"Little Tots"
New Castle, IN 47362 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Icap New Castle Head Start is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Icap New Castle Head Start has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(d) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
“Two staff are missing Health & Safety Modules 1-3 in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“Three staff are missing current Child Abuse Prevention training in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“Three staff are missing documentation of Universal Precautions training in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“M.R. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. (Expired on 7-22-25)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“One child is missing documentation of Immunizations in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
“On child is missing documentation of a Physical exam in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
“The provider does not have current documentation of a criminal history check for volunteers B.N., G.M., M.P. & M.D. (all expired on 4/7/25).”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“Six staff missing documentation of physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“Three staff missing documentation of High School Diploma or equivalent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
“Two staff missing documentation of current First Aid Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“One child missing documentation of birth certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
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
“Three staff missing documentation of drug screen test results with MRO name.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“Three staff missing documentation of TB skin test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(2) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Orientation of newly employed child caregivers
“Four staff missing documentation of Orientation training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-42 Emergency Information File
“Three staff missing emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“Two staff missing documentation of annual Child Abuse Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“Seven children missing documentation of physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
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New Castle, IN 47362 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 529-4403 to ask.
(765) 529-4403.
329 S 5th St, New Castle, IN 47362. The nearest other daycare we list is Tammy Eastridge, 0.6 miles away.