Early Childhood Alliance
2125 Beacon St, Fort Wayne, IN
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Loving Heart's Children Ministry is a child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
Cost
Loving Heart's Children Ministry has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
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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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
“Baseboard in cafeteria has fallen off, needs replaced. Two plungers and toilet brush in bathroom - not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One of two caregivers onsite does not have fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-239 Equipment, utensils, and linens
“Dirty dishes, three large pots not from today's food preparation, sitting in dishwashing sink with cold water in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
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
“Doorway to kitchen open, adult medication (ozempic) in refrigerator on door, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
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.
“One caregiver present with children does not have complete Safe Sleep training, has completed Module 1 but needs to take Module 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-239 Equipment, utensils, and linens
“Dirty dishes, three large pots not from today's food preparation, sitting in dishwashing sink with cold water in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 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
“Food not labeled with opening dates. (cheeseballs, baby formula, baby cereal)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Staff first aid trainings expired on 1/11/25, need documentation of current training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Staff serving snack not wearing hair restraint or smock/apron.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 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
“Water temperature 68.9, needs to be 100-120.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 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
“Diapers not in tightly covered sanitized containers, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
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.
“Caregiver needs to complete Safe Sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
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
“One of two crib mattresses ripped all the way down the middle, needs replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One staff member present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
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
“Two of two cribs have soiled, loose fitting sheets.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“All childrens coats and backpacks were piled on a table together, not separate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
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
“Opened containers of baby formula mix and cereal do not have opened date on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Loving Heart's Children Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 203-2022 to ask.
(260) 203-2022.
2807 East State Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46806. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Childhood Alliance, 0.1 miles away.