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Smiling Faces Daycare Academy
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About Smiling Faces Daycare Academy
Smiling Faces Daycare Academy is a licensed home daycare in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (260) 580-5767 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Smiling Faces Daycare Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #02-26201
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 41 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safe sleep 4
- Background checks 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee 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.
“During a CCDf follow up inspection , the CCDF policy consultant notice that an infant( 3months) sleeping in a chair.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“Upon arrival one staff was present with nine children. Five children was left outside while two children came to the door with the staff and a school age child was left in a room sleeping which cause the program to be out of out of supervision.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival one staff was present with nine children. Five children was left outside while two children came to the door with the staff and a school age child was left in a room sleeping which cause the program to be out of ratio.”
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee 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.
“During a CCDf follow up inspection , the CCDF policy consultant notice that an infant( 3months) sleeping in a chair.”
Jul 7, 2026Visit4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee 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.
“During a CCDf follow up inspection , the CCDF policy consultant notice that an infant( 3months) sleeping in a chair.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“Upon arrival one staff was present with nine children. Five children was left outside while two children came to the door with the staff and a school age child was left in a room sleeping which cause the program to be out of out of supervision.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival one staff was present with nine children. Five children was left outside while two children came to the door with the staff and a school age child was left in a room sleeping which cause the program to be out of ratio.”
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee 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.
“During a CCDf follow up inspection , the CCDF policy consultant notice that an infant( 3months) sleeping in a chair.”
- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee 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 staff on the premises with three children present does not have documentation/file to verfiy safe sleep trainings were completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“One staff present with three children present on the premises does not have a submitted/qualified status background check to be counted in ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“Staff on the premises does not have a completed consent form in the system.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“One staff present with three children present on the premises does not have a submitted/qualified status background check to be counted in supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“No documentation/file for staff on the premises has completed a drug screen.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“The staff on the premises does not have a completed background check(fingerprints) in the system.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“No documentation/file for staff on the premises that an annual universal precautions, No documentation/file for staff on premises that has completed CPR and first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home
“No documentation that the local fire department was notified.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
“In the infant room on the changing table an open top of A&D ointment and Aquaphor cream. In the bathroom in an unlocked cabinet instant hand sanitizer, in the unlocked cabinet above the toliet rubbing alcolol, petroleum jelly, baby magic baby lotion VO5 hair conditioner, on the sink hand soap. At the bottom of the stairs leading to the fenced outdoors in a half closet instant hand sanitizer and round up garden spray, all that states keep out of reach of children, were within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families
“Staff on the premises does not have documentation/file to verify that all training has been completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Jul 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival there were 11 children with one being under the age of 3 with one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“Upon arrival there were 11 children with one being under the age of 3 with one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
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May 16, 2024Inspection25 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“No documentation in file of a drug screen for two staff that was on the premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone
“No documentation of phone numbers displayed in the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee 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 of of three staff does not have documentation that safe sleep training was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities
“No documentation of a legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“Expired universal precautions training documentation for all three staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“There were two staff on the premises that does not have documentation of a physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
“Through out the home , In the infant room lotion and diaper cream in a basket, in the purple room there was hand sanitizer on the book shelf and a purse of a staff left out on the chair, in the bathroom there was lysol spray in the tub and cleaning products under a unlocked sink that there were many cleaning items and materials, in the unlocked cabniet above the toliet there were hand soap, vaseline, and rubbing alcohol. In the kitchen there was disinfectant wipes, dish soap and medication on the counter. All items was accessible and within reach of children that all states keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“No documentation of quarterly fire drill logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(n) Caregiver shall not permit trash, flammable, and combustible materials, including, but not limited to, paper and rags to accumulate upon the premises
“In the backyard there was an lawn mower and a gas can that has flammable, and combustible materials within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets
“Missing outlet protective coverings in the front room in the infant room and in the kitchen under the table were the children eat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child
“No documentation of a signed enrollment form for the all sixteen child enrolled in the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(o) Direct child care providers shall store flammable liquids in tightly sealed, marked containers appropriate to the type of liquid being stored. Direct child care providers shall store no more than five (5) gallons of flammable liquids at any one (1) time in buildings used for child care and shall store all flammable liquids, lighters, and matches in an area inaccessible to children or in an approved fire cabinet
“There was a gas can accessible to the children in the backyard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Outside in the backyard play area, the ramp has two loose wooden boards and nails hanging out the side of the frame when going outside. In the bathroom there is a missing covering over the vent located on the floor that causes endangerment and safety issue of the children when in these areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency
“No evidence of an written plan for evacuation displayed in the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home
“No documenation of the following, the names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home in all sixteen children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure
“No documentation of conducted fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission for a class II home.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home
“No documentation of a written copy of the discipline/suspension expulsion policy of the child care home in all sixteen children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“No documentation of a birth certification for one child that does not have a file on the premises. .”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families
“One out of three staff does not have documention that the 12 required annual training was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home
“No notification documentation to the fire department.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.
“No documentation of immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child
“No documentation of a complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child for all sixteen children's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities
“No documentation of written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities in all sixteen children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
“Two staff have expired documentation/ new staff does not have documentation of an annual mantoux tuberculin.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1) Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools
“On the basement wall leadge leading to the outside play area ,there was garden shears, that was within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Smiling Faces Daycare Academy
Is Smiling Faces Daycare Academy 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 Smiling Faces Daycare Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smiling Faces Daycare Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Smiling Faces Daycare Academy care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smiling Faces Daycare Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smiling Faces Daycare Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (260) 580-5767 to confirm.
How much does Smiling Faces Daycare Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 580-5767 to ask.
What is Smiling Faces Daycare Academy's phone number?
(260) 580-5767.
Where is Smiling Faces Daycare Academy?
Fort Wayne, IN 46806. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.