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Richmond Community Schools - Early Head Start
Richmond, IN
· Wayne County
1900 South L Street,
Richmond, IN 47374
Quick Facts
Capacity
32 children
Age Range
Three-Five
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 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
Richmond Community Schools - Early Head Start is a Licensed Center in Richmond IN, with a maximum capacity of 32 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three-Five. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Friday8:00 AM-2:30 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 2026-09-08 |
Two year old child in Room 3 was not sleeping, caregivers telling her to sit a bit longer, that we are staying on our cots. This was after 2:00, naptime began at 12:35. Child needs to be given quiet activity after 30 minutes of rest if she is awake and active. | 2026-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(f) After thirty (30) minutes, caregivers shall provide supervised alternate activities for nonsleeping children |
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| Licensing 2026-09-08 |
Daily temperatures of vended food records were not available onsite for review. | 2026-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-43(2) If applicable, the center shall have the following records available for review: The daily temperature of vendor delivered potentially hazardous food |
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| Licensing 2026-09-08 |
Of eight classroom caregivers, only one had documentation of current certification in pediatric CPR. All classrooms serve infants and toddlers, all caregivers need to be certified. | 2026-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate |
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| Licensing 2026-09-08 |
Of eight classroom caregivers, only one had documentation of current certification in pediatric first aid. | 2026-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid |
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| Licensing 2026-02-18 |
Staff file for employee let go from employmet last month was not availabe on site. | 2026-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-46 The center shall maintain personnel and childrens records on grounds for a minimum of one (1) year after the end of service or care |
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| Licensing 2026-02-18 |
One staff member present with children has expired prints on file with the division, expired 6/23/23. Staff member went for prints on 1/20/26, but a consent was not submitted. | 2026-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2026-02-18 |
Items accessible to children that are hazardous or marked Keep Out of Reach of Children: Room 2 - Two teacher purses in unlocked cabinet, Room 4 - disinfectant spray under bathroom sink in unlocked cabinet, Room 3 - Teacher purse hanging in diaper area, not locked | 2026-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2026-02-18 |
Program self reported an incident in room C4 that occurred on 1/23/26. A staff member did not not use positive discipline to correct child that was rolling off his cot. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54(a) Caregivers shall use positive discipline |
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| Licensing 2026-02-18 |
Program self reported an incident in room C4 that occurred on 1/23/26. A staff member used corporal punishment to reposition child that was rolling off his cot. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(1) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Inflict corporal punishment in any manner upon a childs body |
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| Licensing 2025-12-17 |
There is no climbing equipment in rooms C1 or C2, and 2 year olds were present. | 2026-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(f) Children two (2) years of age shall have small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area |
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| Licensing 2025-12-17 |
Bottles in C1 and C2 not labeled correctly. Bottles must have child's name, date of preparation, and time of preparation. | 2025-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured |
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| Licensing 2025-12-17 |
Food waste and dirty diapers in rooms C1 and C2 not in covered trash can. Lid must be on trash can. | 2025-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal |
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| Licensing 2025-12-17 |
Items accessible to children: C1: adult purse and aspirin in unlocked cabinet, seven bottles of hand sanitizer in unlocked cabinet, C3: Hand sanitizer in cubby outside of room, bleach and dish soap under sink, tube of toothpaste on top of towel dispenser in bathroom, C4: Clorox wipes on top of low mini refrigerator, hand soap under sink. | 2025-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
20. A provider shall maintain a written age appropriate discipline policy | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 20 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
7. At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 7 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
37. Provider shall maintain a written policy on requiring an individual to report any criminal convictions to the provider. | 2024-04-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 37 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
27. A provider shall provide to all emplyees and volunteers of the provider written material provided by the Bureau of Child Care in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect. | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 27 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
24. A provider, all employees and volunteers must have Child Abuse Prevention and Detection training. | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 24 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
15. Tobacco and Substance Policy | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 15 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
13. Have documentation of a drug test & result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s). | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 13 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
10. Fire Arms, ammunition, and other weapons, Poisons, chemicals, bleach, and cleaning materials are inacceible | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 10 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
25. All employees and volunteers must receive orientation prior to beginning work or volunteer activities. | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 25 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
26. A provider must maintain all records of required trainings and ensure they are available to the inspector. | 2024-03-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 26 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-02-02 |
5. Have an intradermal tuberculosis test | 2024-04-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 5 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-02-16 |
20. A provider shall maintain a written age appropriate discipline policy | 2023-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 20 No NonCompliances Cited |
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