Area Five Agency On Aging & Community Services Inc Head Start Preschool
ROCHESTER, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address515 E 9th Street, Rochester, IN, 46975
CountyFULTON
Phone574-223-4994
Operating details
Capacity30
License dateAugust 14, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium5
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Location
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515 E 9th Street, Rochester, IN, 46975, ROCHESTER, IN 46975
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: 3/5/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 4703/5/2025
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 3/5/2025 - High riskStandard 4703/5/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) — Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom
A bag located on the floor of the classroom contained medication bottles accessible to children (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/30/2025 - Medium riskStandard 33/5/2025
3-4.7-1(24) (1) — All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
One staff file missing documentation of a high school diploma Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/3/2025 - Medium risk3/5/2025
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
Drug tests on file for staff do not include MRO information listed on results Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4703/5/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
Orientation topics/dates was not available in staff files Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/7/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4703/5/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(10) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Employment of a new director
New director was hired in September of 2024, division was not notified of director change Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/7/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$711/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ROCHESTER, FULTON County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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