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Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool
Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool is a licensed home daycare in Fort Branch, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #26-0565
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Background checks 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 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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- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“Consent/Background check missing for 1 household member at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“10 month old sleeping behind closed door at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“Physical for 1 household member does not meet Division's requirements at time of visit. *Send documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“Drug test results missing for 1 household member at time of visit. *Send documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
May 7, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“5 month old sleeping on blankets and mattress in pack in play with mobile attached, burp cloth draped over side and note attached in familyroom at time of visit.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“Physical missing for 1 household member present at time of visit. *Send documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival, 11 children present with 1 caregiver outside on porch and 1 5 month old infant sleeping inside in pack in play in familyroom at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“Drug test results missing for 1 household member present at time of visit. *Send documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
“TB results expired for 1 caregiver present and missing for 1 household member present at time of visit. *Send documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“Fingerprint receipt missing for 1 household member present at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“Background check/Consent missing for 1 household member present at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“5 month old sleeping on blankets and mattress in pack in play with mobile attached, burp cloth draped over side and note attached in familyroom at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“Upon arrival, 11 children present with 1 caregiver outside on porch and 1 5 month old infant sleeping inside in pack in play in familyroom at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“5 month old sleeping on blankets and mattress in pack in play with mobile attached, burp cloth draped over side and note attached in familyroom at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025Visit10 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“5 month old sleeping on blankets and mattress in pack in play with mobile attached, burp cloth draped over side and note attached in familyroom at time of visit.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“Physical missing for 1 household member present at time of visit. *Send documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival, 11 children present with 1 caregiver outside on porch and 1 5 month old infant sleeping inside in pack in play in familyroom at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“Drug test results missing for 1 household member present at time of visit. *Send documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
“TB results expired for 1 caregiver present and missing for 1 household member present at time of visit. *Send documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“Fingerprint receipt missing for 1 household member present at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“Background check/Consent missing for 1 household member present at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“5 month old sleeping on blankets and mattress in pack in play with mobile attached, burp cloth draped over side and note attached in familyroom at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“Upon arrival, 11 children present with 1 caregiver outside on porch and 1 5 month old infant sleeping inside in pack in play in familyroom at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“5 month old sleeping on blankets and mattress in pack in play with mobile attached, burp cloth draped over side and note attached in familyroom at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
- Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool
Is Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool 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 Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 753-3380 to ask.
What is Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool's phone number?
(812) 753-3380.
Where is Dickman Daycare & Teddy Bear Preschool?
Fort Branch, IN 47648. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.