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Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program
Fort Wayne, IN
· Allen County
1115 West Dupont Road,
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Quick Facts
Capacity
184 children
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (260) 490-9529
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-99553-A
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
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 Praisers Preschool and Childcare Ministry “Providing Quality Christian Care for every child in an academically focused, high quality, Lutheran, Christian environment.” Caring from six weeks to age twelve. Full time childcare, before and after school program, part time preschool for 3 and 4 year olds and summer camp for children from 6 to 12.
Additional Information:
Now registering children for 3 year old preschool, Tuesday and Thursday fron 8:45 to 11:45 AM and 4 year olds, Monday, Wednesday and Friday fron 8:45 to 11:45 AM.
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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| Registration 2026-01-23 |
-Bathroom by Rainbow/School Age room had a plunger stored inside. -Blue room had a Kroger bag hanging on the door handle inside bathroom containing an open can of infant formula and clothing items. | 2026-01-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet |
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| Registration 2025-06-30 |
Infant Room had Unlabeled sippy cups in refrigerator. Spouts of cups were also not covered. Purple Room had unlabeled snacks in cabinet. | 2025-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers |
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| Registration 2025-01-02 |
Staff in Gold Room did not wash hands after diapering a child. | 2025-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating |
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| Registration 2024-07-29 |
Gold Room had books in the bathroom. Silver Room had a plunger in the bathroom. | 2024-08-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet |
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| Registration 2024-03-06 |
Items that cannot be sanitized stored in bathrooms: Green room had a broom in bathroom; Gold bathroom had a broom, swiffer, books and a cloth chair; Big Blue room had a broom stored; Red room had a plunger stored in bathroom. | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet |
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| Registration 2024-03-06 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Children's shoes stored on changing table in Yellow Room. |
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| Registration 2024-03-06 |
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 | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children: Baby Blue room had cleaning spray bottles and Lysol spray in unlocked changing table cabinet; School Age Room had Lysol wipes accessible to children; School age bathroom had a plug in deoderizer. |
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| Registration 2023-03-13 |
Hand cleaning and drying procedure | 2023-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-128 dishwshing procedure not posted |
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| Registration 2023-03-13 |
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 | 2023-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) orange room fan within reach and toilet caps missing on the toilet.yellow room fan within reach to children.purple room toilet diapers and pull ups not covered, vapor rub, breathing machine and medication on cubbie within reach of the children, cup stored on floor, toilet paper stored on hand washing sink.blue room broom, toilet brush, and ladder stored in bathroom, anti-ceptic toweletts within reach of the children.green room in teacher drawer adult scissors and menstrual complete pain relief within reach of the chldren, broom, toilet brush and plunger stored in bathroom not sanitary.silver room teacher bags and scissors within each of the children.rainbow room cubbies need to be sturdy, plunger, toilet brush stored in bathroom not sanitary, goo gone and gorilla glue within reach of the children.hallway hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes within reach.staff work room paper cutter, die cutter and lamenater within reach door unlocked |
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| Registration 2023-03-13 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 4 staff missing universal precautions trainingsee checklist |
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| Registration 2023-03-13 |
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use | 2023-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) staff in kitchen not using aprons |
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| Registration 2023-03-13 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | 2023-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 lids on trash cans in kitchen not being used |
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| Registration 2023-03-13 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2023-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 3 staff expired consents1 staff incomplete consent1 staff no consentsee checklist |
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| Registration 2023-03-13 |
Sanitizers; criteria | 2023-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443 no sanitizer test kit available |
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| Registration 2023-03-13 |
An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. | 2023-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) all staff missing CPR and first aid training. No files available |
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