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Smiling Faces Daycare Academy

Fort Wayne, IN · Allen County
, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
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Quick Facts

Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Eighteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3

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Contact Information

📞 (260) 580-5767
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
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Active License
License Number
02-26201
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

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Smiling Faces Daycare Academy is a Licensed Home in FORT WAYNE IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Eighteen. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: PTQ Level 3;

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-6:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2026-07-07
Upon arrival one staff was present with nine children. Five children was left outside while two children came to the door with the staff and a school age child was left in a room sleeping which cause the program to be out of out of supervision.
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b)
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
Licensing
2025-04-09
In the infant room on the changing table an open top of A&D ointment and Aquaphor cream. In the bathroom in an unlocked cabinet instant hand sanitizer, in the unlocked cabinet above the toliet rubbing alcolol, petroleum jelly, baby magic baby lotion VO5 hair conditioner, on the sink hand soap. At the bottom of the stairs leading to the fenced outdoors in a half closet instant hand sanitizer and round up garden spray, all that states keep out of reach of children, were within reach of children. 2025-04-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1)
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
Licensing
2024-07-09
Upon arrival there were 11 children with one being under the age of 3 with one staff. 2024-07-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b)
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
Licensing
2024-05-16
No evidence of an written plan for evacuation displayed in the home. 2024-06-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14)
Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency
Licensing
2022-04-06
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 2022-04-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1)
Expired TB for (TC, SK) during the time of inspection.
Licensing
2020-06-24
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 2020-07-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3)
Staff on premises with no consent form
Licensing
2020-06-24
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times 2020-07-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d)
CPR expired for all staff
Licensing
2020-06-24
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 2020-07-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1)
TB expired for all staff
Licensing
2020-06-24
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 2020-07-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5)
CPR expired

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