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Ridge View Head Start

3333 West Old Ridge Road (B), Hobart, IN 463424.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
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About Ridge View Head Start

Ridge View Head Start is a licensed child care center in Hobart, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Ridge View Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101101
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Staff member grabbed child's wrist and hit the child on the side of the head with closed fist.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect

      “Facility did not report suspected abuse/neglect to the licensing division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

  3. Nov 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7-55”
  4. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Ridge View Head Start

Is Ridge View 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 Ridge View 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 April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ridge View Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Ridge View Head Start care for?

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

What are Ridge View Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ridge View Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 201-2828 to ask.

What is Ridge View Head Start's phone number?

(219) 201-2828.

Where is Ridge View Head Start?

3333 West Old Ridge Road (B), Hobart, IN 46342. The nearest other daycare we list is Hobart Early Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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