Joyce Wilson
Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators
- licensed capacity
- 144
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators
Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators is a licensed child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Staff | Degreed Teachers |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Biometric entry device; supervised lobby entry, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 144 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100919
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
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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- Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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: -Bathroom in Twos/Monkeys Room had Vaseline in an unlocked stacker; -Bridge/Lions Room had a tub containing A&D, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, and other diapering creams under the changing table behind a deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 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
“Five out of ten children's files reviewed did not have addresses listed for authorized pickups.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring
“Some classrooms did not have items in sensory table (Preschool/Stingrays, Kindergarten/Turtles). Items in sensory table should be appropriate for measuring and pouring.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) Caregivers shall provide at least three (3) feet of space between cribs when occupied.
“Two occupied cribs in Infants/Red Pandas were not located three (3) feet apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 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
“Nine out of ten children's files reviewed did not have a dentist listed. Ten out of ten children's files did not have dentist's address listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Previously opened food items in kitchen were not labeled with date opened: bulk cereal containers and cereal box for special diet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Previously opened food items in kitchen were not labeled with date opened: bulk cereal containers and cereal box for special diet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
Sep 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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: Lions room had Cerave lotion behind a deterrent under changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Otters bathroom had a toilet brush and open diapers stored on a shelf; Bathroom in Bears room had a steam mop and a towel; Bathrooom in Giraffes room had clothing, extra toilet paper, diapers open to air on a shelf, and toilet paper on the floor; Bathroom in Stingrays had diapers open to air.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(r) Caregivers shall properly cleanse the childs body at each diapering. The submitted health program shall contain skin care procedures approved by the centers health consultant. Caregivers shall post and follow the procedures when diapering children
“Trash can in Bears bathroom did not have a tightly covering lid. Kangaroos trash can did not have a tightly fitting lid. Diapering waste must be disposed of in a tightly covered, plastic-lined waste container”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators
Is Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators 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 Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 207-4044 to ask.
What is Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators' phone number?
(260) 207-4044.
Where is Fort Wayne Early Childhood Educators?
8766 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyce Wilson, 0.4 miles away.