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Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2
Fort Wayne, IN
· Allen County
2811 McCormick Ave,
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Quick Facts
Capacity
23 children
Age Range
Infant-Five
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Aug 27, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2 is a Licensed Center in Fort Wayne IN, with a maximum capacity of 23 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Five. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-12-17 |
Preschool bathroom had diapers stored open to air under changing table, and bathroom in Infant/Toddler room had diapers open to air stored on top of cabinet. | 2025-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2025-08-19 |
At time of visit, no riding toys were available in Continuity of Care room. | 2025-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) Infant/Toddler Sleeping |
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| Licensing 2024-12-30 |
Program reported to DCS but not to licensing division that an allegation of abuse or neglect had been issued by a parent. | 2024-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel |
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| Licensing 2024-11-07 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: 3-5 year old room had Scrubs Medaphere Plus Disinfecting Wipes on a cart and hydrogen peroxide, neosporin, and sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet. Bathroom in 2 year old classroom had Diversey Crew Restroom Floor and Surface non-acid disinfecting cleaner in the cabinet. | 2024-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-04-17 |
The center shall post instructions for proper manual dish washing in the kitchen if dishes are washed and sanitized manually | 2024-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-117(d) No posting for proper manual dish washing available in kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-17 |
Freezer in kitchen had no thermometer available for daily monitoring. | 2024-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring |
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| Licensing 2024-04-17 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2024-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible in younger children's bathroom - Lysol wipes on top of low cabinet. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation | 2024-02-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) at 9:15 the ratio in the three-five year old classroom was 12:1. Ratio for three year olds is 10:1 |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
Pest prevention | 2024-02-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-118 During the inspection, ants were found on kitchen countertop near the sink and by the microwave |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
At 9:15 the three-five year old classroom had a ratio of 12:1. The second adult on site was in the kitchen. | 2024-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants). |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained for all food served to children | 2024-02-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(e) Spaghetti and meatballs were made for lunch at 9:15. They were placed in the microwave to be stored until lunch at 12:15. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants). | 2024-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) At arrival children were in both the two year old classroom and the three-five year old classroom with no adults present. One adult was in the bathroom and the other was at the front door. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation | 2024-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) At arrival the ratio in the two year old classroom was 2:0 and the preschool classroom was 14:0. After children woke up, the program combined the classrooms for a ratio of 17:2. The rato for two year olds is 5:1. Assistant Director was also the cook, so during meal times the ratio was 17:1. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent. | 2024-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) (1) JH is under the age of 18 and no High School Diploma is present in file. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-24 |
There were no fingerprints completed for JH. Unable to determine if AD has fingerprints. | 2024-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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