Loving Heart's Children Ministry, Inc.
2807 EAST STATE STREET, FORT WAYNE, IN 46806Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 38% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Baseboard in cafeteria has fallen off, needs replaced. Two plungers and toilet brush in bathroom - not sanitizable.
Sep 26, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- The Child Care Ministry Must Do the Following: Conduct a Criminal History Check
One of two caregivers onsite does not have fingerprints on file with the division.
Jul 18, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Doorway to kitchen open, adult medication (ozempic) in refrigerator on door, accessible to children.
- Equipment
Equipment, utensils, and linens Dirty dishes, three large pots not from today's food preparation, sitting in dishwashing sink with cold water in them.
- Equipment
Equipment, utensils, and linens Dirty dishes, three large pots not from today's food preparation, sitting in dishwashing sink with cold water in them.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0
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