The Learning Center Academy
2041 Reed Road, Fort Wayne, IN
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Good Shepherd Preschool
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $210
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About
About Good Shepherd Preschool
Good Shepherd Preschool is a child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $210 to $605.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 12 months to 5th grade
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 12 months to 5th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Sanctuary United Methodist Church), Play-based |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Good Shepherd Preschool lists monthly tuition from $210 to $605.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Sunshines: 3 Day Classes Monday, Wednesday, & Friday | $260 |
| Sunshines: 5 Day Classes (Full Day) 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM | $605 |
| Sunshines: 5 Day Classes (Half Day) 1 – 3:30 PM | $400 |
| Sunshines: Tuesday & Thursday 9:15 – 11:45 AM | $210 |
| Registration Fee for All Age Groups (Summer Tuition & Fees) | $20 |
| Registration Fee for All Age Groups (School Year Tuition & Fees) | $60 |
| Extended Care: Minions Ages 3 Years – Pre-K | $8 an hour |
| Extended Care: Toddlers & Peewees Ages 12 – 35 Months | $9 an hour |
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Good Shepherd Preschool
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99984-A
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 17 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Other rules 2
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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- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Room 133/Pee Wees had a first aid kit in a low cabinet behind a deterrent that contained After Bite, acetaminophen, After Burn gel, and triple antibiotic ointment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“At time of visit two staff members working with children did not have consents submitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Snacks in drawer in Room 133/Pee Wees Room were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of visit program did not have a temperature log available for vended food.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
Oct 30, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Room 133/Pee Wees had a first aid kit in a low cabinet behind a deterrent that contained After Bite, acetaminophen, After Burn gel, and triple antibiotic ointment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“At time of visit two staff members working with children did not have consents submitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Snacks in drawer in Room 133/Pee Wees Room were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of visit program did not have a temperature log available for vended food.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Room 133 had sippy cups and lids stored together.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
- Nov 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“Sink water in Room 123 read at 69.6 degrees. Water in sink in Room 121 measured at 69.6 degrees. Temperature should be between 100-120 degrees for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“Sink water in Room 123 read at 69.6 degrees. Water in sink in Room 121 measured at 69.6 degrees. Temperature should be between 100-120 degrees for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Sink in Room 121 did not have sufficient water pressure for hand washing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“At time of visit two staff members (DW, CG) had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Sink in Room 137 was not draining properly. Bathroom in Room 123 had stained and cracked ceiling tiles and had a strong smell of urine. Room 123 had cracks in handwashing sink. Room 121 had a missing ceiling tile.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
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Oct 2, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“Sink water in Room 123 read at 69.6 degrees. Water in sink in Room 121 measured at 69.6 degrees. Temperature should be between 100-120 degrees for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“Sink water in Room 123 read at 69.6 degrees. Water in sink in Room 121 measured at 69.6 degrees. Temperature should be between 100-120 degrees for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Sink in Room 121 did not have sufficient water pressure for hand washing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“At time of visit two staff members (DW, CG) had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Sink in Room 137 was not draining properly. Bathroom in Room 123 had stained and cracked ceiling tiles and had a strong smell of urine. Room 123 had cracks in handwashing sink. Room 121 had a missing ceiling tile.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
Sep 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with CCDF requirements for supervision (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Apr 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Mar 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with CCDF requirements for supervision of children (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
Oct 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
Sep 25, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Aug 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“program out of compliance with ratio and supervision requirements for CCDF (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
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FAQ
Questions about Good Shepherd Preschool
Is Good Shepherd Preschool licensed?
Yes. Good Shepherd Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Good Shepherd Preschool last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Good Shepherd Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 9 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.
Does Good Shepherd Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Good Shepherd Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Good Shepherd Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $210 to $605, as it lists it.
What is Good Shepherd Preschool's phone number?
(260) 483-6454.
Where is Good Shepherd Preschool?
4700 Vance Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Center Academy, 0.6 miles away.