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Icap New Castle Head Start

329 S 5th St, New Castle, IN 47362
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days

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About Icap New Castle Head Start

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.

School-age

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
8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Icap New Castle Head Start has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Icap New Castle Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100723
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Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Background checks

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

  3. Apr 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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

  4. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 3, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Background checks

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-42 Emergency Information File

      “Three staff missing emergency contact information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

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 Icap New Castle Head Start

Is Icap New Castle 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 Icap New Castle 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 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Icap New Castle Head Start had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Icap New Castle Head Start care for?

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

What are Icap New Castle Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Icap New Castle Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 529-4403 to ask.

What is Icap New Castle Head Start's phone number?

(765) 529-4403.

Where is Icap New Castle Head Start?

329 S 5th St, New Castle, IN 47362. The nearest other daycare we list is Tammy Eastridge, 0.6 miles away.

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