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Fort Wayne, IN 46808 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Matthew's House Child Care Ministry
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About Matthew's House Child Care Ministry
Matthew's House Child Care Ministry is a child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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State record
Inspection reports for Matthew's House Child Care Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99659-A
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Food and nutrition 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 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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Aug 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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
“PC has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check, expired 6/20/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding
“Vended food included ranch dressing, was left out, not refrigerated upon arrival or during consultant's time at program. No thermometer in 1's refrigerator, with bottles present, can't verify temp is 41 degrees or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding
“Vended food included ranch dressing, was left out, not refrigerated upon arrival or during consultant's time at program. No thermometer in 1's refrigerator, with bottles present, can't verify temp is 41 degrees or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Vending food temp log not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
Jan 5, 2026Inspection2 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 Rooms 8/9 had a plunger stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 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: -Room 8/9 had A&D ointment, and Desitin on a shelf; -Lysol spray on a cubby outside Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Jul 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 in 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 year old room did not wash child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Three bottles in Infant Room refrigerator were not labeled with date and time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Inspection3 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' accessible as follows: -1 1/2 year old room had Lysol spray under the sink in an unlocked cabinet; -Young 1 year olds had a bleach spray bottle on edge of counter; -Bathroom had Triple Paste, Desitin, Resinol within reach in a low shelf; -Jr. Preschool room had shaving cream and Alloy shave gel in an open cabinet; -Preschool room had hand sanitizer on a shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
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 working with children had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 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
“Bathroom had a broom and dust pan stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Program had no log to record food temperatures for vended foods. Temperatures must be recorded to verify that all foods are received at 135° F or higher or for cold foods 41° F or less.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 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
“Room 8 bathroom had a broom and dustpan in bathroom. All items in bathroom must be sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 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 as follows: Room 5 had Lysol wipes and Lysol spray, and aquaphor; Pre-K room had hand sanitizer accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
Oct 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“staff N.P on the premises working with the children by herself with no consent form or fingerprints approved”
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
“staff N.P on the premises working with the children by herself with no consent form or fingerprints approved”
Sep 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with CCDF discipline policy requirements (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
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FAQ
Questions about Matthew's House Child Care Ministry
Is Matthew's House Child Care Ministry licensed?
Yes. Matthew's House Child Care Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Matthew's House Child Care Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Matthew's House Child Care Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Matthew's House Child Care Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Matthew's House Child Care Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 471-4699 to ask.
What is Matthew's House Child Care Ministry's phone number?
(260) 471-4699.
Where is Matthew's House Child Care Ministry?
2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. The nearest other daycare we list is Cool Kids Childcare and Learning Enviroment, 0.8 miles away.