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106 W Pike Ave, Petersburg, IN
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Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool
Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool is a licensed home daycare in Washington, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14-0694
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Mar 11, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Hazards located in the kitchen and in the playground area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“3 Staff missing annual UP Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“Room where children rest is too dark to see the rise and fall of their chest.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“8 Fire extinguishers in the home last checked 2/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times
“3 staff need up to date CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
Mar 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
“No documentation of current TB screening for any of the three caregivers present.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Kitchen counter filled with clutter and not sanitized. Kids kitchen table and highchair not sanitized, food debris and dried liquids. Bathtub filled, used for storage.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure
“No documentation of fire drills available at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“One employee present has expired fingerprints, expired 12/13/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“No documentation of fire drills available at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-47(c) Direct child care providers shall wash and sanitize all food preparation areas, serving areas, and utensils daily
“Kitchen countertops are full of clutter/items and cannot be sanitized at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Kitchen countertops, floor and table are full of clutter in the kitchen at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
“TB expired for applicant and 2 caregivers present at time of visit. *Send documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care
“Fence panel missing in fenced play yard at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Kitchen countertops, floor and table full of clutter in the kitchen at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-47(c) Direct child care providers shall wash and sanitize all food preparation areas, serving areas, and utensils daily
“Kitchen countertops are full of clutter/items and cannot be santitized at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-47(c) Direct child care providers shall wash and sanitize all food preparation areas, serving areas, and utensils daily
“Kitchen countertops are full of clutter/items and cannot be santitized at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Kitchen countertops, floor and table are full of clutter in the kitchen at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
Oct 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-47(c) Direct child care providers shall wash and sanitize all food preparation areas, serving areas, and utensils daily
“Countertops full of items and not sanitized”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Countertops in kitchen area cluttered with dishes and groceries”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool
Is Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool 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 Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 698-0166 to ask.
What is Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool's phone number?
(812) 698-0166.
Where is Tenderheart Child Care/Preschool?
Washington, IN 47501. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.