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Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
· Allen County
9336 Illinois Rd,
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Quick Facts
Capacity
158 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
2
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Mar 24, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne is a Licensed Center in Fort Wayne IN, with a maximum capacity of 158 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-02-06 |
Feeding plan in Room 10 needs updated, last entry parent entered was for months 7/8. Child is now 11 months old. | 2026-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes |
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| Licensing 2025-11-21 |
A staff file being reviewed did not have documentation of drug screen results on file. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-07-23 |
Program had an outbreak of hand foot mouth and did not notify local health department, divisions child care health section, or the child care centers health consultant. Notifying one of these is required when more than one child in the center has been diagnosed with a communicable disease. | 2025-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-14(b)(2)(a) When more than one (1) child in the child care center has been diagnosed with a communicable disease, the center shall take the following action: The center shall call one (1) or more of the following: The local health department for consultation |
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| Licensing 2025-05-12 |
Four year old child was moved to eat lunch by herself as a result of her behavior, not allowing her to converse with classmates. | 2025-05-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(j) Children shall be allowed to converse freely during meal times and snacks |
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| Licensing 2025-01-23 |
Although program verbally says they follow child's special diet, documentation on daily chart includes items that are to be restricted per physician. | 2025-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician |
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| Licensing 2025-01-02 |
One child file reviewed did not have a copy of child's birth certificate on file. | 2025-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age |
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| Licensing 2024-01-22 |
On 1/18/24 a (now former) staff member fell asleep in the classroom during naptime, leaving the classroom out of ratio of caregivers to children with a ratio of 0:9. | 2024-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Complaints 2024-01-18 |
2024-01-31 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with ratio and supervision regulations | ||
| Licensing 2024-01-02 |
No riding equipment in toddler rooms. | 2024-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133 Toddler equipment |
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| Licensing 2023-08-14 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 The ratio in the infant room was 6:1, over ratio. Was corrected while consultant present. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 1 year old child was left unattended on 7/18/23 for over 2 minutes, validated with video and teacher reporting. Child was not supervised, leaving the ratio 1:0. |
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| Complaints 2023-07-18 |
2023-08-24 | |
| Type of correction needed: progra out of compliance with ratio and supervision requirements | ||
| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
A center shall file an application under any of the following conditions: A minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a current license | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-4(2) Center has not filed application, expires 3/31/23. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) Kitchen staff was not wearing hair net in the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Two staff members do not have a physical on file. |
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