About
Crescent Avenue Weekday School is an accredited daycare and early learning program in Fort Wayne, IN, serving children ages 2–12 year-round. Offerings include full-day care, before- and after-school care, and summer programs within a Christian atmosphere. The curriculum uses the High Scope active learning approach, with individualized behavior guidance informed by Conscious Discipline. Daily activities support social development, cooperation, and confidence through structured group play and exploration.
The center maintains secure building access and an open-door policy for parents, encouraging regular family involvement. Staff members undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including T.B. tests, physicals, drug testing, local and state criminal history checks, and Child Protective Services inquiries, followed by an eight-hour orientation. Ongoing professional development includes monthly training and more than 20 hours annually, with certifications in CPR, First Aid, and detecting child abuse. Team members help maintain classroom consistency by substituting across rooms as needed.
Crescent Avenue Weekday School is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), recognized by the National Council of Recognition, a division of the Ecumenical Childcare Network, and licensed by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration – Division of Family Resources. The facility is licensed for up to 135 children and is located at 1232 Crescent Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.