Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis
321 Limestone Street, Indianapolis, IN
Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 161
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start
Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 161 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 161 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 161 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 161 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14536
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
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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Dec 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At time of inspection there was an unlocked maintenance closet with items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inside”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
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.
“3 staff members on cite with expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
“Within Staff files one staff member missing drug test read by medical review officer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
Jan 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“At time of visit, Broom set and mop sweeper were stored in the Blue classroom's restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 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.
“At time of visit, two caregivers present with expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At time of visit, Staff lounge was unlocked and brutab solution on counter accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering
“At time of visit, Purple and Orange classrooms' restrooms had open diapers sitting on toilet paper dispensers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-88 Medication
“At time of visit, unlocked door to resource room had a large purse bag open that contained aluterol and other medication bottle accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start
Is Southwest Head Start and Early 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 Southwest Head Start and Early 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 December 10, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start care for?
161, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 803-9576 to ask.
What is Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start's phone number?
(317) 803-9576.
Where is Southwest Head Start and Early Head Start?
1130 South Kappes Street, Indianapolis, IN 46221. The nearest other daycare we list is Hawthorne Community Center, 1.2 miles away.