Austin Krider
Fort Wayne, IN 46804 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Abacus Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Abacus Early Learning Center
Abacus Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Abacus Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14488
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 21 visits · 49 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 11
- Records and paperwork 7
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Other rules 4
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Infant/1 - First Aid kit with hand cleaner under one sink, garbage disposal cleaner under other sink, Bluegills - Three tubes of lotion under unlocked changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-81(b)(2) Centers shall comply with the following: Keep cold foods under forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit
“Thermometer in Sunfish reading 54 degrees with milk and cheese in refrigerator. No thermometer in infant refrigerator with bottles of milk present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
Sep 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Program did not report an allegation of abuse to the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(1) Caregivers shall not: use time out for any child less than three (3) years of age
“Caregiver in two's room using time out in classroom as a form of behavior motification.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“Program self reported an incident that occurred on 5/1/25 where a four year old child was left on the playground, without supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
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).
“Program self reported an incident that occurred on 5/1/25 where a four year old child was left on the playground, leaving that child out of ratio not under the care of a qualified caregiver, ratio of 1:0.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables
“At time of visit two of two infants eating in high chairs were not secured by safety belts.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“A caregiver in the two's room used inappropriate discipline. During a diaper change caregiver slapped child on leg.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Inspection21 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name of parent, address, and telephone number
“One of ten child files reviewed does not have any documentation, including parent contact info. Child's first day is today, no file for child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
“One of ten staff files reviewed is missing documentation of a diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(1) Documentation of complete age-appropriate immunizations, as required by the division with recommendation from ISDH, and updated annually, including: conjugated pneumococcal vaccine
“Two of ten child files did not have current immunization documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(6) Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A book corner with comfortable seating, cardboard books, and cloth books
“Sunfish toddler room only has ten books available to a classroom of ten children, not adequate offering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(p) Caregivers shall sanitize the pad and table when they become soiled and at the end of each day
“Changing tables in 3's and Bluegills dirty under pad, need clean when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
“One of ten child files reviewed does does not have any information on parents place of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(5) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Written records of current certification of first aid training shall be maintained at the child care center for at least three (3) years
“Four of ten staff files reviewed do not have documentation of current first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“One of ten child files reviewed did not have a birth certificate or other legal proof of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Program was cited for a plunger in gym bathroom on 12/16/24. Program returned POI stating this was corrected. There is still a plunger in gym bathroom, unsanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Adult purse was sitting on low shelf in unattended and unlocked school age room, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans
“Five of six operating classrooms did not have current lesson plans available. (School age, Dolphins, Sunfish, Junior K, 3's)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Three of ten child files reviewed do not have authorized pick up persons/emergency contacts information on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“Ten child files were reviewed for documentation; four files had no physician or dentist identified, five files did not have a dentist identified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper
“No classroom at the program had an easel with paint and paper both at easel, ready to be used by a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“There is no thermometer present in the refrigerator in Sunfish room and there is milk in refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
“Three of ten staff files reviewed do not have documentation of a physical exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
“Seven of ten staff files reviewed have no documentation of completed orientation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“Four of ten staff files reviewed do not have documentation of current tb testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(7) Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: Musical instruments
“The 3's room does not have a music center, no musical instruments available for free play.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-59(6) All program planning shall provide the following: Provision for privacy by arranging a small, quiet area that is easily accessible to the child who seeks or needs time to be alone
“Classrooms do not have 'be alone' spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document
“The last documented fire drill was on 6/14/24, drills should be monthly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
Dec 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect
“Center did not report incident of possible neglect by child care center personnel to DCS hotline.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
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).
“One year old child was left unsupervised in gym restroom , no qualified caregiver, ratio of 0:1, out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“There is a plunger in restroom in gym, unsanitary item.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-90(3) The following universal precautions supplies shall be available to all staff: One (1) part chlorine to nine (9) parts water or other EPA-approved tuberculocidal solution for cleaning blood or other potentially infectious materials as defined by OSHA
“Universal precautions supplies not available in incident involving blood, program used soapy water and paper towels to clean up blood.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“One year old child was left unsupervised in gym restroom .”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
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
“Center did not report incident of alleged neglect by child care center personnel to affected childs parent or to the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
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Dec 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with IC 12-17.2-4-17.5 Supervision of children”
Sep 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“Based on an investigation on a complaint filed, on 9/9/24 a caregiver used physical punishment in a situation with a child in their care. Caregiver is no longer employed at the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline
“Based on an investigation on a complaint filed, on 9/9/24 a caregiver did not use positive discipline in a situation with a child in their care. Caregiver is no longer employed at the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
Sep 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline”
Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On 7/25/24, a staff member used inappropriate discipline in a situation with a five year old at program. Staff members actions toward child were harsh, with public humiliation and yelling.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline
“On 7/25/24, a staff member did not use positive discipline in a situation involving a five year old at the program. Staff must use positive statements and talk in a calm, quiet manner with children about their expected behavior.”
Jul 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 70 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline”
Jul 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(2) Caregivers shall not: use time out for any purpose other than to enable the child to regain control
“Program using time out for purposes other than children out of control in three year old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(4) Caregivers shall not: use punishment to correct unacceptable behavior
“Caregivers report that punishment is used in three year old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
Feb 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 1/29/24 a 2 year old male left the gym his class was in and ran into an empty classroom, leaving him unsupervised and out of ratio 1:0. On 2/1/24 the same child left the gym on his own again, running into the lobby, unsupervised, leaving him out of ratio, 1:0.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 1/29/24 a 2 year old male left the gym his class was in and ran into an empty classroom, leaving him unsupervised. On 2/1/24 the same child left the gym on his own again, running into the lobby to find his teacher, unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
Feb 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision”
Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper
“No paint /paper at easel in frogs, school age, dolphins, or lobster rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Two teacher purses were accessible to children: Frogs class - purse was out on top of low toy shelf, Lobsters - on floor of unlocked closet”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Janitor closet unlocked with many hazardous items accessible: carpet cleaner, degreaser, windex, spackle, light bulbs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
Sep 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“program out of compliance with ratio and supervision requirements”
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FAQ
Questions about Abacus Early Learning Center
Is Abacus Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Abacus Early Learning Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Abacus Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 16 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 43 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Abacus Early Learning Center care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Abacus Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Abacus Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Abacus Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 432-8737 to ask.
What is Abacus Early Learning Center's phone number?
(260) 432-8737.
Where is Abacus Early Learning Center?
6726 Pointe Inverness Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.