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Michelle Starks
Fort Wayne, IN
· Allen County
,
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
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
Michelle Starks 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-5:00 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 2025-04-24 |
Two out of four staff/household member has a expired (consent) nnual Child Protective Services and Sex Offender Registry for employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age. | 2025-05-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2025-04-24 |
Two out of four staff/household member has a expired (fingerprint)obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department. | 2025-05-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 |
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| Licensing 2024-06-06 |
Staff file review of 4, two staff with no current documentation of safe sleep training. | 2024-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-06-06 |
Staff file review of 4 staff with no current documentation of annual training in universal precautions. | 2024-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2024-06-06 |
No documentation of notification of the local fire department. | 2024-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home |
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| Licensing 2024-06-06 |
Reviewed 13 children's file and 5 did not have documentaion of a birth certification. | 2024-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-06-06 |
Staff file review of 4, two staff with no current documentation of training in child abuse and neglect. | 2024-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect |
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| Licensing 2024-06-06 |
Staff file review of 4 staff with no current documentation of the required 12 hours annual training. | 2024-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families |
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| Licensing 2024-06-06 |
Reviewed 13 children's file and 9 did not have documentaion of a signed physical by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner. | 2024-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2022-06-30 |
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 | 2022-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) No physcial documenation in children's file during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-30 |
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 | 2022-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) No physical for LS, VS) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-30 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2022-07-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) No written field trip permission form in children's file during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-30 |
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. | 2022-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) No safe sleep training for (LS) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-30 |
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 | 2022-07-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No TB for (LS,VS) during the time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.) | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) no playpens for infants or toddlers available |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) shut offs not labeled |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) applicant has not notified local fire department of intent to operate child care home |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) husband V. Starks needs physical and tb |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
A separate bed, cot, mat, or sleeping bag shall be provided for each child. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-43(a) no mat/cots available |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) need verification of medical review officer for applicant drug screening and need drug screening for V. Starks - household member |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) V. Starks needs consent for background check |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Household member V. Starks needs fingerprints completed |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) no pad or wax paper provided for diapering |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) need fire extinguisher for second floor |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Attend an orientation training arranged or approved by the CDFC | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(1) OT training over 2 years old - needs to take updated training online |
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