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Service Center 2 Head Start Center
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
3637 N. Meridian Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Quick Facts
Capacity
120 children
Age Range
Three-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 803-3804
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
To be considered for Head Start, children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1st prior to September enrollment AND from families who are at or below the federal poverty income guidelines. Five-year-olds who are not eligible for public kindergarten may also be accepted. Family Development Services also welcomes children with special needs and disabilities.
Families with children up to 3 years old may be considered for Early Head Start if the family meets federal low-income guidelines and the parent is enrolled in school or employed full time.
Family Development Services does not provide transportation services. Community resources are available to assist families with transportation for the half-day program.
Families with children up to 3 years old may be considered for Early Head Start if the family meets federal low-income guidelines and the parent is enrolled in school or employed full time.
Family Development Services does not provide transportation services. Community resources are available to assist families with transportation for the half-day program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;
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 2024-04-17 |
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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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) During visit 1 staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with the division. |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
There were some items accessible to children that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked kitchenette: bottle of sanitizer tablets and 2 cans of paint. | 2023-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2023-12-13 |
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. | 2023-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Two staff members present with children have expired fingerprints on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-06 |
Diapering | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 At the time of the visit, in the bathroom in room 5, there were diapers not stored in a closed container. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-06 |
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. | 2022-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At the time of visit, there was one staff member present with children who has an expired consent form, making them unqualified (SH) |
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| Licensing 2022-12-06 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) At the time of the visit, in room 4 there was a mop and a cot in the bathroom; in room 6 there was a mop in the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
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. | 2021-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Two staff members working in classrooms with children were missing Qualified criminal background checks on file at time of visit. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In Room 3 a purse was in an unlocked file cabinet, accessible to children |
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| Licensing 2021-10-27 |
Bathrooms | 2021-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 In Room 6 restroom there was a broom and dustpan stored in the bathroom. Restroom cannot be used as storage. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-28 |
Lead caregiver qualifications | 2019-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 1 lead caregiver was missing documentation of qualifications. |
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