Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne
11627 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
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Pine Hills Learning Place
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About Pine Hills Learning Place
Pine Hills Learning Place 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 pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 39 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Capacity
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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
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Pine Hills Church), Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum (preschool) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (taken to school and picked up on school's bus or one of Pine Hills Learning Place's buses) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pine Hills Learning Place has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Pine Hills Learning Place
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99426-A
Summary
39 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 39 visits · 49 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 17
- Safety and hazards 13
- Background checks 11
- Food and nutrition 5
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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Sep 3, 2026Inspection2 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
“On the preschool playground exposed tarp/garden cloth underneath the mulch is a tripping hazard. On the toddler playground there is a crack on the top of the toy box.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Sep 3, 2026Inspection2 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
“On the preschool playground exposed tarp/garden cloth underneath the mulch is a tripping hazard. On the toddler playground there is a crack on the top of the toy box.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Jun 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Jun 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2026Inspection9 rules 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
“Infant snack items in Chickadees room were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 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
“Playful Pandas, Tigers, Friendly Frogs, Lions, and Preschool 4 did not have diaper changing procedure posted by diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 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
“At time of visit four (4) staff members working with children had expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 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 in Friendly Frogs had clothes and packs of diapers stored in a basket beside diapering table and a child's sweatshirt on top of diapering table; Lions had a broom and dustpan stored in bathroom. Bathroom in Preschool 2 had open shelves with towels and diapers stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 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: -PS-1 had Equate hand soap under sink behind a deterrent, and shaving cream on top of a shelf; -Lions had shaving cream and a teacher bag in an unlocked cabinet; -Exit near school age area had two large containers of Sherwin Williams Pro Industrial Semi-Gloss Paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Freezer in Chickadees room containing frozen breast milk did not have a thermometer available for daily monitoring.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
Feb 18, 2026Inspection9 rules 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
“Infant snack items in Chickadees room were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 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
“Playful Pandas, Tigers, Friendly Frogs, Lions, and Preschool 4 did not have diaper changing procedure posted by diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 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
“At time of visit four (4) staff members working with children had expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 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 in Friendly Frogs had clothes and packs of diapers stored in a basket beside diapering table and a child's sweatshirt on top of diapering table; Lions had a broom and dustpan stored in bathroom. Bathroom in Preschool 2 had open shelves with towels and diapers stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 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: -PS-1 had Equate hand soap under sink behind a deterrent, and shaving cream on top of a shelf; -Lions had shaving cream and a teacher bag in an unlocked cabinet; -Exit near school age area had two large containers of Sherwin Williams Pro Industrial Semi-Gloss Paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Freezer in Chickadees room containing frozen breast milk did not have a thermometer available for daily monitoring.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
Show 35 earlier visits
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2025Inspection5 rules 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
“At time of visit, Darling Ducks Room had a bottle that was not labeled with date or time poured, and several containers of baby food that were not labeled with date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -PS-5 Room had a tub of multiple sunscreen bottles, tubes, etc and a bottle of Off Smooth & Dry Bug Spray stored in bathroom in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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
“At time of visit, Lions Room had a broom, dust pan, and mop stored in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
Jul 3, 2025Inspection5 rules 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
“At time of visit, Darling Ducks Room had a bottle that was not labeled with date or time poured, and several containers of baby food that were not labeled with date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -PS-5 Room had a tub of multiple sunscreen bottles, tubes, etc and a bottle of Off Smooth & Dry Bug Spray stored in bathroom in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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
“At time of visit, Lions Room had a broom, dust pan, and mop stored in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“At time of visit six out of ten child files had immunizations that were not current.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 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
“At time of visit, four staff members had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“At time of visit six out of ten child files had immunizations that were not current.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 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
“At time of visit, four staff members had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
- Sep 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 22, 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
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible as follows: PS-4 bathroom had a broken cabinet door with diaper wipes, Beadreaux's Butt Paste, Aveeno Exzema Treatment, Triple Paste, A&D.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 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
“Toilet plunger stored in Terrific Tigers bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
Aug 22, 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
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible as follows: PS-4 bathroom had a broken cabinet door with diaper wipes, Beadreaux's Butt Paste, Aveeno Exzema Treatment, Triple Paste, A&D.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 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
“Toilet plunger stored in Terrific Tigers bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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 currently working with children had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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
“Pile of loose 2x4 boards on the larger playground in children's play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
Mar 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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 currently working with children had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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
“Pile of loose 2x4 boards on the larger playground in children's play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Inspection21 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
“Items in bathroom are not cleanable and sanitizable: Lions bathroom had paper chains and diapers not in containers; Frogs bathroom had diapers open to air, not in containers. Bathroom in Tigers room and in upstairs boy's bathroom have floor tiles that are broken and not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 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 had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
“Grime and grease buildup observed on kitchen stove.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 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 had expired fingerprints.”
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 marked "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children as follows: Ducks had Oxivar TB spray under sink; PK-3 room had aquaphor, vaseline accessible in children's cubbies; School age area had expo spray and baby wipes accessible. Lions room had a cord hanging low where child could pull it off. Floor lamps cannot used (fall hazard). Pedestal in PK-3 is a tipping hazard. Stage in school age area has open floor lights and outlets that are not covered and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 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
“Individual belongings touching in Frogs room, PS-5 room, and PS-4 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-154 Fish
“Fish tank lid is required to be on tank and water to be inaccessible to children. Lid did not fit over tank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-154 Fish
“Fish tank lid is required to be on tank and water to be inaccessible to children. Lid did not fit over tank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
“Grime and grease buildup observed on kitchen stove.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
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
“During visit consultant observed kitchen staff handling food with no hair restraints.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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 in bathrooms are not cleanable and sanitizable: Lions bathroom had paper chains and diapers not in containers; Frogs bathroom had diapers open to air, not in containers. Bathroom in Tigers room and in upstairs boy's bathroom have floor tiles that are broken and not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 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
“Fish tank lid is required to be on tank and water to be inaccessible to children. Lid did not fit over tank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 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
“Individual belongings touching in Frogs room, PS-5 room and PS-4 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
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
“During visit consultant observed kitchen staff handling food with no hair restraints.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Inspection21 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
“Items in bathroom are not cleanable and sanitizable: Lions bathroom had paper chains and diapers not in containers; Frogs bathroom had diapers open to air, not in containers. Bathroom in Tigers room and in upstairs boy's bathroom have floor tiles that are broken and not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 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 had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
“Grime and grease buildup observed on kitchen stove.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 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 had expired fingerprints.”
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 marked "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children as follows: Ducks had Oxivar TB spray under sink; PK-3 room had aquaphor, vaseline accessible in children's cubbies; School age area had expo spray and baby wipes accessible. Lions room had a cord hanging low where child could pull it off. Floor lamps cannot used (fall hazard). Pedestal in PK-3 is a tipping hazard. Stage in school age area has open floor lights and outlets that are not covered and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 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
“Individual belongings touching in Frogs room, PS-5 room, and PS-4 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-154 Fish
“Fish tank lid is required to be on tank and water to be inaccessible to children. Lid did not fit over tank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-154 Fish
“Fish tank lid is required to be on tank and water to be inaccessible to children. Lid did not fit over tank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
“Grime and grease buildup observed on kitchen stove.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
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
“During visit consultant observed kitchen staff handling food with no hair restraints.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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 in bathrooms are not cleanable and sanitizable: Lions bathroom had paper chains and diapers not in containers; Frogs bathroom had diapers open to air, not in containers. Bathroom in Tigers room and in upstairs boy's bathroom have floor tiles that are broken and not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 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
“Fish tank lid is required to be on tank and water to be inaccessible to children. Lid did not fit over tank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 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
“Individual belongings touching in Frogs room, PS-5 room and PS-4 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
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
“During visit consultant observed kitchen staff handling food with no hair restraints.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“program out of compliance with ccdf discipline standards (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Oct 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
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 Pine Hills Learning Place
Is Pine Hills Learning Place licensed?
Yes. Pine Hills Learning Place is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Pine Hills Learning Place last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 39 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pine Hills Learning Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 16 of 39 visits in the last 3 years; 45 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.
Does Pine Hills Learning Place accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pine Hills Learning Place'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 Pine Hills Learning Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 637-3197 to ask.
What is Pine Hills Learning Place's phone number?
(260) 637-3197.
Where is Pine Hills Learning Place?
11331 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne, 0.2 miles away.