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LaGrange Head Start
Lagrange, IN
· Lagrange County
603 North Townline Road,
Lagrange, IN 46761
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
Three-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (260) 316-0778
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
125366
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
Head Start began in 1965. The program is designed to foster healthy development in low-income children. Programs deliver a range of services, responsive and appropriate to each child’s and each family’s heritage and experience that encompass all aspects of a child’s development and learning. Every program must meet the needs of the federal Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable regulations.
It is the goal of Head Start to ensure that children begin school ready to learn. Activities are directed toward the skill and knowledge domains and domain elements.
Fully incorporating children with disabilities is a required element of the Head Start program. This initiative is beneficial to all involved, children with and without disabilities, parents and staff.
Family and community partnerships recognize the vital contributions made by parents and community members. Both groups are involved in the operation, governance and the evaluation of the Head Start program. In the area of program management and operation, there is strong focus on delivering high-quality child development services to children for low- income families.
It is the goal of Head Start to ensure that children begin school ready to learn. Activities are directed toward the skill and knowledge domains and domain elements.
Fully incorporating children with disabilities is a required element of the Head Start program. This initiative is beneficial to all involved, children with and without disabilities, parents and staff.
Family and community partnerships recognize the vital contributions made by parents and community members. Both groups are involved in the operation, governance and the evaluation of the Head Start program. In the area of program management and operation, there is strong focus on delivering high-quality child development services to children for low- income families.
Additional Information:
Head Start Center; PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM-2:45 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM-2:45 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM-2:45 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM-2:45 PM
- Friday8:00 AM-2:45 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 |
Aquarium in Room 4 does not have a tight fitting lid or screen to prohibit children from sticking hands into tank. Aquarium in lobby area also had mineral build up that needs to be removed. | 2025-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-65(6) Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions: The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium |
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| Licensing 2025-10-23 |
Boys bathroom in Room 4 had a plunger stored beside toilet. | 2025-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2025-10-23 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Room 1 had shaving cream in a cabinet behind a broken lock; Clorox Fraganzia, dish soap, Wizard air fresh, anti-bacterial hand wipes, and comet with bleach under the sink behind a deterrent; -Room 4 had Watco clear lacquer in an unlocked cabinet. | 2025-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-12-19 |
Classroom 1 and Hallway bathrooms had toilet paper stored on partial wall stall dividers. | 2024-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2024-12-19 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible to children as follows: Unlocked janitor's closet had bleach, Liquid Fire Drain Cleaner, Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner, VoBan, Fabuloso cleaner, Array Ultimate Sanitizer. | 2024-12-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-12-19 |
Ceiling tiles in Classroom 1 have water stains. | 2025-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2024-12-19 |
Program failed to report to licensing that due to a leaking roof a classroom was deemed unsafe and closed for repair. | 2025-01-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-10(c) The center must report any of the conditions listed in subsection (a) to the division as soon as the children have been removed to safety or sent home |
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| Licensing 2023-10-02 |
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. | 2023-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Programs applicant 's fingerprints expired on 9/1/23. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-02 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 The staff resource room door was wide open, and a paper cutter is accessible on a low table. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-02 |
In-service staff training | 2023-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 Staff does not all have 12 in-service hours recorded for last 12 months. (required trainings do not count towards hours) |
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| Licensing 2023-10-02 |
Director qualifications | 2023-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 There is no director on site. Program considers Pam Covell director, but her office is located in Fremont location. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-02 |
When breakfast was being served no staff had hair restraints or smocks on. | 2023-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene |
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| Licensing 2022-11-07 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Preschool 1 with teacher purses and shaving cream stored acessible within reach in unlocked cabinets. Handsoap labeled Keep out of reach of Children acessible at sink in classroom. Air freshener can labeled "Keep out of reach of children" acessible in children's hallway bathroom. Teacher resource room unlocked with laundry soap/detergent and teacher shears acessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-07 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Plungers stored in Preschool 1 bathroom and children's hallway bathroom. Paper towels and child's pull up stored open to air in hallway bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-07 |
Electrical safety | 2022-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Outlets uncovered throughout building |
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| Licensing 2022-11-07 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Wooden pallet present on playground with splintering wood |
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| Licensing 2022-11-07 |
Building maintenance | 2022-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Ceiling tiles throughout building with water damage |
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| Licensing 2020-12-09 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 2 staff have expired fingerprints. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-09 |
Educational equipment and materials | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 There were some extension cords on the playground that could cause a tripping hazard. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-09 |
Building maintenance | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 There were 2 water-stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area that need to be replaced. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Sand, used as play space or ground cover, shall be covered when not in use or raked daily before use | 2020-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(19) The sandbox had no cover. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: The name of the director and name of the person in charge in the directors absence | 2019-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(2) No posting of director and who is in charge in director absence. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
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 | 2020-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Not all staff had docume ntation of a physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2020-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 1 staff was missing TB test results, 1 was missing a physical, and 1 was missing documentation of educational qualifications. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2020-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Not all staff had documentation of child abuse training. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: In-service training | 2020-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(8) Not all staff had documentation of 12 hours of annual in-service training on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: All early childhood professionals who were employed as a caregiver prior to December 1, 1985, are exempt from the specific educational requirements for this position provided that his or her position continues as an early childhood professional at that child care center | 2020-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(5) Not all staff had documentation of educational qualifications. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation | 2019-12-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2(c) The license for the facility expires in 14 days, and we have not received a renewal application as of 12-16-19. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
Building maintenance | 2019-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 There were a few water-stained ceiling tiles in the back classroom. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2020-01-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Not all staff had TB test results on file. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-18 |
Garbage and refuse | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109 In one of the classrooms, there was a trash can in the bathroom that contained food waste, but didn't have a tight-fitting lid. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-18 |
Bathrooms | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Several of the sinks in the classroom have cracked caulking and will need to be resealed to the wall. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-18 |
Building maintenance | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 In the dining area, there was a water-stained ceiling tile that needs to be replaced. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-18 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Several classrooms had cleaning chemicals being stored behind child safety latches. These are only a deterrent and aren't considered a lock, so these items will need to be put somewhere that is either inaccessible to the children or in a locked cabinet. |
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