The Children's White House Learning Center & Daycare
431 College Ave., Mt Vernon, IN
5.0· 6 reviews
Posey County Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Posey County Head Start
Posey County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Mt Vernon, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Posey County Head Start has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Posey County Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 56 children
- License number
- #1100584
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Oct 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) 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: an individual who: is employed
“One staff file is missing documentation of 5 pannel drug screen signed by a MRO.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“The milk refrigerator does not have a theromometer in the compartment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(a) 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: an individual who: is employed
“One staff file is missing documentation of 5 pannel drug screen signed by a MRO.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“The passthrough outside the kitchen has an unlocked cabinet continining OdoBan, Lysol toilet bowl cleaner and hand wash refills labeled keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.
“One staff member has expired fingerprints on file with the division.(H.R.) Submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 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
“One staff member is missing documentation of a negative drug test.(K.M.)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
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 has not submitted the necessary consents for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.(H.R.)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Posey County Head Start
Is Posey County 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 Posey County 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 October 8, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Posey County Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Posey County Head Start care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Posey County Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Posey County Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Posey County Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 838-4839 to ask.
What is Posey County Head Start's phone number?
(812) 838-4839.
Where is Posey County Head Start?
1113 Main St, Mt Vernon, IN 47620. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Head Start, 0.4 miles away.