The Learning Community - Fort Wayne IN Licensed Center

2041 Reed Road , Fort Wayne IN 46815
(260) 424-8852

About the Provider

Description: TLC is a licensed child-care facility, and it is their goal to become accredited as well. The TLC philosophy is that quality child care is an educational activity, and the staff utilizes the Creative Curriculum as a framework informing their work with children. In addition to providing quality child care at reduced rates to IPFW students, staff, and faculty, the university’s agreement with TLC includes offering student employment opportunities and supervised student learning experiences (for students in education and other fields) at the facility.

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 29; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 29; PTQ Level 4;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1100326
  • Capacity: 155
  • Age Range: Infant-Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2022-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-09-30
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2022-08-10
In-service staff training 2022-08-31
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35
2 staff missing 12 hours of training, 2 staff missing UP training
Licensing
2022-08-10
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at noexpense to the state, do the following: (2) Report to the division any:(A) police investigations;(B) arrests; and(C) criminal convictions;of which the applicant is aware regarding the applicant or an employee or volunteer described in subdivision (1).An applicant shall require an individual described in subdivision (1) to apply for a national criminal history background check before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer and every three (3) years thereafter that the individual is continuously employed or allowed to volunteer.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(2)
No NonCompliances Cited
Licensing
2022-08-10
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 2022-08-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
1 staff missing child abuse training, 1 staff missing annual evaluation
Licensing
2022-08-10
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. 2022-08-11
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
3 staff J.R, K.M, A.W missing consents
Complaints
2022-01-28
2022-04-06
Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with background check requirements for staff
Licensing
2021-08-31
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-08-31
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
office door open with hand santizier, cleaning supplies and staff purse and backpack with in reach of children
Licensing
2021-08-31
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. 2021-08-31
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
3 staff needs fingerprints and/or consent
Licensing
2020-10-23
Staff orientation 2020-11-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32
annual evaluations missing in 6 staff files
Licensing
2020-09-29
Written program plans 2020-10-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60
2 year old room did not have dated plans
Licensing
2020-09-29
Building maintenance 2020-10-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
broom and mop stored in bathroom, crib unbalanced, floors in bathroom in classroom have dirt built up. seal around toilets in bathroom need to be resealed, transition strip missing on flooring
Licensing
2019-07-23
Bathrooms
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
room 15 sink not sealed
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bathroom sink was sealed with caulk around the rim.
Licensing
2019-07-23
The center shall provide the parent explicit, documented, formal written reasons for refusal to admit or provide care to a child
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-17(a)
no formal written reason was given to parent
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Formal written notice will be given to all future parents with written reasons why we are no longer able to provide care for their child/children.
Licensing
2019-07-23
Kitchen and food preparation areas
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
food in kitchen sealed with tape. food needs to be stored in zip lock baggies and/or storage containers with lids.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Food in kitchen pantry was placed in to ziplock bags and labeled with proper information.
Licensing
2019-07-23
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
purse on desk in office that is not supervised and within reach of children. dust free chemical inoffice not supervised and within reach of children.caps on toilet in room 20 missing.homemade sensory toy made with glass stones in room 22 chocking hazzard.sun screen within reach of children i n school-age room.room 15 diaper cream under changing table within reach of children
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Purse and spray were removed from the office. A lock has been placed on the office door. Missing toilet cap was replaced. Sensory toy was removed from the room immediately. Sunscreen was removed and placed in cabinet. Diaper creams was moved out of reach of children.
Complaints
2019-07-05
2019-09-25
Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with written documentation regulations

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