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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
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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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 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 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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