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Brightpoint Head Start on Anthony

7910 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne IN 46816 · License #527614 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 99 childrenAges 3 yr – 5 yr4-Star programLast inspected May 13, 2026
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Director
Deanna Backman
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Address
7910 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne IN 46816 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Three-Five (99)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 99 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
14
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
May 13, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) · Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children

    In room two unlocked door leading to the staff work room, present was(goo gone, fire proof solution. An additional door in room 2 leading to the other side of the building in the unlocked kitchen under the sink present was bleach. In the share space there was a supplies closet open and unlocked present spray paint, bleach, pine sol. In the staff women's unlocked bathroom in an unlocked closet present were liquid drain cleaner, tilt adhesive putty, wood paint finsh, under the sink present was pine quat and comet. In the enterance of the preschool behind the greeters cabinet present was Germ-x all item labeled present had harmful or fatal if swallowed accessible to children .

    Corrected by May 16, 2026

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May 13, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) · The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

    In the hallway by the santurary there was an unlocked closet that had tools and a boxcutter accessible to children.

    Corrected by May 16, 2026

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May 13, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116(h) · Counter surfaces shall be smooth, free from breaks or chips, and sealed to the wall

    In the children's girl bathroom the sinks seals are cracked.

    Corrected by May 16, 2026

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Mar 26, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) · Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation

    Room 4 did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified caregiver with 15 children and the required ratio for that age group is 1:11.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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Mar 26, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) · Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    Miracle H and Azora S have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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Aug 15, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 15, 2025 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 30, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 28, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) · The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children

    Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Teacher bag on top of cubby in Room 4.

    Corrected by May 28, 2025

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May 28, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Apr 22, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) · All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test

    No documentation of high school diploma or equivalency in one out of ten staff files (DF).

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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Apr 22, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire

    No documentation of physical exam available in staff file for one out of ten files reviewed (DF).

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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Apr 22, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency

    No documentation of emergency contacts in two out of ten files reviewed (LB and AM).

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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Apr 22, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) · A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed

    No documentation of drug test results for one out of ten staff files reviewed (DF).

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 13, 2026 inspection noted: “In room two unlocked door leading to the staff work room, present was(goo gone, fire proof solution. An additional door in room 2 leading to the other side of t…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 13, 2026 inspection noted: “In the hallway by the santurary there was an unlocked closet that had tools and a boxcutter accessible to children.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 13, 2026 inspection noted: “In the children's girl bathroom the sinks seals are cracked.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error