Princeton Head Start
PRINCETON, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address402 North Ford Street, Princeton, IN, 47670
CountyGIBSON
Phone812-385-8305
Operating details
Capacity40
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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402 North Ford Street, Princeton, IN, 47670, PRINCETON, IN 47670
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/30/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 47010/30/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
2 boxes of pear fruit cups are being stored directly on the floor of the storage closet. All food must be stored 6 inches off the floor. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/31/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47010/30/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(i)(3) — Staff shall take the following steps to maintain the child care center: Sanitize toys, furniture, and other equipment used by children, weekly and when they become soiled or contaminated
The vinyl on the book bench in P1 is worn through to the white under part of the vinyl making it unsanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/5/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47010/30/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-101(b) — The center shall cover electrical outlets or otherwise make them shockproof in all areas accessible by children
The outlet cover in the "Jack and Jill" bathroom is missing 1 outlet cover on the outlet that is next to the children's sink. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/30/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: PRINCETON, GIBSON County
- Capacity: 40
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 2
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