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Michigan City, IN 46360 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Paladin, Inc. - Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 251
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Paladin, Inc. - Head Start
Paladin, Inc. - Head Start is a licensed child care center in Michigan City, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 251 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 251 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 251 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Paladin, Inc. - Head Start has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Paladin, Inc. - Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 251 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100477
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 2/11/26 a child was left unattended in the hallway bathroom for approx. 2 minuets”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 2/11/26 a child was left unattended in the hallway bathroom for approx. 2minuets leaving ratio 1:0”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Program self reported that on 3/27/24 a child was left unatended in a hallway bathroom for aprox. 1-3 minuets.”
Mar 31, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with Supervision and Ratio requirements”
Oct 3, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Self Report -on 9/18/24 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for aprox 2-3min leaving ratio 1:0”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Self Report -on 9/18/24 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for aprox 2-3min”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
“Staff files were not availble on site at time of inspection due to technical issues. Was not able to review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) 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 name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
“Out of five child files reviewed, five file missing complete contact information for emergency contacts”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
“Out of five child files reviewed, three files missing working hours of parents”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Out of five child files reviewed, five files missing complete contact information for individuals who are authorized to remove children from program”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
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 with expired fingerprints on file: AM”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) 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 name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“Out of five child files reviewed, five files missing complete contact information for Dr and Dentist”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Paladin, Inc. - Head Start
Is Paladin, Inc. - 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 Paladin, Inc. - 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 May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Paladin, Inc. - Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Paladin, Inc. - Head Start care for?
251, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Paladin, Inc. - Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Paladin, Inc. - Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Paladin, Inc. - Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 873-2146 to ask.
What is Paladin, Inc. - Head Start's phone number?
(219) 873-2146.
Where is Paladin, Inc. - Head Start?
Niemann School 811 Royal Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360. The nearest other daycare we list is Hearts & Hands Preschool Academy, 1.8 miles away.