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Salem Head Start Center

902 S. Aspen Road, Salem, IN 47167
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days
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About Salem Head Start Center

Salem Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Salem, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 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 2 rules across 1 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
36 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Salem Head Start Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Salem Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100200
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “A classroom was out of ratio due to one of the cargivers not having a current background check on file. Ratio was 12:1 in a mixed classroom with 3-5 year olds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Background checks

      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.

      “1 staff member did not have a current background check and consent on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

  3. Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo 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 Salem Head Start Center

Is Salem Head Start Center 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 Salem Head Start Center last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Salem Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 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 Salem Head Start Center care for?

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

What are Salem Head Start Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Salem Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 849-4447 to ask.

What is Salem Head Start Center's phone number?

(812) 849-4447.

Where is Salem Head Start Center?

902 S. Aspen Road, Salem, IN 47167. The nearest other daycare we list is Charlee's Angels, 1 miles away.

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