Bridge of Grace Early Learning Academy in Care of Westminster Preschools

FORT WAYNE, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address909 Elmrow Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, 46806

CityFORT WAYNE, IN 46806

CountyALLEN

Phone765-506-3846

Operating details

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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

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Location

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909 Elmrow Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, 46806, FORT WAYNE, IN 46806

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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: 6/10/2026

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

2026

  1. High risk6/10/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) — Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.

    A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk10/6/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 — Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that

    Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 41010/6/2025

    410 IAC 7-24-187 — Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding

    Milk for lunch was prepped in pitchers and sitting out on counter for over 30 minutes before being brought to rooms, must be held at 41 degrees until lunch service begins. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/6/2025

    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

    Opened container of baby food in infant refrigerator dated 10/2. Glass ball jar of breastmilk labeled 9/22 - no name on jar. Breastmilk jar also not labeled with time/date of thawing, must be used within 48 of thawing. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk10/6/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill______________

    Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. High risk10/6/2025

    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

    Volunteer grandparent that is present in infant room over 8 hours/month does not have a submitted background check. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/6/2025

    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

    Twenty-five individual containers of expired purees between the two infant classrooms, including one that was served on 10/2 that expired 9/25. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 41010/6/2025

    410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables

    Trash can in kitchen not covered. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  8. High risk10/6/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) — Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in

    Registration posted is a registration from a different child care program, and expired 6/30/20. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/6/2025

    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

    Opened frozen food in kitchen not properly sealed or marked - bag of nuggets open, not sealed in any way. Waffles, nuggets, no open dates. Mac-n-cheese in glass jar in refrigerator with no date on it. Open dates not on 2 of 3 containers of formula in Elm, open dates not on opened formulas or baby cereal in Aspen. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/7/2025

    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

    Program had low shelving in 2.5 year-old-room that was tippable and caused an injury. Shelving was immediately removed from classroom. Items in program that were accessible to children: Willow room-classroom door unlocked, empty, but electric drill on floor. Walnut - Teacher purse on bottom of unlocked cabinet. Breakroom - key was in unlocked door, teacher purse on counter, dish soaps under sink. Aspen - Tube of hand lotion on bottom shelf of unlocked closet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/7/2025
  11. High risk3/7/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 — Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that

    Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/10/2025
  12. High risk3/7/2025

    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

    Programs applicants fingerprints expired on 3/4/25. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/10/2025
  13. Medium-High risk3/7/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-19(a) — Notify parent or guardian of injury or death

    A provider shall immediately notify the parent or legal guardian of a child in the care of the provider concerning any of the following that occur during the hours that a child is in the care of the provider: Bodily injury Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/7/2025
  14. High risk3/7/2025

    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 3/17/2025
  15. Medium risk2/6/2025

    Program out of compliance with 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

    Complaint on record. Program out of compliance with 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 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/17/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

16Total Violations
1Recent 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: 1

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