A New Dawn Daycare, Inc.

SELLERSBURG, INLicensed CenterLicensed

1.7based on state inspection data
Capacity173
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address302 Hunter Station Rd., Sellersburg, IN, 47172

CitySELLERSBURG, IN 47172

CountyCLARK

Phone812-246-3494

Operating details

Capacity173

License dateJanuary 22, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium13
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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302 Hunter Station Rd., Sellersburg, IN, 47172, SELLERSBURG, IN 47172

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2026

  • High10
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium13
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4705/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Pre K classroom was out of ratio before the older chidlren left for school with 1 caregiver with 14 children, the correct ratio is 1 caregiver with 13 children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 4703/25/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    12 school age children were outside with a caregiver that was not qualified due to not having a background check on file, this created a ratio of 0:12, when it should be 1:20. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 4703/25/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-53 — Rest periods

    Children cannot have blakents over their heads while napping. 2 children in the Pre K room had blakets over their faces. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 4703/25/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-78(a) — The center shall provide meals and snacks that meet dietary requirements in accordance with the division guidelines

    3 school age children had sack lunches. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 4703/25/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    12 school age children were outside with a caregiver that was not qualified due to not having a background check on file. Only caregivers with background checks count for supervision. Pre K teacher was not able to supervise all chidlren during nap time due to sitting in an area were all children couldn't be observed while napping. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. High risk3/25/2026

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    One caregiver did not have a background check on file with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 47012/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    Observed bleach in unlocked cabinet under the diaper pad in the 2 year old classroom. Wipes were accessible in bathroom in 3 year old classroom. School age classroom had shaving cream and dawn dish soap accessible. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/5/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 47012/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-58 — Basic schedule of activities

    Schedule not posted in 3's, 2's and infant rooms. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/8/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 47012/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications

    Program doesn't currently have a qualified director onsite. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/12/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 47012/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items

    Multiple required posted items are missing from classrooms. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/8/2026
  5. Medium riskStandard 47012/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-64 — Television

    School age children were observed to be watching a movie during nap time. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/6/2026
  6. Medium riskStandard 47012/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans

    Program does not currently have lesson plans available moving to a new curriculum soon. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  7. Medium riskStandard 47011/26/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) — Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director

    Program does not currently have a qualified director. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/16/2026
  8. High riskStandard 47011/26/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Upon arrival consultant observed the Pre K classroom to not be supervised by a qualified caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/16/2026
  9. High riskStandard 47011/26/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Upon arrival consultant observed the Pre K classroom to be out of ratio with 0 qualified caregivers with 11 children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/16/2026
  10. High riskStandard 47010/22/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    The Pre K classroom 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 6 children aged 4-5 and the required ratio for that age group is 1 to 12. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/16/2026
  11. Medium riskStandard 47010/22/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-53 — Rest periods

    Observed lighting to not be adequate in the three year old room during naptime. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/22/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    Observed containers of laundry detergent labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the school age room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  13. Medium riskStandard 47010/22/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications

    Program does not currently have a qualified director onsite. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/16/2026
  14. High riskStandard 47010/22/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for SS. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/16/2026
  15. Medium riskStandard 47010/22/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-53 — Rest periods

    Observed cots to be closer than 2 feet in the three year old classroom during naptime. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  16. Medium risk10/20/2025

    No standard description available

    Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/3/2025
  17. Medium riskStandard 4709/24/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications

    Program does not currently have a qualified director onsite. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/16/2026
  18. High risk9/24/2025

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    One staff member did not have a background check on file with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/16/2026
  19. High riskStandard 4709/24/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Ratio was 5:0 due to a staff member not having a background check on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/15/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: SELLERSBURG, CLARK County
  • Capacity: 173
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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