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Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2
- licensed capacity
- 23
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2
Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2 is a licensed child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 23 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
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 36 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM
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
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 23 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 23 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 23 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101264
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Food and nutrition 9
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Dec 17, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
“During visit chairs in preschool room were stacked while children were awake.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
“Preschool bathroom had diapers stored open to air under changing table, and bathroom in Infant/Toddler room had diapers open to air stored on top of cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Toddler bathroom had a broom and dustpan behind door, a plunger and a toilet brush stored in a stall, diapers open to air and toys on top of cabinet; Preschool bathroom had children's pants laying on diapering table, diapers open to air, and clothing under diapering table.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(2) Centers shall not offer foods that present a choking hazard to children under three (3) years of age, including, but not limited to, the following: Hot dog rounds
“During visit two-year-old children were eating corn dogs. Hot dogs are a choking hazard and not appropriate for toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
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: -Preschool room had Desitin in two totes in unlocked cabinet, and Advanced Healing Ointment Skin Protectant in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food
“During visit kitchen staff and classroom teachers serving and assisting with lunch were not wearing aprons/smocks or hair restraints.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
Aug 19, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3-4.1-13(c) Daily Food Requirements
“Sink is located more than ten (10) feet from changing table in classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3-4.1-14(b)1 Toilet Facilities
“One wall in Continuity of Care room has a cutout for kitchen access.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3-4.1-13(c) Daily Food Requirements
“At time of visit, bumbo seats were being stored on shelves under changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-118(a) Pest Prevention
“At time of visit, only one (1) rocking chair was available in Continuity of Care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, no riding toys were available in Continuity of Care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-140(e) Toddler Feeding
“At time of visit, a large television/smart board was located in Continuity of Care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(l) Manual Dishwashing
“Electrical cords for cameras are located within reach of children in Continuity of Care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3-4.1-14(b)(1) Toilet Facilities
“Diapering table in Continuity of Care room does not have two (2) feet of sanitizable space surrounding it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
Aug 19, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3-4.1-13(c) Daily Food Requirements
“Sink is located more than ten (10) feet from changing table in classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3-4.1-14(b)1 Toilet Facilities
“One wall in Continuity of Care room has a cutout for kitchen access.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3-4.1-13(c) Daily Food Requirements
“At time of visit, bumbo seats were being stored on shelves under changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-118(a) Pest Prevention
“At time of visit, only one (1) rocking chair was available in Continuity of Care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, no riding toys were available in Continuity of Care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-140(e) Toddler Feeding
“At time of visit, a large television/smart board was located in Continuity of Care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(l) Manual Dishwashing
“Electrical cords for cameras are located within reach of children in Continuity of Care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3-4.1-14(b)(1) Toilet Facilities
“Diapering table in Continuity of Care room does not have two (2) feet of sanitizable space surrounding it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
Dec 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) 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: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
“Program reported to DCS but not to licensing division that an allegation of abuse or neglect had been issued by a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
Nov 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“Temperature at hand washing sink in children's bathroom measured at 145.2 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“Temperature at hand washing sink in children's bathroom measured at 145.2 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Bathroom had a children's book and paper towels open to air on top of a cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 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: 3-5 year old room had Scrubs Medaphere Plus Disinfecting Wipes on a cart and hydrogen peroxide, neosporin, and sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet. Bathroom in 2 year old classroom had Diversey Crew Restroom Floor and Surface non-acid disinfecting cleaner in the cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
Apr 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible in younger children's bathroom - Lysol wipes on top of low cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-117(d) The center shall post instructions for proper manual dish washing in the kitchen if dishes are washed and sanitized manually
“No posting for proper manual dish washing available in kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 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
“Freezer in kitchen had no thermometer available for daily monitoring.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2024Inspection4 rules 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).
“At 9:15 the three-five year old classroom had a ratio of 12:1. The second adult on site was in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“at 9:15 the ratio in the three-five year old classroom was 12:1. Ratio for three year olds is 10:1”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-118 Pest prevention
“During the inspection, ants were found on kitchen countertop near the sink and by the microwave”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-79(e) Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained for all food served to children
“Spaghetti and meatballs were made for lunch at 9:15. They were placed in the microwave to be stored until lunch at 12:15.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-118 Pest prevention
“Ants were present in the office/ child testing room. In the kitchen the sink, kitchen cabinets, and refridgerator, had ants on their surfaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation
“Assistant director stated she left the center to pick up a child from preschool, leaving only one adult present. Assistant director stated that only one staff opens the building and the next staff does not arrive until 8:00 am”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 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.
“There were no consent forms for JH or AD submitted to the state. AD is not listed as on staff listing.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“a 27m old child was grouped together with children over three years old. The maximum group size for two year olds is ten children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
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).
“At arrival children were in both the two year old classroom and the three-five year old classroom with no adults present. One adult was in the bathroom and the other was at the front door.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“At arrival the ratio in the two year old classroom was 2:0 and the preschool classroom was 14:0. After children woke up, the program combined the classrooms for a ratio of 17:2. The rato for two year olds is 5:1. Assistant Director was also the cook, so during meal times the ratio was 17:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
“JH is under the age of 18 and no High School Diploma is present in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
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.
“There were no fingerprints completed for JH. Unable to determine if AD has fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2
Is Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2 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 Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2 last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2 care for?
23, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 418-7368 to ask.
What is Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2's phone number?
(260) 418-7368.
Where is Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2?
2811 Mccormick Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. The nearest other daycare we list is First Redeemed by the Blood Ministries, 0.2 miles away.