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Tell City, IN 47586 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Perry Preschool & Child Care is a licensed child care center in Tell City, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Perry Preschool & Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all · 11 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 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
“All staff are missing documentation of annual staff evaluation.”
Correction due by Dec 1, 2026, per the state
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
“One staff member is missing documentation of Health and Safety Modules 1-3 training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(p) Caregivers shall sanitize the pad and table when they become soiled and at the end of each day
“The changing table pad in the Toddler 1 room has visable dirt on it indicating it has not been sanitized after the last diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid
“One toddler teacher has expired first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
“2 staff files are missing documentation of annual Staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering
“Toddler 1 has a diper loose on the bathroom floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
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
“3 staff members are missing documentation of a diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“One infant has bottles not labeled with date and time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
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 currently working with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On 4-4-25 one teacher moved a 2 year old child aproximatly 18 inches while they were both seated by one ankle and wrist.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with discipline policy.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p) The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors
“The mechanical vent in the 2's room bathroom is not working.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“5 staff files are missing documentation of current negative TB screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
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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 August 4, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 566-1795 to ask.
(812) 566-1795.
1012 31st Street, Tell City, IN 47586. The nearest other daycare we list is Lincoln Hill Development Corp. South Perry Head Start, 0.9 miles away.