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Home › IN › Fort Wayne › Pine Hills Learning Place
11331 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne IN 46845 · License #166345 · Center · Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) · Discipline
A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
program out of compliance with ccdf discipline standards (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)
Disposition: 11/6/2023
program out of compliance with CCDF discipline policy requirements (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)
Disposition: 11/6/2023
Program out of compliance with CCDF discipline requirements (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)
Disposition: 7/13/2023
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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
Playful Pandas, Tigers, Friendly Frogs, Lions, and Preschool 4 did not have diaper changing procedure posted by diapering area.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
At time of visit four (4) staff members working with children had expired fingerprints on file with the division.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 snack items in Chickadees room were not labeled with date opened.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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' were accessible as follows: -PS-1 had Equate hand soap under sink behind a deterrent, and shaving cream on top of a shelf; -Lions had shaving cream and a teacher bag in an unlocked cabinet; -Exit near school age area had two large containers of Sherwin Williams Pro Industrial Semi-Gloss Paint.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) · A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Freezer in Chickadees room containing frozen breast milk did not have a thermometer available for daily monitoring.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Bathroom in Friendly Frogs had clothes and packs of diapers stored in a basket beside diapering table and a child's sweatshirt on top of diapering table; Lions had a broom and dustpan stored in bathroom. Bathroom in Preschool 2 had open shelves with towels and diapers stored.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 · Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) · All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) · Sanitation Standards
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) · A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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' were accessible as follows: -PS-5 Room had a tub of multiple sunscreen bottles, tubes, etc and a bottle of Off Smooth & Dry Bug Spray stored in bathroom in an unlocked cabinet.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
At time of visit, Lions Room had a broom, dust pan, and mop stored in bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
At time of visit, Darling Ducks Room had a bottle that was not labeled with date or time poured, and several containers of baby food that were not labeled with date.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 · Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
At time of visit, four staff members had expired fingerprints.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 · Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) · The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
At time of visit six out of ten child files had immunizations that were not current.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Toilet plunger stored in Terrific Tigers bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) · A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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" were accessible as follows: PS-4 bathroom had a broken cabinet door with diaper wipes, Beadreaux's Butt Paste, Aveeno Exzema Treatment, Triple Paste, A&D.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) · Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 currently working with children had expired fingerprints.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 · Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Pile of loose 2x4 boards on the larger playground in children's play area.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
During visit consultant observed kitchen staff handling food with no hair restraints.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Items in bathroom are not cleanable and sanitizable: Lions bathroom had paper chains and diapers not in containers; Frogs bathroom had diapers open to air, not in containers. Bathroom in Tigers room and in upstairs boy's bathroom have floor tiles that are broken and not sanitizable.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 had expired fingerprints.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 had expired fingerprints.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 · Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
410 IAC 7-24-389 · Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-389 · Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
During visit consultant observed kitchen staff handling food with no hair restraints.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 · Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Individual belongings touching in Frogs room, PS-5 room, and PS-4 room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 marked "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children as follows: Ducks had Oxivar TB spray under sink; PK-3 room had aquaphor, vaseline accessible in children's cubbies; School age area had expo spray and baby wipes accessible. Lions room had a cord hanging low where child could pull it off. Floor lamps cannot used (fall hazard). Pedestal in PK-3 is a tipping hazard. Stage in school age area has open floor lights and outlets that are not covered and accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Grime and grease buildup observed on kitchen stove.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-389 · Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-389 · Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Trash cans in kitchen did not have lids.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Individual belongings touching in Frogs room, PS-5 room and PS-4 room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 · Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Fish tank lid is required to be on tank and water to be inaccessible to children. Lid did not fit over tank.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Grime and grease buildup observed on kitchen stove.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Items in bathrooms are not cleanable and sanitizable: Lions bathroom had paper chains and diapers not in containers; Frogs bathroom had diapers open to air, not in containers. Bathroom in Tigers room and in upstairs boy's bathroom have floor tiles that are broken and not sanitizable.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-154 · Fish
Fish tank lid is required to be on tank and water to be inaccessible to children. Lid did not fit over tank.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-154 · Fish
Fish tank lid is required to be on tank and water to be inaccessible to children. Lid did not fit over tank.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) · Discipline
A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.