Salem Head Start Center
SALEM, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address902 S. Aspen Road, Salem, IN, 47167
CitySALEM, IN 47167
CountyWASHINGTON
Phone812-849-4447
Operating details
Capacity36
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/3/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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902 S. Aspen Road, Salem, IN, 47167, SALEM, IN 47167
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/3/2024
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2024
- High risk10/3/2024
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.
1 staff member did not have a current background check and consent on file with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/4/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
A classroom was out of ratio due to one of the cargivers not having a current background check on file. Ratio was 12:1 in a mixed classroom with 3-5 year olds. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/4/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$711/month
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Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SALEM, WASHINGTON County
- Capacity: 36
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 2
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