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Southwest Church of Christ Daycare Ministry
5500 Ardmore Avenue, Fort Wayne IN 46809 · License #168879 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Contact
- Director
- Southwest Church Of Christ
- Phone
- (260) 478-7461
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 5500 Ardmore Avenue, Fort Wayne IN 46809 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
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 3-4.5-4(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 as follows: -Unlocked closet in hallway had Acrylic sealer, Durable Glass Protectant and shaving cream; -Men's bathroom had a broken, corroded faucet; -Unlocked laundry room with key in lock had Windex, bleach, sanitizer, Auto Spray refill, Lysol toilet cleaner, Resolve, Lime Away; -1-2 year old room had a Benadryl stick, Gold Bond lotion, First Aid Antibiotic Ointment in a drawer behind a deterrent; -Preschool room had batteries in a desk drawer behind a deterrent; -Pre-K room had batteries and wood glue in an unlocked desk drawer.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
- 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
During visit consultant observed staff member in 2's Room change three (3) children's diapers without washing her hands between changes.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) · Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
During visit consultant observed staff member in 2's Room did not wash three (3) children's hands after changing diapers.
- 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
During visit consultant observed staff member in 2's Room change three (3) children's diapers without sanitizing diapering table after each change.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
- Critical Health and Safety
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 by Mar 12, 2026
- 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' were accessible as follows: 1. Storage Area had sunscreen in a tub within reach of children; 2. PreK room had a bottle of sunscreen on top of a cubby, and spray bottle of cleaner on a shelf within reach; 3. Women's bathroom had Phenomenal Citrus Hospital Disinfectant Deoderant in an unlocked cabinet.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- 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
No cleaning schedule posted or being used in kitchen at time of visit.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- 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
At time of visit, a two (2) year old child was asleep directly on floor. Children must be provided a cot for sleeping.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Critical Health and Safety
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 by Jul 16, 2025
- 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
Previously opened food items were not labeled with date opened as follows: 1. Toddler room had crackers, Puff Corn (also expired); 2. Infant room had a peanut butter sandwich in refrigerator; 3. 2 1/3 to 3 1/2 year old room had unlabeled snacks in a bin; 4. Preschool room had unlabeled snacks in refrigerator; 5. Kitchen had undated items in refrigerator.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- 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
Men's bathroom had no paper towels in dispenser; roll of paper towel on top of dispenser.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
- Critical Health and Safety
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 by Mar 24, 2025
- 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' were accessible as follows: -Toddler room had bleach behind a deterrent under the sink; -Infant room had a teacher bag behind a deterrent; -1-year old room had a teacher bag behind a deterrent; -Pre-K room had Dermacil lotion, Beyond B Relief Lotion on a teacher's desk.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 19, 2026 inspection noted: “Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Unlocked closet in hallway had Acrylic sealer, Durable Glass Protectant and shaving cream;…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 19, 2026 inspection noted: “During visit consultant observed staff member in 2's Room change three (3) children's diapers without washing her hands between changes.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 19, 2026 inspection noted: “During visit consultant observed staff member in 2's Room did not wash three (3) children's hands after changing diapers.” — 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