Children's Village Early Learning Center - Fort Wayne IN Licensed Center

6613 South Anthony Blvd. , Fort Wayne IN 46816
(260) 744-0006
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About the Provider

Description: Children's Village is a state-of-the-art learning center that strives to meet children's developmental needs while promoting school readiness using the High/Scope Curriculum. Teacher with Kids In addition, Children's Village offers intergenerational programming in partnership with Lutheran Life Villages. Older adults have so much wisdom to offer, and young children are eager to learn. At Children's Village, they become "co-explorers" — learning and growing together.

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 40; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 40; PTQ Level 4;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 126061
  • Capacity: 152
  • Age Range: Infant-Toddler; Two-Six
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Council on Accreditation (COA)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2022-07-01
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2024-04-19
All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3)
Staff files are digital, not physical files. Director could not access parts of employee files. Could not access first aid training documentation for nine of ten staff files reviewed.
Licensing
2024-04-19
The director responsibilities shall include the following: Orientation of newly employed child caregivers
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(2)
Staff files are digital, not physical files. Director could not access parts of employee files. Could not access orientation documentation for ten of ten staff files reviewed.
Licensing
2024-04-19
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, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8)
Ten out of ten child files reviewed do not have the address of authorized pick up persons. The application form does not have a spot for address.
Licensing
2024-04-19
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: At least one (1) caregiver must be trained annually in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours of operation and with children on field trips
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(1)
Staff files are digital, not physical files. Director could not access parts of employee files. Could not access CPR training documentation for nine of ten staff files reviewed.
Licensing
2024-04-19
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1)
Staff files are digital, not physical files. Director could not access parts of employee files. Could not access physical documentation for nine of ten staff files reviewed.
Licensing
2024-04-19
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 physician and dentist to call in emergencies
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7)
Three of ten child files reviewed do not have a physician listed. Ten of ten do not have a dentist listed.
Licensing
2024-04-19
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2)
Staff files are digital, not physical files. Director could not access parts of employee files. Could not access TB testing documentation for nine of ten staff files reviewed.
Licensing
2024-04-19
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1)
Staff files are digital, not physical files. Director could not access parts of employee files. Could not access drug testing documentation for nine of ten staff files reviewed.
Licensing
2024-04-19
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 responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9)
Ten out of ten child files reviewed do not have the address for emergency contacts. The application form does not have a spot for address.
Licensing
2024-04-19
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a)
Staff files are digital, not physical files. Director could not access parts of employee files. Could not access universal precautions training for ten of ten staff files reviewed.
Licensing
2024-04-19
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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6)
Seven of ten child files reviewed do not have the parents employer's phone number listed.
Licensing
2024-01-09
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2024-01-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
One staff member present does not have fingerprints or consensts attached to this program, making them unqualified caregiver so not counted in ratio. 1's room ratio was 7:1.
Licensing
2024-01-09
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. 2024-01-12
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
Two caregivers present with children do not have fingerprints or consents associated with this program.
Licensing
2023-05-03
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. 2023-05-13
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
Three staff members present at time of inspection had expired fingerprints: AN (3/10/23), LC (2/11/23), DE (1/20/23).
Licensing
2022-10-04
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2022-10-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Preschool classroom 4's - staff purse inside unlocked closet within reach of children. Hand sanitizer sitting on edge of sink.

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Reviews

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Gretchen Bruce 2016-11-16 10:41:03
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My children love Children’s Village! As well as I do! I love the professionalism, cleanliness and respect everyone has for one another!

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