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Sydney S. says "Nan started watching my daughter in January 2022 while on wait-lists to get into daycare full time. My daughter is starting daycare in August so I won't...
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Rebekah L. says "Alexis has been a God send for our family and little girl. She is loving, caring and extremely reliable. Our little girl absolutely loved spending time...
Dylan S. says "After hiring Alyssa I am not too sure what that bad review was for. She explained to our family that that bad review came from a family who did not treat...
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Jeani T. says "I have known Pat for over 40 years and can attest to her skills as a nanny. She is loving, patient and kind to all children, regardless of their age. She...
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Terry P. says "This past summer I had my 2 kids (12 & 10) for 5 weeks. Since I work I needed someone to care for them while I was at work. I hired Wanda and she did an...
Care Member says "Abby was so wonderful with our three year old daughter. My daughter is super shy at first and Abby was so patient with her. Abby has excellent...
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Care Member says "Highly recommend! My 3 kids loved their time with Miss Mel, they had so much fun playing and she took great care of them when had date night! Definitely...
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Amy H. says "Tiffany is so good with my 4 boys ranging ages 1 to 11. She is always on time, a good communicator, flexible and works with us with our crazy schedule. The...
Chyna T. says "Serenity starting caring for my child when she was still in high school and my child was very young about 4 weeks when she started caring for him, I was so...
Care Member says "Afton worked at our daycare on her summer breaks during college. She worked with multiple age groups. Very dependable. Always on time and on task. Was...
Jennifer A. says "Kasey has babysat for my family for the last couple years. My kids love Kasey! Kasey watches my kids overnight while my husband and I work. She had to...
Michele K. says "Liz has been our nanny for over a year, and I can't say enough good things about her!! She is so kind and attentive, and our one and a half year old...
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Anna H. says "Julie has a patient spirit and a creative mind. She has faithfully worked with children at our church for Sunday School, Caravan and Vacation Bible School....
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Care Member says "Ryan is great! My kids loved her and we could always trust her. She’s reliable and exceeded our expectations. I could count on her to be there on time...
Child care centers in Fort Wayne, IN
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- $1500/mo
Care Member says "Miss Charlotte is wonderful with my child and I'm so thankful and blessed with her to be caring for my child"
Little Thinkers School Of Early Learning
2306 N CLINTON ST FORT WAYNE, IN
State license verified
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- $1448/mo
Shykikyla says "I have been there for 2 -3 years and at first my daughter was really behind in her speech and writing but the teachers really helped. Now she is speaking,...
Kendall L says "My children have been attending for 5 years. I have always felt safe and welcome in dropping them off every time. I know it is a good place when my...
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400 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.91/hr as of October 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.6
Recent child care reviews from local parents in Fort Wayne, IN
Child Care Providers in Fort Wayne, IN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 120 reviews of the 398 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Fort Wayne, IN
How much is child care near me in Fort Wayne, IN?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $16.91 per hour as of October 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Fort Wayne, IN?
Care.com currently has 325 child care providers near you in Fort Wayne, IN. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Fort Wayne, IN and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Fort Wayne, IN that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Fort Wayne, IN child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Fort Wayne, IN, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Fort Wayne, IN and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Fort Wayne, IN in October, 2025?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
