Foundations First Child Care Ministry
FORT WAYNE, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address902 Putnam St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808
CountyALLEN
Phone260-310-7075
Operating details
License dateJuly 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High11
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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902 Putnam St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/15/2026
- High6
- Medium-High11
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/15/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) — The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
Four of ten child files reviewed missing current immunization records. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/4/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4704/15/2026
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
Cafe door was unlocked, cleaners and bleach accessible in low cabinets. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/15/2026 - Medium-High risk4/15/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/4/2026 - Medium-High risk4/15/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 — Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and yea
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/4/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4704/15/2026
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
Breakfast food tub, with food in it, was placed on top of changing table at breakfast service. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/15/2026 - High risk4/15/2026
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 4/15/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk11/3/2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry 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.
At time of visit an 11 month old male was asleep in a crib with a pacifier attached to a tether. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/3/2025 - Medium-High risk11/3/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age fol
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/3/2025
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
Kitchen had previously opened items that were not labeled with date opened: peanut butter, rice, bread. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/4/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/9/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not mo
Cribs in infant room were placed less than the required three feet apart. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/13/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4706/9/2025
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
Water temperature at handwashing sink in Infant/Toddler area measured at 134.7 degrees. Water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/13/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4706/9/2025
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
At time of visit, teacher bags were observed on top of a desk in the hallway outside the school age room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/13/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/9/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the
Bottles in Infant room refrigerator were not labeled with date filled. Container of infant cereal was not labeled with open date. Small containers with what appeared to be infant cereal were not labeled with date filled, or child's name. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/13/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4706/9/2025
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
At time of visit, consultant observed staff in Little Planters room did not wash their hands after a diaper change. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/13/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4706/9/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
At time of visit, consultant observed staff in Little Planters room did not wash child's hands after a diaper change. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/13/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4706/9/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the
At time of visit, consultant observed a sippy cup containing formula or milk, on top of the refrigerator. When asked, staff stated it was being saved until later when child wakes up. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/13/2025 - High risk6/9/2025
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 6/13/2025 - High riskStandard 4706/9/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap an
At time of visit, consultant observed lunch being served in Learning Branches classroom by staff who was not wearing an apron or a hair restraint. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/13/2025
2024
- High risk11/6/2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
At time of visit, one staff member had expired fingerprints. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/29/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/6/2024
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
Previously opened food items in kitchen were not labeled with date opened. Infant cereal in Seedlings room was not labeled with date opened. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/29/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47011/6/2024
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
Bathroom in downstairs hallway had toilet paper stored on top of hand dryer in two bathrooms. Plunger and cleaning brush stored in stall in two bathrooms. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/29/2024 - Medium riskStandard 41011/6/2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids. Trash cans containing food waste must be covered with a tightly fitting lid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/29/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/6/2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the
Infant bottles in refrigerator in Seedlings room were not labeled with date poured. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/29/2024 - High riskStandard 47011/6/2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap an
At time of visit, kitchen staff was not wearing an apron or a hair restraint while preparing and serving lunch. Staff serving lunch to children were not wearing aprons or hair restraints. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/29/2024 - High risk11/6/2024
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 11/29/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(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: 0
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