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ICAP New Castle Head Start
New Castle, IN
· Henry County
329 S 5th St,
New Castle, IN 47362
Quick Facts
Capacity
180 children
Age Range
Three-Five
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 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
ICAP New Castle Head Start is a Licensed Center in New Castle IN, with a maximum capacity of 180 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Three-Five. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:15 AM-2:15 PM.
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:15 AM-2:15 PM
- Tuesday8:15 AM-2:15 PM
- Wednesday8:15 AM-2:15 PM
- Thursday8:15 AM-2:15 PM
- Friday8:15 AM-2:15 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 2025-10-23 |
On child is missing documentation of a Physical exam in their file. | 2025-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| Licensing 2025-10-23 |
Three staff are missing current Child Abuse Prevention training in their files. | 2025-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually |
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| Licensing 2025-10-23 |
Three staff are missing documentation of Universal Precautions training in their files. | 2025-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood |
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| Licensing 2025-10-23 |
Two staff are missing Health & Safety Modules 1-3 in their files. | 2025-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(d) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety |
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| Licensing 2025-10-23 |
M.R. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. (Expired on 7-22-25) | 2025-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2025-10-23 |
One child is missing documentation of Immunizations in their file. | 2025-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. |
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| Licensing 2025-04-28 |
The provider does not have current documentation of a criminal history check for volunteers B.N., G.M., M.P. & M.D. (all expired on 4/7/25). | 2025-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police |
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| Licensing 2023-10-03 |
Six staff missing documentation of physical examination. | 2023-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-10-03 |
Three staff missing documentation of drug screen test results with MRO name. | 2023-10-20 |
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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 2023-10-03 |
Two staff missing documentation of current First Aid Training. | 2023-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute |
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| Licensing 2023-10-03 |
Three staff missing documentation of TB skin test results. | 2023-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) 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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually |
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| Licensing 2023-10-03 |
Two staff missing documentation of annual Child Abuse Training. | 2023-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually |
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| Licensing 2023-10-03 |
Four staff missing documentation of Orientation training. | 2023-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(2) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Orientation of newly employed child caregivers |
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| Licensing 2023-10-03 |
One child missing documentation of birth certificate. | 2023-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) 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: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age |
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| Licensing 2023-10-03 |
Seven children missing documentation of physical examination. | 2023-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date |
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| Licensing 2023-10-03 |
Three staff missing emergency contact information. | 2023-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-42 Emergency Information File |
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| Licensing 2023-10-03 |
Three staff missing documentation of High School Diploma or equivalent. | 2023-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test |
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