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Emmanuel Child Care Ministries

9909 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne IN 46816 · License #167205 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry

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Last inspected Jun 15, 2026
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
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9909 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne IN 46816 · Directions

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  • Does not accept CCDF child care assistance
23
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
24
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.0
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Jun 15, 2026 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 1, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Tub of eight diaper creams in unlocked cabinet under changing table in extra room across from infant room, accessible. Bottle of Shout laundry spray in filled laundry basket in hallway outside of infant rooms.

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Dec 1, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) · Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

    Infant caregiver did not wash hands before making a n infants bottle.

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Dec 1, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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 refrigerator read 56 degrees at consultants arrival, with filled feeding bottles present. Staff turned refrigerator down while consultant present.

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Apr 9, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-271 · Manual warewashing equipment; heaters and baskets

    Program using a residential dishwasher, not approved. Program was cited on 5/6/24 for the dishwasher. Instead of removing it, it was moved to a storage closet, still being used. Program is not approved for dishwashing of any type.

    Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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Apr 9, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-271 · Manual warewashing equipment; heaters and baskets

    Program using a residential dishwasher, not approved. Program was cited on 5/6/24 for the dishwasher. Instead of removing it, it was moved to a storage closet, still being used. Program is not approved for dishwashing of any type.

    Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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Apr 9, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) · Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean

    Crib mattress's in infant sleep room raised too high. Need to be dropped to lowest position.

    Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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Apr 9, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) · Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

    Children in toddler classroom did not wash hands before eating breakfast.

    Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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Apr 9, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Residential dishwasher that was previously unapproved was moved into a storage closet, hooked up to a utility sink, not a sanitary location.

    Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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Apr 9, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Key in door to storage closet, accessible. It's in closet say Keep Out of Reach of Children: dishsoaps, Mr. Clean, QUAT, bleach, Resolved, glasscleaner, paint.

    Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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Apr 9, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Thermometers in preschool and toddler classrooms broken, need replaced.

    Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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Nov 6, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) · Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

    Snacks provided by the program not labeled with open date in infant room or room 6.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

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Nov 6, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    No thermometers present in refrigerators in rooms 6 and 5.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

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Nov 6, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) · Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change

    Diapers loose in child cubbies in rooms 4,5,6. Also loose above changing table in restroom.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

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May 6, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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 room and toddler room refrigerator thermometers both reading at 44 degrees, need to be 41 or cooler.

    Corrected by May 6, 2024

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May 6, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) · Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

    Nine of eleven staff files reviewed have expired UP training.

    Corrected by May 24, 2024

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May 6, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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: Toddler room upstairs - QUAT spray in unlocked low cabinet, diaper cream under changing table (deterrent on door, no lock), 409 spray and laundry detergent tabs in laundry basket on floor. Open room next to 1/2's room - Aveeno diaper cream on low cubby shelf.

    Corrected by May 6, 2024

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May 6, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-128 · Hand cleaning and drying procedure

    Program installed and has been using a residential dishwasher before being approved by division for dishwashing. Residential dishwashers are prohibited. If you choose to have a dishwasher it has to be commercial and approved before use.

    Corrected by May 6, 2024

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May 6, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-128 · Hand cleaning and drying procedure

    Program installed and has been using a residential dishwasher before being approved by division for dishwashing. Residential dishwashers are prohibited. If you choose to have a dishwasher it has to be commercial and approved before use.

    Corrected by May 6, 2024

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Oct 20, 2023 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) · Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

    Caregivers did not wash hands before preparing children's lunches.

    Corrected by Oct 20, 2023

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Dec 1, 2025 inspection noted: “Tub of eight diaper creams in unlocked cabinet under changing table in extra room across from infant room, accessible. Bottle of Shout laundry spray in filled l…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 1, 2025 inspection noted: “Infant caregiver did not wash hands before making a n infants bottle.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 1, 2025 inspection noted: “Infant refrigerator read 56 degrees at consultants arrival, with filled feeding bottles present. Staff turned refrigerator down while consultant present.” — 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