LaGrange Head Start - Lagrange IN Licensed Center

603 North Townline Road , LaGrange IN 46761
(260) 316-0778

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Additional Information: Head Start Center; PTQ Level 3;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 125366
  • Capacity: 80
  • Age Range: Three-Six
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-12-31
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
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
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
Programs applicant 's fingerprints expired on 9/1/23.
Licensing
2023-10-02
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2023-10-05
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.
Licensing
2023-10-02
In-service staff training 2023-10-13
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)
Licensing
2023-10-02
Director qualifications 2023-10-13
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.
Licensing
2023-10-02
Staff hygiene 2023-10-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98
When breakfast was being served no staff had hair restraints or smocks on.
Licensing
2022-11-07
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2022-11-11
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.
Licensing
2022-11-07
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2022-11-11
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.
Licensing
2022-11-07
Electrical safety 2022-11-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101
Outlets uncovered throughout building
Licensing
2022-11-07
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2022-11-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
Wooden pallet present on playground with splintering wood
Licensing
2022-11-07
Building maintenance 2022-12-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Ceiling tiles throughout building with water damage
Licensing
2020-12-09
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
2 staff have expired fingerprints.
Licensing
2020-12-09
Educational equipment and materials
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63
There were some extension cords on the playground that could cause a tripping hazard.
Licensing
2020-12-09
Building maintenance
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.
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(19)
The sandbox had no cover.
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
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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