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Pike Plaza Head Start and Early Head Start
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
5520 W 38th St,
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Quick Facts
Capacity
151 children
Age Range
Infant-Five
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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
Pike Plaza Head Start and Early Head Start is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 151 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Five. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM-5:30 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 2026-09-11 |
Classroom 1 did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 18 children aged 3-4 years old. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present.” | 2026-09-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2026-09-11 |
Classroom 6 did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregivers with 17 children aged 3-4years and the required ratio for that age group is 1:11. Classroom 1 did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 18 children aged 3-4 years old nd the required ratio for that age group is 1:11. | 2026-09-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2026-09-11 |
4 staff members, T.W, S.A., D.R., & D.L had expired fingerprints and no new consent forms on file with the agency. | 2026-09-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(2) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: (2) Report to the division any: (A) police investigations; (B) arrests; and (C) criminal convictions; of which the applicant is aware regarding the applicant or an employee or volunteer described in subdivision (1). An applicant shall require an individual described in subdivision (1) to apply for a national criminal history background check before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer and every three (3) years thereafter that the individual is continuously employed or allowed to volunteer. |
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| Licensing 2025-11-12 |
Within staff files, 9 staff members with expired child abuse and neglect training. | 2025-11-17 |
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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 2025-11-12 |
Within staff files, 9 staff members with expired universal precautions training. | 2025-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH |
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| Licensing 2023-10-19 |
Four staff members missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH |
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| Licensing 2023-10-19 |
In Classroom 2, there was one carton of apple juice and two cartons of milk opened but not labeled with date of opening. In the kitchen, there was a container of diced apples not dated. | 2023-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2023-10-19 |
Three staff members missing documentation of First Aid training. | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(5) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Written records of current certification of first aid training shall be maintained at the child care center for at least three (3) years |
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| Licensing 2023-10-19 |
One staff member missing documentation of current TB test. | 2023-11-17 |
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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 2022-10-04 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) At time of visit, in the bathroom in Classroom 6 there were items unrelated to toileting: a plunger and a cot. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-17 |
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 | 2021-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) One staff member with expired TB test results; no updated annual TB test results on file for that staff member |
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| Licensing 2021-11-05 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2021-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 In the bathroom sink in Room 1 the water temperature did not reach 100 degrees F. Highest reading was 75.2 degrees F.In the bathroom sink in Room 7 the water temperature was over 120 degrees F. Highest temperature reached was 135.3 degrees F. (Water temperature should be between 100-120 degrees F) |
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| Licensing 2020-12-07 |
The infant and toddler outdoor play space must be separate from that of older children | 2021-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131(i) No seperate playground space present for use by the EHS classroom children. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-24 |
Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file | 2019-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) 8 children's records missing signed parent consent for emergency medical treatment |
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| Licensing 2019-10-24 |
Lead caregiver qualifications | 2019-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 1 lead caregiver missing documentation of meeting lead caregiver qualifications or being enrolled in a program to meet lead caregiver qualifications. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2018-12-17 |
Diapers | 2018-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Classroom #1: fabric protectant spray & shaving foam, both labelled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in unlocked cabinets.Classroom #2: Sanitizing solution accessible to children in cabinet. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-17 |
Building maintenance | 2019-01-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Classroom 1: partitions of cubbies unfinished and not sanitizable |
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