Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2
2811 Mccormick Ave, Fort Wayne, IN
Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton
- licensed capacity
- 142
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton
Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton is a licensed child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 142 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, full-time care, head start and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 142 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 to 5 (Head Start) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start, full-time care, head start and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded Since 1965 (Serving Northeast Indiana since 1965) |
| Licensed capacity | 142 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 142 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #125802
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 5, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 14 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Background checks 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 3
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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Dec 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“At time of visit Room 6 did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one (1) qualified caregiver with eleven (11) children aged three (3) to five (5) years and the required ratio for that group is 1:10.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
“Room 3 had chairs stacked while children were awake.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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.
“At time of visit three (3) staff members working with children had not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check (AH, BB, NL).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Room 1 had Wayne Disinfectant Spray in an unlocked cabinet under the sink, and a Sanitizer Spray Bottle, Zenatize Spray Disinfectant, Dawn dish soap and a teacher back pack in an unlocked storage area; -Speech Room had hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, and Glade Spray behind an unlocked door; -Men's bathroom in lobby area had Zenatize Disinfectant Spray in a stall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-88 Medication
“Medication in all classrooms were stored out of reach of children but not in locked containers, they were in open containers on tall shelves.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-17(a) The center shall provide the parent explicit, documented, formal written reasons for refusal to admit or provide care to a child
“Child was refused admission to program, but no documented formal written reason for refusal to admit child and provide care was available in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for LS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with enrollment policy requirements”
Mar 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-17 - Admission, discharge, arrival, and departure policies”
Dec 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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.
“At time of visit, one staff member working with children had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Program self reported in appropriate discipline that occured with a volunteer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
Show 2 earlier visits
Nov 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with Inappropriate discipline regulations”
Nov 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member present with children does not have fingerprints or consent for this location.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“3 of 10 children's files did not have birth certificates on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton
Is Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton 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 Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on December 5, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton care for?
142, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 456-1576 to ask.
What is Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton's phone number?
(260) 456-1576.
Where is Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton?
2107 South Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddy City Child Care Ministry LL, 0.4 miles away.