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Area Five Agency On Aging & Community Services Inc Head Start Preschool
Rochester, IN
· Fulton County
515 E 9th Street,
Rochester, IN 46975
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
Three-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Aug 14, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Area Five Agency On Aging & Community Services Inc Head Start Preschool is a Licensed Center in Rochester IN, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three-Six. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-03-05 |
Orientation topics/dates was not available in staff files | 2025-03-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided |
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| Licensing 2025-03-05 |
New director was hired in September of 2024, division was not notified of director change | 2025-03-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(10) The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Employment of a new director |
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| Licensing 2025-03-05 |
Drug tests on file for staff do not include MRO information listed on results | 2025-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed |
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| Licensing 2025-03-05 |
Program does not currently have a qualified director | 2025-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director |
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| Licensing 2025-03-05 |
A bag located on the floor of the classroom contained medication bottles accessible to children | 2025-04-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom |
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| Licensing 2025-03-05 |
One staff file missing documentation of a high school diploma | 2025-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-13 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2023-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Two staff members working on site without compelted background checks. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-13 |
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number | 2023-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) Employer's address, work hours and phone number not documented one one child's enrollemnt form. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-13 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Two staff members missing physical form in file |
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| Licensing 2019-02-14 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Rug in activity room is curling up on the sides, and is not secured to the floor.Vent in classroom restroom needs to be cleaned. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-14 |
In-service staff training | 2019-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 2 staff with expired CPR certificates in files. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-14 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2019-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 All staff missing annual consent forms for 2017 and 2018.3 staff missing physcials from files.3 staff missing drug test results in files.2 staff missing diploma from files.2 staff missing employment application from files. |
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