Little Hands Big Hearts - Fort Wayne IN Licensed Home

, FORT WAYNE IN 46815
(260) 602-4135

About the Provider

Description: Little Hands Big Hearts is a Licensed Home in FORT WAYNE IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 12
  • Age Range: Infant-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-12-31
  • 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
2023-10-03
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies.
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12)
Expired pet vaccination documentation for 1 out of the 2 dogs at the home.
Licensing
2022-12-06
Birth Certificate documentation 2023-01-31
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8)
No birth certification for (ET, JW) during the time of inspection.
Licensing
2022-12-06
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray 2023-01-31
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a)
No physical documentation for (TW) during the time of inspection.
Licensing
2022-12-06
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities 2023-01-31
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1)
No signed physcial for (ET,JW) during the time of inspection.
Licensing
2022-12-06
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. 2023-01-31
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2)
No immunization records for (ET) during the time of inspections.
Licensing
2022-12-06
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills 2023-01-31
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s)
No current documenation of fire drill during the time of inspection.
Licensing
2022-12-06
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. 2023-01-31
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12)
Expired pet vaccination during the time of inspection.
Licensing
2022-12-06
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies 2023-01-31
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1)
Unlocked bedrooms with items that states keep out of reach of children during the time of inspection.
Licensing
2021-10-25
If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b)
Heater on floor that is accessible to children on and not to touch
Licensing
2021-10-25
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door.
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a)
Stairway not gated
Licensing
2021-10-25
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1)
Items marked keep out of reach of children accessible to children
Licensing
2021-10-25
A licensee 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.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2)
6 month old sleeping in pack-n-play with bottle and blanket
Licensing
2021-10-25
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a)
Electrical outlet missing cover
Licensing
2020-06-09
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children 2020-06-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a)
Water temp 138° F
Licensing
2020-06-09
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age 2020-06-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1)
TB tests expired

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