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Clay County Head Start

800 W Jackson St, Brazil, IN 478341.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
Call (812) 446-1103Directions

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About Clay County Head Start

Clay County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Brazil, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Clay County Head Start has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Clay County Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100830
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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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  1. Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Rest periods

      “At time of inspection, a boy in classroom 1 was found sleeping on the floor, cots had already been picked up from rest time by the teachers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

  2. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “The hand washing sinks, in both children bathrooms, are not structurally sound. When weight is being applied to the sinks, the sinks pull away from the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

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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FAQ

Questions about Clay County Head Start

Is Clay County Head Start 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 Clay County Head Start last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Clay County Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Clay County Head Start care for?

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

Does Clay County Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Clay County Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Clay County Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 446-1103 to ask.

What is Clay County Head Start's phone number?

(812) 446-1103.

Where is Clay County Head Start?

800 W Jackson St, Brazil, IN 47834. The nearest other daycare we list is Hale's Little Angels Child Care I, 0.7 miles away.

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