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Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program
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About
About Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program
Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program is a child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entryOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten; before/after school and summer for Kindergarten through Grade 5
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten; before/after school and summer for Kindergarten through Grade 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Praise Lutheran Church (Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod)), Play-based |
| Curriculum | Enduring Faith, Pocket of Preschool, Kimochis |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secure entry |
| Discounts | 10% discount for Praise Lutheran members |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99553-A
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 30 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 21
- Safety and hazards 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“In the infant room, infant children sleeping in cribs with hanging tags.”
- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Silver bathroom had diapers in trash can with no lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
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' were accessible as follows: -Sanctuary large motor area had hand sanitizer on a desk in an unlocked closet; -Blue room had Desitin in a cubby in the open diaper cubby area; -Purple room had Disinfectant wipes in a lower cabinet with a broken lock, and cleaning supplies including Quat and disinfectant wipes in an unlocked upper cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
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
“-Bathroom by Rainbow/School Age room had a plunger stored inside. -Blue room had a Kroger bag hanging on the door handle inside bathroom containing an open can of infant formula and clothing items.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Food trash in Rainbow and Purple rooms trash cans not covered with a tight fitting lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“At time of visit consultant observed staff did not wash each child's hands after diaper changes. This is a repeat citation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
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
“Kitchen refrigerator and dry goods areas had previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“At time of visit consultant observed staff in Red/Infant room did not wash hands after every diaper change. This is a repeat citation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
Jun 30, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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' were accessible as follows: -Purple Room had an unlocked cabinet with children's Tylenol, Infant Ibuprofen, Infant Motrin drops, Children's Benadryl; and an unlocked cabinet with Clorox wipes, Quat, Palmolive Dish Soap, table/counter cleaner; -Orange Room had a sanitizer spray bottle on the sink; and an unlocked cabinet with Ala's Totally Awesome Cleaning Vinegar, shaving cream, Wizard Air Refresher. -Green Room was not being used but had an unlocked door containing tools, paint, and a ladder. -Two classrooms had tall fans sitting on tables that could fall over.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“At time of visit, consultant observed staff in Orange Room did not sanitize diapering table between three diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Consultant observed three children in Orange Room not washing hands after diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Staff in Orange Room was observed changing diapers for three children, with no handwashing after each one.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
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
“Gold, Full-Time Pre-K, and School Age Rooms had plungers in bathrooms. Orange Room had a sweatshirt hanging on bathroom door and a block on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 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
“Infant Room had Unlabeled sippy cups in refrigerator. Spouts of cups were also not covered. Purple Room had unlabeled snacks in cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“Cribs in Infant Room were not placed three feet apart. According to Infant Room staff, they try to put them head to foot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
Jan 2, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
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
“Bathroom in Gold room had plunger and a chair with a cloth seat and back. Bathroom in Blue room had toilet paper stored on top of holder. Bathroom used for Red Room had broom and dustpan, plunger, mop, swiffer mop, and a chair with a cloth seat and back. Bathroom in Silver room had toilet paper stored on back of toilet and a Walmart bag with flour stored on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Children in Gold room did not wash hands before sitting down for afternoon snack.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Staff in Gold Room did not wash hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Kitchen trash can did not have a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Kitchen trash can did not have a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 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
“Previously opened food items in kitchen refrigerator and dry goods area were not labeled with opened date. Bag of snack foods stored on floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
“Manual dishwashing procedure was not posted in kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
“Manual dishwashing procedure was not posted in kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
Jul 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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
“Highchair being used on top of counter in Lavender Room very unsafe. Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of Children' accessible as follows: Orange Room had diaper wipes, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, A&D Ointment and [name] Eater Stain Spray under unlocked changing table; Green Room had a teacher bag in a cubby; Purple Room had a teacher bag hanging in a cubby and shaving gel in an unlocked cabinet; Silver Room had a teacher bag hanging on the door; Blue Room had a teacher bag hanging in a cubby with medication inside and sunscreen in a cubby.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Green Room had towels in a wire basket on diapering table; Yellow Room had a chair stored on the diapering table.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 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
“Gold Room had books in the bathroom. Silver Room had a plunger in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
Mar 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Children's shoes stored on changing table in Yellow Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 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
“Items that cannot be sanitized stored in bathrooms: Green room had a broom in bathroom; Gold bathroom had a broom, swiffer, books and a cloth chair; Big Blue room had a broom stored; Red room had a plunger stored in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 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
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children: Baby Blue room had cleaning spray bottles and Lysol spray in unlocked changing table cabinet; School Age Room had Lysol wipes accessible to children; School age bathroom had a plug in deoderizer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program
Is Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program licensed?
Yes. Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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.
What are Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program'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 Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 490-9529 to ask.
What is Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program's phone number?
(260) 490-9529.
Where is Little Praisers Infant & Early Learning Program?
1115 West Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Castle Learning Center, 1.3 miles away.