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Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · 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: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
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 29 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCDF and On My Way Pre-K |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from center to child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NECPA accredited |
| 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
- #1100229
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 29 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Food and nutrition 11
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 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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- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“At time of visit ten out of ten staff files viewed did not have documentation of current Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
“Preschool 2 bathroom had diapers on a cubby stored open to air. Discovery Preschool 1 bathroom had diapers stored under sink with a door that did not close properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-191 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food; date marking
“Previously opened food items in PreK 1, Preschool 2, Toddler 2, Discovery Preschool 1, Infant 1, Infant 2, kitchen freezer were not labeled with dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
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: -Toddler 1 room had Aquaphor, A&D Ointment, Resinol, Desitin in a drawer with a broken lock; -Toddler 2 had a scent plug in located in an unlocked drawer; -Varsity room had a screwdriver in an unlocked drawer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
“At time of visit four out of ten staff files were missing documentation of a current annual evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
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
“At time of visit two out of ten staff files viewed did not have documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings
“Children's coats hanging on hooks in hallway were touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-191 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food; date marking
“Previously opened food items in PreK 1, Preschool 2, Toddler 2, Discovery Preschool 1, Infant 1, Infant 2, kitchen freezer were not labeled with dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, consultant observed a two (2) month old female child asleep in a crib wearing a sleep sack with arms zipped in.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“On 7/29/2024 a staff member admitted that she pulled a 4-year old child's hair and pushed/pulled him to his cot by his hair.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, consultant observed a two (2) month old female child asleep in a crib wearing a sleep sack with arms zipped in.”
Aug 19, 2025Visit3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, consultant observed a two (2) month old female child asleep in a crib wearing a sleep sack with arms zipped in.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“On 7/29/2024 a staff member admitted that she pulled a 4-year old child's hair and pushed/pulled him to his cot by his hair.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, consultant observed a two (2) month old female child asleep in a crib wearing a sleep sack with arms zipped in.”
Jul 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline.”
Mar 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Sensory table in Toddler 2 was empty. Other sensory tables did not contain items that can be measured and poured.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-139(d) If caregivers feed children from jars, they shall discard any leftovers in the jars. Caregivers shall discard any leftovers from serving dishes
“At time of visit, staff member in Infant 1 was feeding directly from a baby food jar and then placed remainder in refrigerator for later feeding.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
- Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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
“A bottle in Infant 1 was not labeled with date and time poured.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“Infant 1 had no thermometer in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
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 as follows: Preschool 2 had teacher bags hanging on a peg within reach of children; School Age room had a teacher bag on a peg within reach.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Bathroom in Pre-K 1 had a plunger in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
Apr 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-72(2)(a) The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The center shall do the following: Obtain signed parental permission to transport prior to providing transportation for a child
“No documentation of a signed parental permission to transport form in file for one child.”
Mar 6, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor
“Drinking fountain in hallway did not rise at least two inches above the guard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Opened items in kitchen pantry and freezer did not have dates on labels.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Opened items in kitchen pantry and freezer did not have dates on labels.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-129 When to wash hands
“Children and staff did not wash hands after coming in from playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-129 When to wash hands
“Children and staff did not wash hands after coming in from playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
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 1 and 2 Rooms were missing time poured on labels.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“One employee had expired TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances
“Walls in Toddler 1 and School Age Room had chipping paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-174 Food storage containers; identified with common name of food
“Opened food items in pantry were not in airtight containers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-174 Food storage containers; identified with common name of food
“Opened food items in pantry were not in airtight containers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 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 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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) 755-2905 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?
(260) 755-2905.
Where is Kindercare Learning Center?
2008 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Castle Learning Center, 0.9 miles away.