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Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
1130 South Kappes Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46221
Quick Facts
Capacity
161 children
Age Range
Toddler-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 803-9576
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
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
- Monday8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM-5:00 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 2025-12-10 |
At time of inspection there was an unlocked maintenance closet with items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inside | 2025-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2024-11-13 |
Within Staff files one staff member missing drug test read by medical review officer. | 2024-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed |
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| Licensing 2024-01-29 |
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. | 2024-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit, two caregivers present with expired fingerprints. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-29 |
Diapering | 2024-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 At time of visit, Purple and Orange classrooms' restrooms had open diapers sitting on toilet paper dispensers. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-29 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2024-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) At time of visit, Broom set and mop sweeper were stored in the Blue classroom's restroom. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-29 |
At time of visit, unlocked door to resource room had a large purse bag open that contained aluterol and other medication bottle accessible to children. | 2024-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88 Medication |
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| Licensing 2024-01-29 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2024-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of visit, Staff lounge was unlocked and brutab solution on counter accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-29 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of visit, in Orange room, there were two pairs of adult scissors on counter, within reach of children. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-29 |
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 | 2023-01-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) At time of visit, there were 4 staff members who did not have current TB tests on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-29 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) At time of visit, in Violet room, there was a plunger in the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-06 |
The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children. | 2021-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) In 5 of the 6 open classrooms, the water temperature at the handwashing sinks registered over 120 degrees F:Blue Room: 122.3 degrees FYellow Room: 120.1 degrees FOrange Room: 126 degrees FCanary Room: 120.8 degrees FViolet Room: 121 degrees F.Water temperature in handwashing sinks must be between 100 and 120 degrees F. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-06 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2021-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) In Red Room a swiffer broom was stored in the bathroom. Not considered sanitizeable.In Orange Room a plunger was stored in the bathroom. Not considered sanitizeable |
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| Licensing 2018-11-26 |
Building maintenance | 2018-12-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Purple, Green, Canary, Violet, Red, Yellow and Blue rooms: classroom sink backsplashes need caulking, Dirt and mildew found between sinks and backsplash.Canary & Violet rooms: cabinets under classroom sinks dirty and not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-26 |
Lead caregiver qualifications | 2018-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 1 lead teacher missing documentation of BA degree in ECE. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-26 |
Caregivers shall sanitize the pad and table when they become soiled and at the end of each day | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(p) EHS Red room & EHS Yellow room: changing stands had dirt particles under pads. |
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