin Protectant in an unlocked cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/18/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 47012/17/2025

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

    Toddler bathroom had a broom and dustpan behind door, a plunger and a toilet brush stored in a stall, diapers open to air and toys on top of cabinet; Preschool bathroom had children's pants laying on diapering table, diapers open to air, and clothing under diapering table. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/18/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 47012/17/2025

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

    Preschool bathroom had diapers stored open to air under changing table, and bathroom in Infant/Toddler room had diapers open to air stored on top of cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/18/2025
  7. Medium riskStandard 41012/17/2025

    410 IAC 7-24-146 — Food labels

    Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/18/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 38/19/2025

    3-4.1-13(c) — Daily Food Requirements

    Sink is located more than ten (10) feet from changing table in classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/20/2025
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 4708/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) — Infant/Toddler Sleeping

    At time of visit, no riding toys were available in Continuity of Care room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/20/2025
  10. Medium riskStandard 4708/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-140(e) — Toddler Feeding

    At time of visit, a large television/smart board was located in Continuity of Care room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/20/2025
  11. Medium riskStandard 38/19/2025

    3-4.1-14(b)(1) — Toilet Facilities

    Diapering table in Continuity of Care room does not have two (2) feet of sanitizable space surrounding it. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/20/2025
  12. Medium riskStandard 38/19/2025

    3-4.1-14(b)1 — Toilet Facilities

    One wall in Continuity of Care room has a cutout for kitchen access. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/20/2025
  13. Medium riskStandard 4708/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116(l) — Manual Dishwashing

    Electrical cords for cameras are located within reach of children in Continuity of Care room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/20/2025
  14. Medium riskStandard 38/19/2025

    3-4.1-13(c) — Daily Food Requirements

    At time of visit, bumbo seats were being stored on shelves under changing table. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/20/2025
  15. Medium riskStandard 4708/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-118(a) — Pest Prevention

    At time of visit, only one (1) rocking chair was available in Continuity of Care room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/20/2025

2024

  1. High riskStandard 47012/30/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect

    Program reported to DCS but not to licensing division that an allegation of abuse or neglect had been issued by a parent. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/30/2024
  2. Medium riskStandard 47011/7/2024

    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' accessible as follows: 3-5 year old room had Scrubs Medaphere Plus Disinfecting Wipes on a cart and hydrogen peroxide, neosporin, and sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet. Bathroom in 2 year old classroom had Diversey Crew Restroom Floor and Surface non-acid disinfecting cleaner in the cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/7/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 41011/7/2024

    410 IAC 7-24-342 — Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow

    Temperature at hand washing sink in children's bathroom measured at 145.2 degrees. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/7/2024
  4. Medium riskStandard 47011/7/2024

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

    Bathroom had a children's book and paper towels open to air on top of a cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/7/2024

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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: 23
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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