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Loving Heart's Children Ministry, Inc.

2807 East State Street, Fort Wayne IN 46806 · License #168247 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry

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Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
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2807 East State Street, Fort Wayne IN 46806 · Directions

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  • Does not accept CCDF child care assistance
19
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
5
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
20
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Feb 12, 2026 — 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

    Baseboard in cafeteria has fallen off, needs replaced. Two plungers and toilet brush in bathroom - not sanitizable.

    Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

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Jan 23, 2026 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 26, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    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 of two caregivers onsite does not have fingerprints on file with the division.

    Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

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Jul 18, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-239 · Equipment, utensils, and linens

    Dirty dishes, three large pots not from today's food preparation, sitting in dishwashing sink with cold water in them.

    Corrected by Jul 28, 2025

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Jul 18, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    410 IAC 7-24-239 · Equipment, utensils, and linens

    Dirty dishes, three large pots not from today's food preparation, sitting in dishwashing sink with cold water in them.

    Corrected by Jul 28, 2025

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Jul 18, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) · The operator of a child care ministry 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 caregiver present with children does not have complete Safe Sleep training, has completed Module 1 but needs to take Module 2.

    Corrected by Jul 28, 2025

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Jul 18, 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

    Doorway to kitchen open, adult medication (ozempic) in refrigerator on door, accessible to children.

    Corrected by Jul 28, 2025

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Jan 27, 2025 — 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 not in tightly covered sanitized containers, not sanitary.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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Jan 27, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) · An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

    Staff first aid trainings expired on 1/11/25, need documentation of current training.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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Jan 27, 2025 — 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

    Food not labeled with opening dates. (cheeseballs, baby formula, baby cereal)

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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Jan 27, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Water temperature 68.9, needs to be 100-120.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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Jan 27, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Staff serving snack not wearing hair restraint or smock/apron.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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Jul 10, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) · The operator of a child care ministry 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.

    Caregiver needs to complete Safe Sleep training.

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

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Feb 15, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    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 present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.

    Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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Feb 15, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    All childrens coats and backpacks were piled on a table together, not separate.

    Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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Feb 15, 2024 — 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

    Two of two cribs have soiled, loose fitting sheets.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

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Feb 15, 2024 — 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

    One of two crib mattresses ripped all the way down the middle, needs replaced.

    Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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Feb 15, 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

    Opened containers of baby formula mix and cereal do not have opened date on them.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

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Aug 25, 2023 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) · The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

    One staff present did not have fingerprint or consent on file, unqualified. (FJ)

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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Aug 25, 2023 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    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 present did not have fingerprint or consent on file, unqualified. (FJ)

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 12, 2026 inspection noted: “Baseboard in cafeteria has fallen off, needs replaced. Two plungers and toilet brush in bathroom - not sanitizable.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Sep 26, 2025 inspection noted: “One of two caregivers onsite does not have fingerprints on file with the division.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 18, 2025 inspection noted: “Dirty dishes, three large pots not from today's food preparation, sitting in dishwashing sink with cold water in them.” — 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