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A New Dawn Daycare

302 Hunter Station Rd., Sellersburg, IN 471722.9· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
173
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$100

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About A New Dawn Daycare

A New Dawn Daycare is a licensed child care center in Sellersburg, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 173 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $100 to $250.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 62 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
173 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open Monday thru Friday 6 AM until 6 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifePotty training: We start potty-training with your assistance at home
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2010
Licensed capacity173 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

A New Dawn Daycare lists weekly tuition from $100 to $250.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Fours and Fives (effective February 1, 2026)$190
Infants (effective February 1, 2026)$250
School-Agers during school breaks (effective February 1, 2026)$175
School-Agers during school year (effective February 1, 2026)$100
Threes (effective February 1, 2026)$200
Toddlers (effective February 1, 2026)$225
Showing 6 of 7 · Show all 7
Twos (effective February 1, 2026)$215
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for A New Dawn Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
173 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100173
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 13 visits · 62 rules in all · 61 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 16
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Background checks 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Food and nutrition 5
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 3

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 14 visits
  1. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

  3. Mar 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

  4. Dec 30, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans

      “Program does not currently have lesson plans available moving to a new curriculum soon.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications

      “Program doesn't currently have a qualified director onsite.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-58 Basic schedule of activities

      “Schedule not posted in 3's, 2's and infant rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-64 Television

      “School age children were observed to be watching a movie during nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Posted items

      “Multiple required posted items are missing from classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

  5. Nov 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  6. Oct 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications

      “Program does not currently have a qualified director onsite.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Rest periods

      “Observed lighting to not be adequate in the three year old room during naptime.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for SS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Rest periods

      “Observed cots to be closer than 2 feet in the three year old classroom during naptime.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

  7. Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

  8. Sep 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications

      “Program does not currently have a qualified director onsite.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Background checks

      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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  9. Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “Two caregivers were onsite that did not have background checks on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Observed two classrooms to be out of ratio due to staff not having background checks on file. The 3's classroom was 6:0 and the 2-3's classroom was 7:0.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

  10. Jun 12, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Observed staff belongings behind a child deterrent in the 2 and 1/2 classroom; staff purse on the floor in the 3's classroom; and spray cleaner in the 2 year old classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications

      “Center does not currently have a qualified director onsite.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Background checks

      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.

      “Observed two staff members to not have current background checks on file and two caregivers to not have a background on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation

      “Observed staff files to not be in compliance with division requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Observed multiple classrooms to have a broom stored in them: 2's, 2 and 1/2's, and toddlers classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Observed the following classrooms to be out of ratio due to staff not having a background check: 2 and 1/2 classroom was 5:0; 4-5's classroom was 14:1; Toddler classroom was 4:0; Infant classroom was 6:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake

      “Observed chairs stacked while children are awake in the following classrooms: 2's classroom and school age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. May 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Children were not being supervised by staff with a background check in the infant, toddler, twos, threes, and four/fives classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Observed items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible: Twos- disenfectant spray under diaper pad. School Age-Sun lotion on shelf in middle of the classroom with the exit to the playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Observed the following classrooms with ratio issues due to staff not having a current background check on file with the division: Infants 5:1, Toddlers 4:0, Twos 5:0, Two and a half 4:0 Threes 8:0, Four-Fives 10:0.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Background checks

      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.

      “4 staff members did not have a current background on check file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Non sanitizable items were being stored in the 2 year old class (christmas tree and toy desk) and the toddler classroom (broom and rug)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Indoor furnishings

      “Observed stacked chairs while children were awake in the school age room, 4/5s classroom and toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Other rules

      470 IAC 3-4.7-9(c) The center shall provide access to personnel from other state agencies or other persons who provide inspections at the request of the division

      “Staff files were not accessible during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

  2. Apr 10, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “Sink in the 4-5 year old classroom is broken and not sealed to the wall, dusty hvac vents throughout different rooms and bathrooms, wall damage to the right of the exit door in the 2 year old room, and cot closet in the 4-5 year old room needs painted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Observed items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible: Toddlers-wipes and diaper cream behind magent detterent under sink/diaper pad. Twos-glass cleaner, disenfectant spray under diaper pad/sink and caregivers belongings. Threes-hand sanitizer on shelf, staff belongings on the floor. School Age-Sun lotion on shelf in middle of the classroom with the exit to the playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage

      “Observed bottles being prepared in the infant classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

    • Background checks

      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.

      “9 staff members did not have a current background on check file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Non sanitizable items were being stored in the 2 year old class, 3 year old class, and toddler classroom; some of the items stored was decorations, art supplies, clothes, and toys.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Observed the following classrooms with ratio issues due to staff not having a background check on file with the division: Infants 5:0, Toddlers 5:0, Twos 10:0, Threes 8:0, Four-Fives 14:0.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Children were not being supervised by staff with a background check in the infant, toddler, twos, threes, and four-fives classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Indoor furnishings

      “Observed stacked chairs while children were awake in the school age room and threes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025

    • Other rules

      470 IAC 3-4.7-9(c) The center shall provide access to personnel from other state agencies or other persons who provide inspections at the request of the division

      “Staff files were not accessible during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

  3. Jun 18, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Child/Staff ratios were not in compliance in the following rooms: Infant 8:0; Toddlers 5:0; School Age 20:0; 2 year old room 14:0; 4-5 year old room 12:0; and the 3 year old room 10:0 due to staff not having a current NCH check and consent on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children

      “Observed cleaning supplies under handsinks in multiple classrooms behind a deterent. A childproof deterent does not count as a lock. Observed sunblock labeled as "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the 4-5 classroom in a cubbie, observed cleaning sanitizer accessible to children in the school age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “Observed the building to be in need of the following building maintenance: hole in wall in school age 1 room, wall around water fouintain in school age room, crack in corners of the walls in the 2 year old room that has made a gap between where the walls meet, trim along the floor in the 3 year old room, and paint throughout the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Children were not being supervised by a qualified caregiver in the following classrooms: Infant, Toddler, School Age 2, 2 year old class, 3 year old class, 4-5 year old class.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-191 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food; date marking

      “Observed food being stored in the kitchen that was opened and did not have a date of when it was opened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-191 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food; date marking

      “Observed food being stored in the kitchen that was opened and did not have a date of when it was opened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety

      “Observed outlets to be missing outlet covers in multiple classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

      “Observed the freezer and refrigerator to be missing thermometers. Observed food in pantry not being stored 6" off of the floor. Any food or drinks, even in containers/boxes must be stored 6" above the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-131 Infant/Toddler Equipment; General

      “Observed the couch in the toddler room to be ripped and not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-128 Infant/toddler room furnishings; general

      “Observed electrical cords accessible to children in these classrooms: 3 year old class and 4-5 year old class.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

    • Background checks

      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.

      “Observed 8 staff present that did not have a current NCH check and consent on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Indoor furnishings

      “Observed chairs stacked in the school age classroom while children were present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

  4. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is A New Dawn Daycare licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A New Dawn Daycare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A New Dawn Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 62 rules across 12 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 61 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A New Dawn Daycare care for?

173, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does A New Dawn Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A New Dawn Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A New Dawn Daycare cost?

Weekly tuition from $100 to $250, as it lists it.

What is A New Dawn Daycare's phone number?

(812) 246-3494.

Where is A New Dawn Daycare?

302 Hunter Station Rd., Sellersburg, IN 47172. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's Connection Child Care Center and Preschool, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).