Joyce Wilson
Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne
- licensed capacity
- 123
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne
Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne is a licensed child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 123 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 123 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| 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 |
| Staff | Educators must meet or exceed state requirements for child care providers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secure entries, authorized pick-up procedures |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 123 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 123 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100316
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 18 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
“Refrigerator in infant room 1, with infant bottles, registering at 54 degrees. Milk must be stored at 41 degrees or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Staff members in Rooms 3,4,5, 7 not wearing smocks and hairnets during snack service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Nov 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“Staff file reviewed did not have documentation of current CAN prevention training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“Staff file reviewed did not have documentation of current training in UP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“Staff file of infant teacher was reviewed and did not have documentation of current certification in CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“Staff file reviewed did not have documentation of drug screening with results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
- Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(1) 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: Serious injury requiring hospitalization
“Program did not report a potentially serious situation involving a three year old child to the division or the childs parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Staff member left a container of three pills (one prescription, one vitamin, one herbal) out within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Apr 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with Medication storage and Hazards”
Feb 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-145(a) The center shall keep school age children separated from younger children at all times except as in subsection (d) and section 49(f) of this rule
“At time of visit there was a school age child in with five year old classroom. Although in ratio, these groups can only be mixed the first and last hour of operation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Two tubes of aquaphor and multiple diaper creams in diaper tubs under unlocked diaper changing table in room 6, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered
“Kitchen staff was not wearing hair restraint or smock while preparing food in kitchen and delivering morning snack to rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(f) Children two (2) years of age shall have small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area
“There is not climbing equipment that children can go in and out of, over, and around in either of the room with two year olds.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
- Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Aug 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Consultant observed a five month old male asleep in a highchair in infant room. Consultant also observed a ten month old child asleep in a crib with a mitten covering one hand.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-87 Ill child procedures
“There was a child in Room 3 that had vomited, was left in classroom waiting for parent pickup. Ill children need to be isolated from other children.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(5)(c) The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Prohibitions against: use or possession of firearms, unless required as a condition of employment
“There is no posting at program in regards to firearms.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Consultant observed a five month old male asleep in a highchair in infant room. Consultant also observed a ten month old child asleep in a crib with a shirt sleeve completely covering one hand.”
Aug 16, 2024Visit4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Consultant observed a five month old male asleep in a highchair in infant room. Consultant also observed a ten month old child asleep in a crib with a mitten covering one hand.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-87 Ill child procedures
“There was a child in Room 3 that had vomited, was left in classroom waiting for parent pickup. Ill children need to be isolated from other children.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(5)(c) The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Prohibitions against: use or possession of firearms, unless required as a condition of employment
“There is no posting at program in regards to firearms.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Consultant observed a five month old male asleep in a highchair in infant room. Consultant also observed a ten month old child asleep in a crib with a shirt sleeve completely covering one hand.”
Jan 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Big Apples room had no toilet paper in restroom, Tincaps room bathoom toilet paper was on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne
Is Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne 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 Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne care for?
123, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne'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 Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 619-3903 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne's phone number?
(260) 619-3903.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne?
11627 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845. The nearest other daycare we list is Pine Hills Learning Place, 0.2 miles away.