Austin Krider
Fort Wayne, IN 46804 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kindercare Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 146
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 146 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCDF and On My Way Pre-K |
| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 146 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100306
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 12 of 18 visits · 20 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Food and nutrition 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Aug 19, 2026Inspection1 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.
“Expired background check for C.N.”
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Infant Feeding
“Caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk/formula that was not their own.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules
“Caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk/formula that wasn't part of their scheduled meal.”
Mar 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms
“Toilets in Preschool 2 and Varsity bathrooms need to be sealed to the floor. Cabinet door in Varsity bathroom has chipped paint and needs to be repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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).
“On 12/4/2025 staff member [name] walked out of a classroom of six (6) two and a half year old children, and left the building, leaving the room with no supervision for less than one (1) minute. Another staff member saw the staff person in the hallway and immediately went to cover the class. Ratio was 0:6 at time of incident.”
Dec 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with supervision requirements”
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-97(a) Caregivers shall do all toilet training with the parents knowledge and consent
“Staff used more than one pull up to assist with toilet training, but did not communicate with parents. Child was sent home wearing three (3) pull ups.”
Jul 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Jan 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-115 Drinking water
“During visit, classroom teachers in several rooms stated that children fill water cups/bottles from the handwashing sinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans
“At time of visit, five classes either had no lesson plan or had lesson plans that were not current; Varsity, Infant 1, Toddler 1, Toddler 2, DPS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Bathroom in Preschool 2 room had blankets stored open to air; Toddler 1 bathroom had bibs hanging, blankets and toys stored open to air.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: Varsity room had Ecolab TB disinfectant, Lysol Air Sanitizer, Glass & Multi-surface spray cleaner, ClickSan disinfecting sanitizer, Restroom Spray cleaner in an unlocked cabinet above the sink; Toddler 2 had diaper wipes behind a deterrent in the bathroom, and hand sanitizer in a drawer behind a deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
Show 8 earlier visits
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-39(a) Written records shall be maintained for all injuries that occur while children are under the care of child care center caregivers, both on and off premises
“Staff report that incident and injury reports are not always written up on children with minor injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
- Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-39 Children’s injury records”
Mar 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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
“Last documented fire drill was January 31, 2024. No documented drill for February 2024.”
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 currently working with children had expired fingerprints.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Bottles in Infant room 1 did not have labels indicating child's name, date and time poured.”
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" accessible to children as follows: Janitor closet had enamel paint, safe-t-salt and spray enamel behind an unlocked door; Diaper wipes in Toddler 2 room were in a drawer that children could access.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-133 Toddler equipment
“Riding toys were not available in toddler rooms 1 and 2.”
Jan 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Observed teacher in toddler room yelling at toddlers telling them to "Move their butts" when leaving gross motor room”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kindercare Learning Center
Is Kindercare 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 Kindercare 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 August 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 12 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Kindercare Learning Center care for?
146, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kindercare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 755-6159 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?
(260) 755-6159.
Where is Kindercare Learning Center?
7856 Carnegie Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. The nearest other daycare we list is Abacus Early Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.