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Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2
2811 McCormick Ave, Fort Wayne IN 46802 · License #800558 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Davetta Chambers
- Phone
- (260) 418-7368
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 2811 McCormick Ave, Fort Wayne IN 46802 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 23 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- 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' were accessible as follows: -Preschool room had Desitin in two totes in unlocked cabinet, and Advanced Healing Ointment Skin Protectant in an unlocked cabinet.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(2) · Centers shall not offer foods that present a choking hazard to children under three (3) years of age, including, but not limited to, the following: Hot dog rounds
During visit two-year-old children were eating corn dogs. Hot dogs are a choking hazard and not appropriate for toddlers.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Toddler bathroom had a broom and dustpan behind door, a plunger and a toilet brush stored in a stall, diapers open to air and toys on top of cabinet; Preschool bathroom had children's pants laying on diapering table, diapers open to air, and clothing under diapering table.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) · Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
During visit chairs in preschool room were stacked while children were awake.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) · Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food
During visit kitchen staff and classroom teachers serving and assisting with lunch were not wearing aprons/smocks or hair restraints.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-146 · Food labels
Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-146 · Food labels
Previously opened food items that were not labeled with date opened were in refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) · The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
Preschool bathroom had diapers stored open to air under changing table, and bathroom in Infant/Toddler room had diapers open to air stored on top of cabinet.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
3-4.1-13(c) · Daily Food Requirements
At time of visit, bumbo seats were being stored on shelves under changing table.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) · Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At time of visit, no riding toys were available in Continuity of Care room.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
- Violation
3-4.1-13(c) · Daily Food Requirements
Sink is located more than ten (10) feet from changing table in classroom.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
- Violation
3-4.1-14(b)(1) · Toilet Facilities
Diapering table in Continuity of Care room does not have two (2) feet of sanitizable space surrounding it.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
- Violation
3-4.1-14(b)1 · Toilet Facilities
One wall in Continuity of Care room has a cutout for kitchen access.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-140(e) · Toddler Feeding
At time of visit, a large television/smart board was located in Continuity of Care room.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(l) · Manual Dishwashing
Electrical cords for cameras are located within reach of children in Continuity of Care room.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-118(a) · Pest Prevention
At time of visit, only one (1) rocking chair was available in Continuity of Care room.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) · The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
Program reported to DCS but not to licensing division that an allegation of abuse or neglect had been issued by a parent.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2024
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-342 · Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
Temperature at hand washing sink in children's bathroom measured at 145.2 degrees.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom had a children's book and paper towels open to air on top of a cabinet.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 17, 2025 inspection noted: “Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Preschool room had Desitin in two totes in unlocked cabinet, and Advanced Healing Oin…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 17, 2025 inspection noted: “During visit two-year-old children were eating corn dogs. Hot dogs are a choking hazard and not appropriate for toddlers.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 17, 2025 inspection noted: “Toddler bathroom had a broom and dustpan behind door, a plunger and a toilet brush stored in a stall, diapers open to air and toys on top of cabinet; Preschool…” — 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